50 years ago, December 14, 1968 the NDSU Bison defeated Arkansas State 23-14 in the Pecan Bowl and were voted number one in the College Division final AP poll capping off a perfect 10-0 season.

30 years ago, December 10, 1988 the NDSU Bison defeated Portland State 35-21 in the Division II championship in Florence, Alabama. The Bison finished the season 14-0 winning their 4th Division II title in 6 years.