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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
Had a NDSU Offer, commits to Fighting Hawks.
Other offers include SEMO, Southern Illinois
That's at least their 2nd, possibly 3rd commit with a Bison offer. Kinda make me wonder WTF? Barney should be here shortly with his "Worm Turning"
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
mtoutfitter
That's at least their 2nd, possibly 3rd commit with a Bison offer. Kinda make me wonder WTF? Barney should be here shortly with his "Worm Turning"
Definitely not Bubba’s band anymore.
With getting a portal QB, plus others, can be improved next season.
El Forko Grande could be a good test…
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
Recent Nebraska prospect NDSU Offer now gets a Fresno State offer.
Coach Entz & Staff remains active in traditional NDSU Recruiting Areas.
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Originally Posted by
Jay
Alex Elliot, LB transfer from Minnesota. 6’1” 220
https://x.com/alextelliott23/status/...sVheWFV40S7MeQ
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
Recent Nebraska prospect NDSU Offer now gets a Fresno State offer.
Coach Entz & Staff remains active in traditional NDSU Recruiting Areas.
With 9000 high schools in Kalifornia, he might have better luck sticking closer to home.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
Jay
Had we signed him out of high school, he would have been a massive get with a craxy amount of offers. But we still get him for 3 years which is huge.
Now If we could just find a DT
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
Jay
Seems like there would be one more commitment to look for the way that Coach Polasek originally worded this…
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Tim Polasek
@CoachTimNDSU
·8h
Bison are rolling today!!! Big get for code green and not done yet!!!
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Hopefully these transfer can contribute but it’s hard for me to be excited about FBS drop downs. Always has been unexciting for me and I guess nothing has changed in the new landscape of NCAA to change my mind.
*Sent from my iPhone where autocorrect is definitely not my friend*
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
TAILG8R
Hopefully these transfer can contribute but it’s hard for me to be excited about FBS drop downs. Always has been unexciting for me and I guess nothing has changed in the new landscape of NCAA to change my mind.
*Sent from my iPhone where autocorrect is definitely not my friend*
We've had some really good ones. King Frazier for example. Not everyone is going to be a slam dunk but just like with high school recruiting highly rated players, some will work out while others won't.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
mtoutfitter
That's at least their 2nd, possibly 3rd commit with a Bison offer. Kinda make me wonder WTF? Barney should be here shortly with his "Worm Turning"
Not all offers are the same. I know on 2 of them that they offered a larger scholarship.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
TAILG8R
Hopefully these transfer can contribute but it’s hard for me to be excited about FBS drop downs. Always has been unexciting for me and I guess nothing has changed in the new landscape of NCAA to change my mind.
*Sent from my iPhone where autocorrect is definitely not my friend*
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Originally Posted by
EC8CH
We've had some really good ones. King Frazier for example. Not everyone is going to be a slam dunk but just like with high school recruiting highly rated players, some will work out while others won't.
The transfers with 2 and 3 years of eligibility are the ones I am more hopeful on. Especially if they are physically ready from day 1, which is historically the use of a redshirt season
The downside is spring football has passed so that may slow the development a bit for this year. Late in the year or during the playoffs is more likely
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Don't the Bison also have a very limited number of scholarships available for next season with a small senior class this season?
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Originally Posted by
Bison Dan
Not all offers are the same. I know on 2 of them that they offered a larger scholarship.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
TAILG8R
Hopefully these transfer can contribute but it’s hard for me to be excited about FBS drop downs. Always has been unexciting for me and I guess nothing has changed in the new landscape of NCAA to change my mind.
*Sent from my iPhone where autocorrect is definitely not my friend*
Most probably wont pan out. Its hard to make up for losing our best players. 99% of drop downs wont be as good. HS recruiting is more important than ever and just gotta hope we keep developing and guys will be asked to step up a year earlier than expected.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
ndsubison1
Most probably wont pan out. Its hard to make up for losing our best players. 99% of drop downs wont be as good. HS recruiting is more important than ever and just gotta hope we keep developing and guys will be asked to step up a year earlier than expected.
I’m somewhat more optimistic. Look at Fraley for a recent example. NIL/portal has changed everything. If you play young players and they flash, there will be instant portal pressure. Nobody is exempt from this, not even NDSU, but especially programs on the brink trying to be relevant. Until/unless something is done to change this, 'development' won’t man what it used to
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Originally Posted by
WhoRepsTheLurker
I’m somewhat more optimistic. Look at Fraley for a recent example. NIL/portal has changed everything. If you play young players and they flash, there will be instant portal pressure. Nobody is exempt from this, not even NDSU, but especially programs on the brink trying to be relevant. Until/unless something is done to change this, 'development' won’t man what it used to
We can use it to fill gaps/depth and occassionally find impact player like Fraley. Most years will be hard to find guys that are as good as our top guys that leave.
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Jay
6-0, 280 is kind of short. Doesn't mean he can't play but he was a walk on at Iowa State and obviously didn't play. Didn't get any D1 offers out or high school either. Looks quick so maybe could find a role
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Originally Posted by
HerdBot
6-0, 280 is kind of short. Doesn't mean he can't play but he was a walk on at Iowa State and obviously didn't play. Didn't get any D1 offers out or high school either. Looks quick so maybe could find a role
Brian Schaetz was that size. He turned out ok.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
It also might just be basketball related.
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Originally Posted by
southcliffbison
Brian Schaetz was that size. He turned out ok.
True but most of our stud DTs have been 6-3 or 6-4
I just wouldn't expect a 6-0, 280 lb DT to have the same upside, like a 6-4 guy like Huisman. Maybe more of a situational player
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
Coach P tweet… code green playmaker from WI… could it be Mamba!?
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Originally Posted by
Jay
Coach P tweet… code green playmaker from WI… could it be Mamba!?
This would be awesome.
Someone from NDSU was just in to see Brandon Walton yesterday
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
Jay
Coach P tweet… code green playmaker from WI… could it be Mamba!?
BIG ONE here - Kobe!
https://x.com/kobe_russell3/status/1...sVheWFV40S7MeQ
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
New 2026 NDSU Offers yesterday……
impressive that the Football Staff got them on campus for visits with FBS offers starting & going to continue…
Hans Pederson (2026)
@HansPederson81
BUFFALO HIGH SCHOOL'26 Bison football (Minnesota) |DE/DT|6'4" 240lbs| 2 D1 offers|4.0 GPA|
Buffalo,mn
Has a Central Michigan offer
Above is the very first post in this 2026 recruiting thread.
Below is today’s news:
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Hans Pederson (2026)
@HansPederson81
·2h
100% committed
@GoBisonFootball @J_Litterer714
Hans Pederson commits to Army.
Thank you for your service!
https://x.com/HansPederson81/status/1920615603401806316
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
Jay
It's happening.
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P4 level recruit was offered by NDSU
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Commits to Northwestern
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Leighton Burbach
@LeightonBurbs
3⭐️ OT |
@nufbfamily
commit | Norfolk Catholic High School (NE) | C/O 2026 | 6’8” 270 lbs | 3.9 GPA | Football OT/DL/LS #55 | Basketball | Track
https://247sports.com/Player/leighton-burbach-46155504/
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New 2026 NDSU Offer:
Dallas Gaius-Anyaegbu
@DallasGaius
Millard South HS 26’|TE/WR|6’5 215lbs
Omaha, NE
Previous offers include Army, Navy & Air Force
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Braylon Toliver
@BraylonToliver
3 ⭐️ C/O 2026 | RB/S #7 | 5’11”/190bs | 3.703 GPA | Football Track | Erie Highschool |
@warrior7v7 |
Erie, CO
Braylon Toliver commits to Washington State.
Had a NDSU Offer last November
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
New 2026 NDSU Offer:
Dallas Gaius-Anyaegbu
@DallasGaius
Millard South HS 26’|TE/WR|6’5 215lbs
Omaha, NE
Previous offers include Army, Navy & Air Force
Coach Entz following NDSU with an offer to Dallas Gaius-Anyaegbu to Fresno State
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
Early NDSU Offer, but Wenzel eventually was offered by Wisconsin and has now committed to the Badgers.
3 star rating, #7 prospect in Wisconsin with an 86 grade currently
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A new site, Bison Football Chronicles has videos of the 2026 recruits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcoIR2QcCSs
5 NEW NDSU TRANSFER COMMITS? LETS GET TO KNOW THEM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3nTvjma6tY
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
Reinke had an early NDSU Offer, but recruiting took off after that - has now committed to Northwestern
https://247sports.com/Player/keaton-reinke-46154597/
Now currently ranked as a 3 star, 33rd rated prospect in Illinois, 86 grade.
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AJ Seymour 2026
@AJSeymour24
·Nov 13, 2024
AJ Seymour C/O 2026
2 way starter
QB/FS
6’4” 205
Pass yds: 888
Rush yds: 744
TDS: 16
TTCK: 31
INT: 2
Avg snaps per game: 100+
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AJ Seymour 2026
@AJSeymour24
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#AGTG after a phenomenal camp and great talk with
@CoachTimNDSU and @FBCoachLarson, I’m blessed to receive an offer from @NDSUfootball!!!
@Mr_Nellis @MJ_NFLDraft @AllenTrieu
Previous offers include Upper Iowa, University of Sioux Falls, Winona State.
Wonderful if the coaches are dreaming on a previous tall safety from Wisconsin…
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Brayden Hoben
@brayden_hoben
Grandview Christian c/o 2026 | Football/Basketball | Iowa united | 6’5” 215lbs | GPA 4.0.
Des Moines, IA
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Brayden Hoben
@brayden_hoben
·31m
After a great camp in MN, got to talk with
@CoachTimNDSU about @NDSUfootball
and blessed to receive an offer to play for the Bison!
@D1Apex @Michael_Lock_
Also offered by the Jackrabbits at Camp.
Previous offers include Northern Iowa, South Dakota
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Isaac Beaver
@IsaacBeaver3
Kearney MO, C/O 26. DL. 6’2 285lbs. Football
Kearney, MO
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Isaac Beaver
@IsaacBeaver3
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#AGTG After a fantastic conversation with
@CoachTimNDSU, I’m humbled and blessed to receive an offer from North Dakota State!
@NDSUfootball
@KMOBULLDOGS @KarterSchult
@JPRockMO @AllenTrieu @M_R_Brinkley
Previous offers include Southern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Jackrabbits, Fighting Hawks
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Sounds like Jackson Williams' little brother's recruiting will be ending soon...official visit at Washington State over the weekend, with officials at Iowa State and Vandy upcoming. Apparently wants to make a decision by end of the month.
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Re: 2026 Recruiting Updates
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Originally Posted by
bruinbison
Fairly confident one of them is Godson Rufus-Okomhanru
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It feels like 24/7 is way behind on rating upper Midwest recruits this cycle