Bison Central

Derek previewed the NCAA Wrestling Championships that are taking place in Cleveland this weekend (3/19-21) with NDSU wrestler Gavin Drexler. 

KFGO's Couch Potato Radio host Derek Hanson had a chance to catch up with NDSU Bison quarterback Cole Payton about the 15-10 victory over UND and a look ahead to the final two regular season games of the year. 

The Fargo North product sits down with Derek Hanson to review the win over Southern Illinois (from Sat. Oct 11, 2025) and a preview of the game coming up (10-18) at Indiana State. 

The Fargo Davies product sits down with Derek Hanson to review the win over Southern Illinois (from Sat. Oct 11, 2025) and a preview of the game coming up (10-18) at Indiana State. 

Derek Hanson fills in for Josh Swanson to kick off the college football season, and plays back his NDSU Bison Media Day interviews with players Bryce Lance (WR), Cole Payton (QB), Trent Frayley (C), Jaxon Duttenhefer (DL), Logan Kopp (LB) and Jaylen Duffie (CB).

Derek Hanson had the chance to catch up with Bison wide receiver Bryce Lance during NDSU football media day. 

Derek Hanson had the change to talk with the man going into the 2025 as QB1, Cole Payton, during NDSU football media day. 

Nate Coen was at the media scrum with former NDSU quarterback Cam Miller, and former offensive linemen Grey Zabel and Mason Miller. 

Derek talks with redshirt freshman Jailen Duffie about his great performance against UND and previews the match-up on the road vs. Southern Illinois. 

Derek talks with Zabel about the win over UND and going on the road this week vs. Southern Illinois before the big "Dakota Marker Game" vs. SDSU Oct. 19th. 

Jay talks with Jeff Kolpack about all things Summit League and Bison basketball. 

Jack, Derek and Dr. Phil Johnson recap the Chiefs win over the 49ers in Super Bowl 58.

Jay has NDSU Quarterbacks Coach Randy Hedberg and new Offensive Coordinator Jake Landry on the show. 

Jay talks with a couple of Dereks.  Derek Hanson and Derek Lang about all things NDSU athletics. 

Jay talks about the football coaching carousal and NDSU Men's Basketball Dave Richman joins the show. 

Jay and Derek Hanson talk about all of the changes in the world of college football coaching and NDSU Bison Defensive Coordinator Grant Olson joins the show.

Jay Bartley has a great conversation with new NDSU head football coach Tim Polasek.

Jay Bartley breaks down the loss to Montana and talks with new Co-Defensive Coordinator Nick Goeser. 

Jay breaks down the Montana State playoff game (12-3-23) with Jeff Kopack, Bison beat-writer for the Forum.

Jay and Derek Hanson break down the FCS playoffs and give predictions on the NDSU, UND and Youngstown State games.

Jay and Jeff recap the SDSU game, preview Southern Illinois and also talk about the NDSU men's basketball team facing #8 Creighton Saturday.

Jay talks with Bison Offensive Coordinator Tyler Roehl about the game against Murray State for Saturday, Oct. 28. 

Jay talks with former UND All-American Kelly Howe about the Fighting Hawks win over the Bison last week, preview the Saturday action coming up in the Missouri Valley Football Conference including NDSU hosting Western Illinois and UND traveling to UNI.

Jay talks with the UND television voice of Midco Brian Shawn and former NDSU great Tony Satter about the big matchup between UND an NDSU for the Saturday 14 game. 

Jay and Derek Hanson preview the NDSU @ Missouri State game, talk with Brent Tehven about a new "collective" created by former Bison football players, and preview the game with NDSU QB Coach Randy Hedberg. 

The host of Couch Potato Radio on KFGO, Derek Hanson features "HUMPDAY WITH THE HERD" every Wednesday night.  This week he talks with Bison linebacker Logan Kopp about his impressive performance in the win over Eastern Washington.

Derek Hanson on KFGO's Couch Potato Radio talked with Bison DE and Shanley grad Jake Kava and Ada native OT Mason Miller about the upcoming 2023 season!

Cole Wisnewski returns to the NDSU defense after an injury-plagued 2022 season. He talks to recovery from that, a move to safety, and the adjustments that go with it.

It was a injury-filled 2022 season for Eli Mostaert. The NDSU defensive tackle looks to rebound in 2023, plus talks on new defensive looks that defensive coordinator Jason Petrino has put in, and more.

NDSU wide receiver Zach Mathis has gone through his share of injuries and setback, but had a strong 2022 and looks to build on it this season. He discusses that with Brad Anderson.

Jake Kubas has been a steady performer on the NDSU offensive line. He talks about his time with the Bison, his family history with NDSU and what it means to him.

Barnesville native Hunter Zenzen is now in green and gold after transferring from Iowa State. He talks about coming close to home, what he learned in the Big 12, and his role with his new team.

NDSU quarterback Cam Miller discusses his experiences as quarterback for the Bison, working with former Bison Easton Stick this summer, and improving his leadership on the team.

TaMerik Williams is leading rusher from last season's NDSU running backs. He discusses getting comfortable with the program and his increased role.

Listen as NDSU head football coach Matt Entz visits with the media on NDSU Media Day.

We sat down with new NDSU defensive coordinator Jason Petrino as he looks to implement his system with the Bison defense. He discusses his defensive principles, what positions have the most competition and more.

NDSU offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl sits down for a visit during Media Day on August 11 to discuss the continued progress of QB Cam Miller, the depth at WR, or what to expect from the Bison offense in 2023.

Hear from former NDSU QB Easton Stick, who is in Fargo this week for his QB camp with Sanford Sports, along with other engagements. He talks about the genesis of the camp, plus what his role with the Chargers will be this season and beyond.

NDSU forward Andrew Morgan on the Bison's five-game winning streak, and facing 7'5 Connor Vanover from Oral Roberts and more.

NDSU forward and Jamestown native Boden Skunberg visits with Brad Anderson on the Bison winning streak and this weekend's games.

NDSU running back Kobe Johnson visited with Derek Hanson from Frisco, TX at Toyota Stadium before the FCS National Championship

Derek Hanson caught up with NDSU offensive lineman Jake Kubas In Frisco, TX ahead of the FCS National Championship.

NDSU athletic director Matt Larsen hits on a number of topics such as the Bison football season, funding the athletic programs at a high level, and more.

The NDSU rushing game has had two big weeks including last week in the win over Montana. Hear from Bison running back Tamerick Williams.

NDSU quarterback Cam Miller on the progressing of the Bison offense, as NDSU hosts Samford on Friday in the FCS playoffs.

NDSU defensive back Destin Talbert on preparing for Samford's up-tempo offense as the Bison host the Bulldogs in Friday's FCS quarterfinal.

NDSU defensive back Courtney Eubanks sits down with Brad Anderson ahead of Saturday's FCS playoff game vs. Montana. 

Senior guard Nash Jensen visits on Saturday's playoff game vs. Montana, his playoff experiences and more.

NDSU linebacker James Kaczor talks on the progress of the Bison defense, and what he expects from UND in Saturday's game vs. the Fighting Hawks.

NDSU FB/TE Hunter Luepke on his Senior Bowl invitation.