 By - Joshua A. Swanson



 While chestnuts are roasting by the open fire, it's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Bison fans as we enjoy the magical period between the semifinals and championship in Frisco. All year long, we've been telling you to 
 
  enjoy the ride because this North Dakota State team is historically good
 
 .  Just how good is this NDSU team? Well, the numbers say they're every bit as good --- if not better --- than the 2013 Bison team that is widely regarded as the best team in FCS history. Swany is joined by the FCS Face the Nation round table of Chase Miller and 
 
  Nolan P. Schmidt
 
 . The panel discusses how the 2018 team stacks up against their 2013 counterparts. 



 Swany goes through the numbers, and, as they say, the numbers don't lie. These two all-time great teams turned in nearly identical performance in every statistical category. From points scored, points allowed, sacks, red zone offense, to third-down conversion, they're separated by the narrowest of margins. Both teams were filled with all-conference and All-American performers, had strong senior leadership, and were piloted by two of the best quarterbacks in FCS history in Brock Jensen and Easton Stick. If you like Bison history, you'll love this discussion.



 Swany wraps the Christmas episode with a special message to Bison Nation that you won't want to miss. 



 ** For more great Bison content, be sure to check out the 
 
  Bison Illustrated Podcast
 
 ! This week, the guys share your favorite parts about Frisco, the hiring of Matt Entz as NDSU's next head football coach, and, of course, more on NDSU's 44-21 thumping of rival South Dakota State in the FCS semifinals. 

By - Joshua A. Swanson


 While chestnuts are roasting by the open fire, it's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Bison fans as we enjoy the magical period between the semifinals and championship in Frisco. All year long, we've been telling you to 
 <a href="https://www.bisonillustrated.com/swany-says-enjoy-ride-bison/">
 enjoy the ride because this North Dakota State team is historically good
 </a>
 .  Just how good is this NDSU team? Well, the numbers say they're every bit as good --- if not better --- than the 2013 Bison team that is widely regarded as the best team in FCS history. Swany is joined by the FCS Face the Nation round table of Chase Miller and 
 <a href="http://www.bisonillustrated.com">
 Nolan P. Schmidt
 </a>
 . The panel discusses how the 2018 team stacks up against their 2013 counterparts. 


 Swany goes through the numbers, and, as they say, the numbers don't lie. These two all-time great teams turned in nearly identical performance in every statistical category. From points scored, points allowed, sacks, red zone offense, to third-down conversion, they're separated by the narrowest of margins. Both teams were filled with all-conference and All-American performers, had strong senior leadership, and were piloted by two of the best quarterbacks in FCS history in Brock Jensen and Easton Stick. If you like Bison history, you'll love this discussion.


 Swany wraps the Christmas episode with a special message to Bison Nation that you won't want to miss. 


 ** For more great Bison content, be sure to check out the 
 <a href="https://www.bisonillustrated.com/podcast-frisco-it-is/">
 Bison Illustrated Podcast
 </a>
 ! This week, the guys share your favorite parts about Frisco, the hiring of Matt Entz as NDSU's next head football coach, and, of course, more on NDSU's 44-21 thumping of rival South Dakota State in the FCS semifinals.

Bison Illustrated columnist, podcast host and NDSU alum Josh Swanson takes the reigns hosting Herd It Here talking game match-ups, taking calls and offering the best way to get your gameday started each Saturday morning from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.!

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