WACO, Texas - North Dakota State had four players named to the AFCA FCS Coaches All-America Team announced Thursday, Dec. 18, by the American Football Coaches Association.

NDSU center Trent Fraley, linebacker Logan Kopp and wide receiver Bryce Lance were first-team picks. Bison right guard Griffin Empey made the second 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.