2026 Recruiting Updates

[TransAmBison]

Why hasn't the coach benched him? If there're no consequences for bad behavior it will continue .

He got benched/removed from games in basketball...never did anything. Can't speak to football.

[IndyBison]

He got benched/removed from games in basketball...never did anything. Can't speak to football.

There are just some players beyond control. Had a story here locally where a player had issues throughout the game. Late in the game, he committed a late hit or unsportsmanlike like foul, and his coaches pulled him out of the game. He apparently inserted himself back in (no idea why his coaches didn't remove him again). His team was down several scores, and the other team had a backup right guard shoot off in his own during the cadence before the snap and tackle him (he was a linebacker). Total dick move by the offense, but of course it led to him throwing punches. Both players ejected, and the game declared over. After the game, the seniors on the team got together and voted him off the team even though he was a 3-year starter. I found out later he had also been in jail earlier in the week for beating up his girlfriend.

But just because a player plays with passion and crosses the line often doesn't mean they are like this kid. I'll trust the coaches to do their best due diligence to determine if this kid can keep his nose clean.

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[bruinbison]

The recruiting process continues:

https://x.com/israel_bauer2/status/1885462659056730495

Israel “ShowTime” Bauer
@israel_bauer2

5’10 | Wr/Db | c/o 26 | 4.5 40 | 9’10” broad | 6’3 wingspan |4,offers 2 D1 | 3.670 gpa | cell 701-561-8615 | STATE CHAMPION

[bruinbison]

Another area Junior Day visitor:

https://x.com/ness_major/status/1885553938193084687

Major Ness
@ness_major

Barnesville Class of 26’ 6’1ft 180lbs ATH. 4.69 40 yard Dash, 275 Bench, 340 Squat http://hudl.com/profile/16411874
Barnesville, mn

[bruinbison]

New 2026 NDSU Offer:

Jhace Woods
@JhaceWoods

After a great conversation with @CoachTimNDSU,
I am extremely blessed to receive a full scholarship offer to play football at @NDSUfootball!
@CoachJakeLandry @CoachCrutchley
@Riggsfootball @SFW_Football @MrRyan_Evans

That last Bison WR from Sioux Falls Washington turned out alright

Jhace Woods
@JhaceWoods
6’2 | 193 | Washington High school | Class of 2026 | WR | https://hudl.com/v/2RP30P

Has a previous offer from the Jackrabbits.
Not currently rated by 247.

[bruinbison]

New 2026 NDSU Offer from earlier this week:

Gavin Meier 3 Star
@gavinmeier72

#AGTG
After an amazing workout and a great conversation with
@NickGoeser, I am beyond grateful to receive an offer from @NDSUfootball
Green/Gold #GoBison @NDSUathletics @FBCoachLarson
@MJ_NFLDraft @AllenTrieu

Gavin Meier 3 Star
@gavinmeier72

⭐️⭐️⭐️OT | 6’6 295 lbs | Janesville Parker High School | Class of 2026 | 3.7 GPA | 1st Team All Conference | 10.5 Hand | 82 Wing’ |
hudl.com/profile/186538…

https://247sports.com/player/gavin-meier-46150608/

Had previously been offered by Central Michigan, Northern Illinois, Colorado State, Florida Atlantic.
Since the Bison offer Minnesota has also offered, Meier’s 1st P4 offer. (Badgers are lurking)
3 star rating, 84 grade, 6th ranked prospect in Wisconsin.

[bruinbison]

Central Cass OL prospect gets 2nd offer from Montana.

https://x.com/aidenw426/status/1879712680149405713

1st offer was from the Fighting Hawks.
Is on NDSU’s radar.

New 2026 NDSU Offer:

Aiden Wunderlich
@aidenw426

After a great phone call with @CoachTimNDSU
I’ve received an offer from North Dakota State University!
@FBCoachLarson @JamoBrown_

Aiden Wunderlich
@aidenw426
2026 Central Cass High School |Football, Basketball, Track|OT #75|6’6 270Lbs 83in wingspan| Team Captain| Broad jump- 8’9| 3.8 GPA| 3 Offers|
Casselton, ND

https://247sports.com/Player/aiden-wunderlich-46146389/

Not currently rated by 247

[bruinbison]

Tim Polasek
@CoachTimNDSU
·1h

What a great night of phone calls! This 2026 Class is going to be great. #Cantwait #SeeyouinMarch

[ndsubison1]

Lmfao so we aren't offering him to try to keep other schools away? Yeah right....

This kid is going to be getting plenty of attention whether NDSU offers him or not.

Polasek mentioned this on Doms show today.

[runtheoption]

New 2026 NDSU Offer:



Aiden Wunderlich
@aidenw426
2026 Central Cass High School |Football, Basketball, Track|OT #75|6’6 270Lbs 83in wingspan| Team Captain| Broad jump- 8’9| 3.8 GPA| 3 Offers|
Casselton, ND

https://247sports.com/Player/aiden-wunderlich-46146389/

Not currently rated by 247

Good to see. He has a lot of family ties to NDSU.