FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State University and the University of Colorado have signed a one-game contract for the 2024 football season opener, the schools announced today.
 
The teams will play Saturday, Aug. 31, at Folsom Field in Boulder.  It will be NDSU's first game with Colorado and second against a Pac-12 opponent.  The Bison play at Oregon on Sept. 5, 2020.
 
Colorado, entering its sixth year as a member of the Pac-12, is coming off a 4-8 season.  The Buffaloes are seeking their first bowl game appearance since 2007.
 
"We are excited to add another regional FBS opponent," said NDSU athletic director Matt Larsen.  "This is a game we know our fans and many NDSU alumni in the area will be looking forward to."
 
NDSU also signed a one-game contract with Butler to open the 2019 season.  The first meeting between the two schools will be Saturday, Aug. 31, at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.
 
Butler, a member of the Pioneer Football League, was 6-5 last year.  The Bulldogs made their first FCS playoff appearance in 2013.
 
The addition of Butler gives NDSU six home games in 2019.  The Bison will have four Missouri Valley Football Conference games and a non-conference game with North Dakota.