Bison begin football practice meshing 40 new players with veterans

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FARGO — The heat got turned up on Bison football on Wednesday, both literally and figuratively. In the meantime, the Bison started Wednesday with 40 new players in the program, which includes mostly true freshmen and 12 transfers. “With 40 new guys, they have to understand in a hurry it’s imperative we practice really well. Mekhi Collins (15) runs through a drill during North Dakota State practice on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex at NDSU. More Bison football coverage“So we’re going to have to be a really fit football team,” Polasek said.