The good folks at Bison Illustrated proudly announce their special edition 2019 FCS Championship commemorative issue, telling the story of North Dakota State's 16-0 season and 16th National Title, which hits newsstands in days! Swany and Nolan give you a sneak peak, and tell you where to find the digital issue online. The guys also go all Jay Bilas on the red hot Summit League race, as NDSU and South Dakota State are tied atop the standings with only a few games left in the regular season. The conference tournament in Sioux Falls will be wide open. We tell you why the Bison have an advantage, listen up Joe Lunardi, and should be favored to get back to March Madness. Get ready for some madness, this week, on the Bison Illustrated Podcast.

We make you stop, collaborate and listen for this brand new edition of the Bison Illustrated Podcast. Swany and Nolan talk about the jumbled race for the Summit League regular season title and four teams, including North Dakota State, gunning for the No. 1 seed in Sioux Falls. The guys talk about a big stretch for the Herd as they take on Omaha and Oral Roberts. Swany also has a special message for everyone pining for the good old days of the Bison Sports Arena, and some football recruiting talk. Beat the polar bear days of February, this week, with your favorite Bison Podcast!

In what was supposed to be a rebuilding year, the Bison became the first team in nearly 125 years to finish a season 16-0, capturing the FCS National Championship in a showdown against James Madison. With NDSU winning its eighth national title in nine years, the guys ask: can anyone stop the Bison? The greatest dynasty in the history of College Football shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, just the opposite, the Bison are positioned to get stronger in coming years. In a tough sports week, the guys shift gears, opening with a heartfelt discussion on the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and eight others, including his daughter Gigi, in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles, and Bryant's impact on the world beyond basketball.

Toss the stats and records out the window because nothing less than the fate of the FCS world is at stake! It's Rocky v. Ivan Drago, the Globetrotters v. the Washington Generals, and the Sons of Liberty v. The Red Coats all rolled into one. North Dakota State. James Madison. The championship collision draws near, and only one team will emerge with the much-coveted championship trophy. Putting the hyperbole aside, the outcome of this game will shape the FCS narrative for next year, and potentially beyond. Will North Dakota State cast aside the would-be usurpers, or will James Madison show it can beat NDSU in Frisco. With so many stories, the intrigue abounds! What playmakers will shine bright? Can each team counterpunch when adversity strikes, and, or course, the chess-match between two coaching staffs. Pull up a chair, pop the top, and saddle up with your pals at the Bison Illustrated Podcast as we bring you the FCS CHAMPIONSHIP EXTRAVAGANZA!

All season, North Dakota State and James Madison have separated themselves by leaps and bounds from the rest of the FCS. Only one, though, can emerge victorious as the National Champion. It's a heavyweight battle with two seasoned teams. What will be the difference between the Bison and Dukes? At least statistically, they are nearly equal in every category from total offense, total defense, third-down conversion percentage, to red zone efficiency. Each roster is filled with playmakers that can tip the scales, and each team is staffed with high-caliber coaches. Swany and Nolan preview the matchup, and tell you what will be the difference, and why, in Frisco. Giddy up for one helluva football game, folks, this week, on the Bison Illustrated Podcast!

Get in the Christmas and holiday spirit by enjoying North Dakota State's 42-14 semifinal thumping of Montana State all over again! On this special Bison Illustrated Podcast, we replay Saturday's Herd It Hear with Swany. Swany is joined by Nolan, and 740AM The Fan's Chase Miller, live from Buffalo Wild Wings where the guys discuss an already historic season, and foreshadow the offensive fireworks from the Bison against the Bobcats. Swany has a special message for Bison Nation, telling the Herd to enjoy this team and moment. It's a Ho-Ho-Ho great time on this special Bison Illustrated Podcast!

In this special joint Bison Illustrated/Thundering Herdcast, it's one of the best weeks of the year for Bison Nation: semifinal week! All that's standing in the Bison's way on the Road to Frisco is a resurgent Montana State program and their garbage-talking head coach, Jeff Choate. Choate made headlines when he whined about NDSU's winning ways, saying the Bison were bad for the FCS. Choate went so far to say that the semifinals should be played at a neutral site. Swany Says Choate is a big cry baby. Will Choate's comments be a distraction, serve as bulletin board material, or are they much ado about nothing? Swany and Nolan are joined by Chase Miller from 740AM The Fan. The group talks about Code Green's dominance this playoff season, and the inconsistency from the NDSU offense and red zone woes. The key to this game, and getting back to Frisco, rests with the Rams -- NDSU's offensive line, and converting in the red zone. Get ready for the party with your pals at the Bison Illustrated Podcast!

North Dakota State is in the National Quarterfinals for the tenth straight year, and in pursuit of their eighth national championship in nine seasons. Standing between the Bison and another trip to the national semis is a familiar foe, James Robinson and the Illinois State Redbirds. The high-powered Bison offense is looking for a faster start after their second round win over Nicholls State, while ISU looks to feed the rock to Robinson. It's no secret what these teams plan to do. The only question is, who will executer cleaner and keep moving on The Road To Frisco. Swany and Nolan think the Bison come out gangbusters this week. It's the most wonderful time of the year, this week, on the Bison Illustrated Podcast.

North Dakota State and James Madison have separated themselves from the field this season. The top two seeds in this year's FCS playoffs look for a rematch of their epic playoff games in 2016 and 2017. Swany and Nolan go through the field, and tell you why NDSU's Road to Frisco has fewer stumbling blocks than JMU's. Swany Says that the Dukes will have a tough quarterfinal matchup against either South Dakota State or Northern Iowa, and predicts a Valley surprise. We tell you who will be lifting the national championship trophy, and why, on this week's Bison Illustrated Podcast!

North Dakota State can become the first team in FCS history to finish the regular season 12-0. The Bison face a tough test from a playoff worthy foe in Southern Illinois. While NDSU and James Madison appear to have the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds in the FCS playoffs locked up, the Herd wants an exclamation point and the momentum heading into the postseason. Even with their historic success, this Bison team is blazing its own path with the No. 1-ranked scoring offense and No. 1-ranked total defense in the FCS. This squad is a complete team in every sense of the word. Swany and Nolan recap a special regular season, and turn an eye towards the playoffs. Start your Thanksgiving celebration a few days early with this cornucopia of goodness with your turkey-loving pals on the Bison Illustrated Podcast!