NDSU fans, top 5 games of the D1 era?

[WeAreThePride]

Even including playoff and title games, I think yesterday's game was in the top 5.

In no particular order:

'16 Iowa
'17 JMU
'13 K State
'19 SDSU
'15 UNI (playoffs)

Honorable mentions, ISUr title game, SoftHSU title game (first one), both GSU semifinals.


Your thoughts?

[Herder]

GASo (‘13?) has to be top 5. IMO above yesterday due to playoff. And yes, I was there.

[BisonBacker]

GASo (‘13?) has to be top 5. IMO above yesterday due to playoff. And yes, I was there.

Not only that but also the ISU title game. No way that is lower than the SDSU game yesterday.

[POD Knows]

Even including playoff and title games, I think yesterday's game was in the top 5.

In no particular order:

'16 Iowa
'17 JMU
'13 K State
'19 SDSU
'15 UNI (playoffs)

Honorable mentions, ISUr title game, SoftHSU title game (first one), both GSU semifinals.


Your thoughts?We curb stomped GSU in the first semi final game, the 2012 game was epic.

[JacksFan40]

Obviously I’m not an NDSU fan but I’d include 2014 playoffs vs SDSU. That was arguably the biggest heartbreaking loss to NDSU as it seemed we’d taken all momentum late and had it in the bag, but of course that’s not how it ended.

[POD Knows]

'13 KSU
'16 Iowa
'14 ISUr
'12 GSU
'14 SDSU playoff

The wins over the Gophers were great because I despise those clown and the 2007 win against SHSU was great but it really didn't mean that much in the grand scheme of things at the time.

'11 SHSU Natty is probably 6th for me, I never really felt like we were going to lose that game, the ones I listed were comebacks and that always feels different.

[Herder]

Obviously I’m not an NDSU fan but I’d include 2014 playoffs vs SDSU. That was arguably the biggest heartbreaking loss to NDSU as it seemed we’d taken all momentum late and had it in the bag, but of course that’s not how it ended.

Yes that was an epic game, probably deserving top 5. For me it’s hard to put the Playoff conference games too high because they are drudgery, grinder games. The UNI/SDSU playoff games are tough mentally (for me) to enjoy.

[Professor Chaos]

We curb stomped GSU in the first semi final game, the 2012 game was epic.
That first GSU semi was an all-timer though too. Maybe it was all the bluster and bravado from the fan bases (that game week thread would be in the AGS HOF if there was one - it's where #ButtBama was born) but the curb stomping the Bison gave the triple option powerhouse was simply glorious.

[POD Knows]

That first GSU semi was an all-timer though too. Maybe it was all the bluster and bravado from the fan bases (that game week thread would be in the AGS HOF if there was one - it's where #ButtBama was born) but the curb stomping the Bison gave the triple option powerhouse was simply glorious.Didn't read the game thread at the time so I missed some of the "spirit" of the event but we curb stomp a lot of teams in the playoffs. I also didn't include the Natty against JMU because I thought we played like dog**** and it was a tough game to watch.

[mvfcfan]

In no order for me as an outsider that the Bison won.

ILST Nat'l title game
Ga Southern semis the year it was close
K-State
Iowa
Yesterday's SDSU game

[Bison56]

That first GSU semi was an all-timer though too. Maybe it was all the bluster and bravado from the fan bases (that game week thread would be in the AGS HOF if there was one - it's where #ButtBama was born) but the curb stomping the Bison gave the triple option powerhouse was simply glorious.

I probably have read through that 5 times, its definitely a classic.

[WeAreThePride]

I probably have read through that 5 times, its definitely a classic.
Link?

[Bisonoline]

That first GSU semi was an all-timer though too. Maybe it was all the bluster and bravado from the fan bases (that game week thread would be in the AGS HOF if there was one - it's where #ButtBama was born) but the curb stomping the Bison gave the triple option powerhouse was simply glorious.

Dont forget the first and second SHSU games. Their fans were sure that their Southern Speed like we have never seen would be our demise. LOL They were going to hang a bazzilion points on us, we had never faced a team like them---- etc etc etc.

[Bison56]

Link?

https://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?102839-NDSU-vs-Georgia-Southern-Semifinals&highlight=NDSU+Georgia+southern

[BisonFan02]

That thread is an all timer.

[NDB]

It seems like there are only a handful of fun games a season, but damn sometimes they are great fun.

Yesterday's was great.
Beating Illinois State in Frisco.
Losing to JMU I'm the semis.
Beating Georgia Southern in 12.
Iowa. KState. Minnesota.

[Bisonoline]

In no particular order--

1st GoSo
Ist Natty against SHSU
KSU
Iowa
Minnesota
UNI playoff
SDSU playoff
2cnd GoSo
Illinois State Natty
JMU Natty
Central Michigan
SHSU-Walker QB
Iowa State---Wentz QB

[Gil Dobie]

My top 5 games

1. Montana 2003
2. Valpo - The first DI game
3. Ball St 2006 - The First FBS win
4. Minnesota 2007 - The First Power 5 Win
5. Sam Houston 2011 - The First Championship

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

My top 5 in no order:

SHSU game with Bomar at QB in 07
UNI in 2011
Iowa in 16
Kansas State
Beating the Gophers in 11


many others also

[uni88]

One of my personal favorites was November 8, 2014.
xsmiley_wix

[Bisonator]

One of my personal favorites was November 8, 2014.
xsmiley_wix

I'm surprised you guys don't have that painted on your garage door.

[IBleedYellow]

This is going to be so difficult. But here we go.

Top 5 Regular season games that NDSU has played in:
1. Iowa
2. Kansas State
3. SDSU '19
4. SHSU '07
5. Iowa State

Top 5 game by the environment: (read - the best games I've attended in my life)
1. GSU '12
2. SDSU '19
3. SHSU '11
4. Iowa '16
5. SDSU '14

Top 5 playoff games ever: (The ones that had the satisfaction, like bragging rights almost)
1. SHSU '11 Fake FG and BUBBLE SCREEN BABY
2. SDSU '14 (come from behind win)
3. UNI '14 or '15 (another come from behind win!!!)
4. GSU '12 (Brock Jensen. 4th down. Three yards. Ball Game. Noticing a trend here???)
5. JMU '17 (We didn't come from behind in this one. But it felt goooooood to beat that team that ended our streak!)

Top 5 performances:
1. SDSU '13 - Ever heard the unit of measure...Zenner?
2. ISU '14
3. Montana '15 playoffs
4. JSU '15
5. SDSU '18 playoffs

Top 5 worst games.
1. USeD '15
2. ISU '12
3. YSU '11
4. SDSU '07
5. UNI '14

So. Yeah. Damn it's good to be a Bison.








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[dewey]

My top 5. No particular order.

2015 title game against Illinois State
2012 semifinal game against Georgia Southern
2016 game at Iowa
2018 title game against James Madison
2013 game at Kansas State

Others.
2014 win in the playoffs against SDSU
2019 title game against Eastern Washington because it was the first game for the entire Dewey family.
2012 title game (2011 season) against Sam Houston State and how awesome it was to win that 1st National of the Division 1 era.

Dewey

[Professor Chaos]

Dont forget the first and second SHSU games. Their fans were sure that their Southern Speed like we have never seen would be our demise. LOL They were going to hang a bazzilion points on us, we had never faced a team like them---- etc etc etc.
Ha! Better question might be what are the top 5 playoff game week threads for NDSU in the D1 era.

Both GSUs, first two SHSUs, maybe JMU in the '17 natty? JSU in the '15 natty has gotta get some consideration too. That would make for some tough calls.

[Grizalltheway]

This is going to be so difficult. But here we go.

Top 5 Regular season games that NDSU has played in:
1. Iowa
2. Kansas State
3. SDSU '19
4. SHSU '07
5. Iowa State

Top 5 game by the environment: (read - the best games I've attended in my life)
1. GSU '12
2. SDSU '19
3. SHSU '11
4. Iowa '16
5. SDSU '14

Top 5 playoff games ever: (The ones that had the satisfaction, like bragging rights almost)
1. SHSU '11 Fake FG and BUBBLE SCREEN BABY
2. SDSU '14 (come from behind win)
3. UNI '14 or '15 (another come from behind win!!!)
4. GSU '12 (Brock Jensen. 4th down. Three yards. Ball Game. Noticing a trend here???)
5. JMU '17 (We didn't come from behind in this one. But it felt goooooood to beat that team that ended our streak!)

Top 5 performances:
1. SDSU '13 - Ever heard the unit of measure...Zenner?
2. ISU '14
3. Montana '15 playoffs
4. JSU '15
5. SDSU '18 playoffs

Top 5 worst games.
1. USeD '15
2. ISU '12
3. YSU '11
4. SDSU '07
5. UNI '14

So. Yeah. Damn it's good to be a Bison.








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You definitely weren't at the FCS Kickoff in '15, then. That was insane even by Wa-Griz standards.

[Sycamore62]

I gotta think ISUb 2012 was up there

[Twentysix]

'13 KSU
'16 Iowa
'14 ISUr
'12 GSU
'14 SDSU playoff

The wins over the Gophers were great because I despise those clown and the 2007 win against SHSU was great but it really didn't mean that much in the grand scheme of things at the time.

'11 SHSU Natty is probably 6th for me, I never really felt like we were going to lose that game, the ones I listed were comebacks and that always feels different.

Honestly I think the culmination of NDSU's FBS resume went a long way toward building the dynasty. As we've seen coach after coach after coach successfully drive the car, I'm starting to think that the "culture" and "pedigree" are probably the biggest factors. And honestly, that's worst case scenario for the rest of the FCS.

I mean, as a fan you always want it to be true that your teams culture is why they are winning. But, its honestly seeming to be a proven concept with NDSU and its really not with any other program. It's starting to look like its gonna take an absolute buffoon to crash the car and end NDSU's dominance in any meaningful way from a meta standpoint.

[IBleedYellow]

You definitely weren't at the FCS Kickoff in '15, then. That was insane even by Wa-Griz standards.I was there and it's #6

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[Gil Dobie]

2006 UC Davis, Bison down 24-0 at the half, win 28-24. That was an amazing game. Walker to Majeske with .04 left.