After not facing any Football Championship Subdivision teams last year, Colorado’s 2024 season opener will come against one of the best lower-Division I programs in the country, the North Dakota State Bison.
North Dakota State has upset multiple Football Bowl Subdivision teams in recent years and has won nine FCS national titles since 2011. While NDSU is entering a new era under first-year head coach Tim Polasek, the Bison remain a formidable challenge for the Buffs to deal with on Aug. 29.
When asked about North Dakota State at Big 12 football media days this past week, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders shared nothing but respect for the Buffs’ Week 1 opponent.
Here’s what Coach Prime had to say about the Bison:
“They’re really darned good,” Sanders said. “I’m mad at (CU athletic director) Rick (George) for putting them on the schedule, to open up with them. Can you give me a layup or something? Those guys are wonderful. Their staff has always been amongst the best. Many people have matriculated from that staff to go to higher levels. Those kids play their butts off. They play tough. They don’t make many mistakes. They’re accustomed to winning. They don’t gave a darned about being at home or on the road. That doesn’t faze them whatsoever.
“We can’t wait to see them. It’s going to be a phenomenal game, (a) phenomenal matchup. That program is second to none.”
This spring, Polasek also shared his early thoughts on North Dakota State’s season opener against the Buffs.
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