Bison turn to Fordham while addressing penalties

NDSU hosts Fordham on September 5 after committing 13 penalties for 94 yards in the Jacksonville State opener. Fordham was 1-11 in 2025 and recently lost 24-14 to Colgate; its rushing defense is the key matchup, while NDSU's health and offensive-line competition remain watch points, including Nate Tastad's status.