How many national championships does North Dakota State have?
North Dakota State does not have a recorded national championship season on this page.
Program history
North Dakota State Bison Program History
Program history, coaching eras, title years, and signature seasons.
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- Seasons Indexed
- 51
- All-Time Wins
- 225
- Winning Seasons
- 45%
- Last 10 Win %
- 88.0%
History guideNorth Dakota State program history explainedRead context
This history tab puts North Dakota State into a longer program timeline: season records, winning and losing streaks, coaching-era context, title references, playoff runs, and decade-level performance.
The current dataset includes 51 indexed seasons. Use the national record links to compare the program against broader college football leaderboards.
Ratings archive
SRS and SP+ by season
Review each available season, then choose any year range to calculate this school's average ratings and its rank among programs with data in that same period.
| Season | SRS | SRS rank | SP+ | SP+ rank | SP+ offense | SP+ defense |
|---|
No ratings are available in that range.
Coverage varies by season. Range ranks compare programs that have at least one rating in the selected years; season counts show how many years contributed to each average.
Program History
Explore the program's most dominant seasons, toughest stretches, and era-by-era trends.
Use the snapshot to scan program-wide benchmarks, standout seasons, and decade-level performance trends.
Total Wins
225
Across 51 seasons
Winning Seasons
45%
Share of winning records
Average Record
4.4-1.5
Per season
Last 10 Seasons
88.0%
Win rate since 2026
Signature Season
2019
16-0 (100.0% win rate)
Toughest Season
2009
3-8 (27.3% win rate)
Peak Seasons
Most wins in program history
Highlights the seasons that produced the biggest win totals for the program.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16-0 | 100.0% |
| 2018 | 15-0 | 100.0% |
| 2014 | 15-1 | 93.8% |
| 2021 | 14-1 | 93.3% |
| 2017 | 14-1 | 93.3% |
Challenging Seasons
Years that tested the fan base
Surfaces the seasons with the heaviest loss totals and weakest win rates.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3-8 | 27.3% |
| 2008 | 6-5 | 54.5% |
| 2005 | 7-4 | 63.6% |
| 2010 | 9-4 | 69.2% |
| 2023 | 11-4 | 73.3% |
Era Performance
Win rate by decade
Buckets every season into decade groups so long-run rises and dips are easier to spot.
| Decade | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 58-13 | 81.7% |
| 2010s | 129-12 | 91.5% |
| 2000s | 34-21 | 61.8% |
| 1960s | 2-0 | 100.0% |
| 1950s | 0-8 | 0.0% |
| 1940s | 0-6 | 0.0% |
History FAQ
Quick answers about North Dakota State history
What is included in North Dakota State football history?
North Dakota State football history includes 51 indexed seasons, all-time win totals, season records, coaching-era context, playoff history, and streak summaries when available.
How many wins are in North Dakota State's all-time record?
North Dakota State has 225 wins across 51 indexed seasons in this team history dataset.
What is North Dakota State's best season in the history table?
North Dakota State's highest-win indexed season is 2019, when the program finished 16-0 with a 100.0% win rate.
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