Seven Bison Stats Perform FCS All-Americans; Tastad Freshman All-American
12/17/2025 10:55:00 AM | Football
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State led the nation with seven players selected to the Stats Perform FCS All-America Team announced Wednesday, Dec. 17.
NDSU's four first-team honorees were quarterback Cole Payton, wide receiver Bryce Lance, center Trent Fraley and long snapper Caleb Bowers.
Bison linebacker Logan Kopp and kicker Eli Ozick made the second team, and right guard Griffin Empey made the third team.
NDSU's Nate Tastad, who started all 13 games at left guard, was named to the Stats Perform Freshman All-America Team.
North Dakota State finished the season 12-1 overall and won its 12th Missouri Valley Football Conference championship with an 8-0 record in league play.
NDSU's four first-team honorees were quarterback Cole Payton, wide receiver Bryce Lance, center Trent Fraley and long snapper Caleb Bowers.
Bison linebacker Logan Kopp and kicker Eli Ozick made the second team, and right guard Griffin Empey made the third team.
NDSU's Nate Tastad, who started all 13 games at left guard, was named to the Stats Perform Freshman All-America Team.
North Dakota State finished the season 12-1 overall and won its 12th Missouri Valley Football Conference championship with an 8-0 record in league play.
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