The best program in the history of FCS, and a fanbase comparable only to the SEC, takes over downtown Minneapolis. To celebrate North Dakota State's opener against Butler at Target Field, we bring you our 100th Podcast from Kieran's Irish Pub in downtown Minneapolis. The BEST Bison podcast befitting of an Irish Bar, featuring a star-studded lineup of Swany, Nolan, Sam Herder (Hero Sports), Ross Uglem (Bison Report & 24/7 Sports), and Joe Kerlin (unaffiliated/co-founder of this podcast/loves European soccer), give you an entertaining and informative preview of the 2019 season. It's a Bison kind of weekend as 35,000 strong takeover downtown Minneapolis, this week, on the Bison Illustrated Podcast!

The North Dakota State culture shined this week as Coach Entz named Trey Lance the starting QB. The other two QBs, Zeb Noland and Noah Sanders, rallied around No. 5, pledging their support. It's all systems go, and all about the team, as the Bison prepare for the Butler game at Target Field. The team's reaction, and buy-in, is a big reason why NDSU was ranked by ESPN Stats & Information as one of the Top 10 best programs in the 150-year history of College Football. The guys talk about what that means. Swany and Nolan make a big announcement about the Podcast broadcasting from Kieran's Irish Pub in downtown Minneapolis near Target Center on Friday afternoon August 30. Swany shares some big news about Herd It Hear With Swany and The Thundering Herdcast on 740AM The Fan. More news than you can fit into a tweet, this week, on the Bison Illustrated Podcast!

Dom Izzo has covered North Dakota State's dynasty from a front row seat to college football history since arriving in Fargo back in 2010. One of the quarterbacks of the Forum Communications/WDAY team, and a driving force behind the popular Bison Media Zone, Izzo stops by for a wide-ranging discussion on the 2019 Bison. The guys discuss the QB situation, a stacked Missouri Valley Football Conference, and Izzo's prediction that ... get ready Bison fans ... the Herd could possibly go 9-3 during the regular season. That, and so much more, from one of the best in the business, this week, on the Bison Illustrated Podcast!

All the North Dakota State News That's Fit To Print, or, in this case, to Podcast! The Bison held their annual media day this week. Swany and Nolan were there front and center, interviewing key players and coaches about another year of high expectations for NDSU. What did the guys learn? Buckle up, we'll tell ya! Between the battle --- more like "friend-troversy" --- for the starting QB position, new players emerging in the spotlight, and big-time dudes at key spots looking like they could play in the Big Ten or Big XII, forget the doubters. The Herd is loaded for another championship quest! Giddy up, because the Road To Frisco starts here, with your pals, at the Bison Illustrated Podcast!

North Dakota State starts fall camp this week looking for its ninth straight Missouri Valley Football Conference championship. The Herd was picked to win the league in the MVFC preseason poll. The MVFC is the top FCS conference, so it's never easy. Swany and Nolan talk about the big storylines heading into fall camp, including the QB battle, and the fact that NDSU has a host of explosive playmakers looking to continue the championship tradition. Pop the top and dust off the tailgating gear, we're less than one month from kickoff, this week, on the Bison Illustrated Podcast!

By every single measure, North Dakota State is owning the 2019 FCS offseason. Matt Entz and his coaches have aced all the tests. Most recently, the Herd pulled in the best early recruiting class of any FCS program, bar none, nobody else is even close. The Bison are beating FBS schools and fellow MVFC foes for huge commits that are excited to join one of college athletics best programs. Swany and Nolan recap what's been a tremendous offseason for NDSU. The guys also talk about Dave Richman's dynamite recruiting class on the hoops side, and finish by previewing what teams might be sleepers in the MVFC this fall. Refresh yourself through the dog days of summer with the Bison Illustrated Podcast!

Relive the 2018 FCS Playoff Field with the benefit of hindsight on this week's "Best Of" episode. Swany and Nolan are celebrating America's birthday, and hit the rewind button, playing back the 2018 FCS Playoff Selection Show. Joined by Sam Herder from HERO Sports, how right were their playoff predictions? It's the closest thing to American Top 40 with Casey Kasem, so fill up the cooler, start up the grill, and shoot off fireworks, this week, on the Bison Illustrated "Best Of" Podcast!

The culture, the coaching, tradition, championships, and family. All played key roles in North Dakota State and head coach Matt Entz delivering an astronomical week on the recruiting trail as a host of prep stars verbally pledged to join the Herd. The Bison hit on all cylinders, and inked huge gets on both sides of the ball. Swany and Nolan talk about the big week, recap last week's interview with Coach Entz, and talk about Carson Wentz's A01 Softball Showcase in Fargo. The Bison Culture and Bison Family ties into both recruiting and Wentz's A01 event in Fargo. The guys also hit some fun topics - like their favorite beverages during the 4th of July holiday, and hilarious stories about trips to Hobby Lobby and Ulta. Kick off America's birthday celebration with your patriotic pals at the Bison Illustrated Podcast!

North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz joins the podcast to discuss the 2019 Bison football team. In a wide ranging interview with Swany and Nolan, Coach Entz talks about his new role as head coach, his philosophy in building a coaching staff, the importance of family and veteran leadership, how young players will have an opportunity to emerge this fall, the team's confidence in the NDSU quarterback room, and the Bison Culture. Coach Entz says you should be excited for the 2019 Bison -- find out why, this week, on the Bison Illustrated Podcast!

One player does not seven FCS titles in eight years make. North Dakota State football wins with a smart, proven, complementary offensive and defensive plan in which coaches and players alike understand the blueprint and CULTURE to win. At NDSU, that's all that matters -- winning. Swany and Nolan discuss the Bison Blueprint for winning championships. Is the NDSU QB contest one of the biggest stories in the FCS? Sure. Debate, discuss, and enjoy it, but it won't change the championship formula. The only controversy this week is why you haven't listened to the Bison Illustrated Podcast!