On July 1, 2026, Bison Football officially enters a new era as NDSU joins the Mountain West Conference and transitions to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
To mark this historic moment, NDSU Athletics is launching 701 Day — a 24-hour online giving event supporting the Climb the Mountain campaign and the future of Bison Football.
Your support will help fuel scholarships, football operations, NIL initiatives, and facility enhancements as the Bison prepare to compete in the Mountain West.
The stakes are higher. The competition is tougher. The visibility is greater.
Every gift moves the climb forward. Every donor strengthens the Herd.
Join Bison Nation on 701 Day and help the Bison Climb the Mountain.