Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) national title, the team’s 10th FCS Championship within 14 years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison returned to Washington, D.C., to celebrate their National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) national title. The Bison beat the Montana State Bobcats 35-32 in January, securing the team’s 10th FCS Championship within 14 years, and the 18th championship in program history.
Following the Bison’s historic win, U.S. President Donald Trump invited the team to the White House.
North Dakota U.S. Senator John Hoeven and U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) welcomed the team to the U.S. Capitol for lunch and a tour before visiting the White House. North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak kicked off the lunch by congratulating the team, and Alabama Senator and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville stopped by to address those gathered at the lunch.
At the White House, the team met with President Trump in the East Room. NDSU Head Coach Tim Polasek presented President Trump with a custom “Trump 47” jersey. North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong, Former North Dakota Governor and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Former North Dakota First Lady Kathryn Burgum, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem were also in attendance. President Trump also welcomed players into the Oval Office, where he gifted a coin and pen to each member of the team.
To celebrate the Bison’s victory and historic accomplishment, Cramer and Hoeven delivered remarks on the Senate floor and introduced a resolution to congratulate the team.
Senator Hoeven’s statement about this event:
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after honoring the 10-time NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Champion North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison at the White House and U.S. Capitol. Prior to the Bison’s visit to the White House with President Trump, Senator Hoeven and Senator Kevin Cramer hosted a luncheon on Capitol Hill for the Bison, followed by a tour of the U.S. Capitol.
“The NDSU Bison had a tremendous season, winning their 10th FCS championship, but not only that, they are great student athletes who represent our state well every day,” said Hoeven. “When I asked President Trump about bringing the Bison to the White House, he agreed quickly and later even put together a nice video with me doing horns up. We appreciate President Trump honoring their achievements at the White House, and had a wonderful time hosting them at the U.S. Capitol today. The players, coaches and staff are truly deserving of these honors and we look forward to all of their future successes.”
After the Bison won their 10th FCS National Championship earlier this year, Senators Hoeven and Cramer spoke with President Trump to arrange an invitation for the Bison to the White House, and the delegation announced the visit to the White House last month.
Senator Cramer’s statement about this event:
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statements after the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison returned to Washington, D.C., today to celebrate their National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) national title.
“Watching the Bison football championship game was like nothing I’ve ever seen, except those nine other times. It never gets old! Great to celebrate them at the Capitol today!” said Cramer in a post on X.
“Winning a national championship gets the NDSU football team invited to DC. Being outstanding student athletes and men gets them invited to the White House. Thank you to NDSU for raising American leaders and the honor of hosting them today with President Trump.” Cramer continued.
