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#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #60: A homegrown product from Gwinner, who went on to win three national titles. Played in 58 career games, registered 12 sacks and two fumble recoveries; number 60, Ryan Drevlow.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #60 (bonus): DJ McNorton delivers another signature playoff performance. In the 2011 2nd round, McNorton goes 60 yards for a touchdown to seal a 26-14 win over James Madison, the first of five playoff games between the schools.

This break from vacation to say; yesterday was a hell of a Bobby Bonilla Day. Thanks for the well wishes.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #59: One of the greatest players in school history. A two-time first-team All-American, who started 60 games at two different positions. Drafted in the 5th round and won a Super Bowl, played eight years in the NFL, number 59, Joe Haeg.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #59 (bonus): One of the highlight plays of the 2014 FCS Championship Game. Colten Heagle flies in to block a Towson field goal attempt,Kyle Emanuel scoops it up and races 59 yards down the sidelines to set up a Bison TD. NDSU beats Towson 35-7.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #59 (x3): One of the great players in school history, inducted into the Bison Hall of Fame in 2022. A Super Bowl Champion as an assistant coach in Baltimore, interim head coach of Denver in 2023. Number 59, Jerry Rosburg.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #58: A three-time national champion, who was a tackling machine. A first-team All-American during his senior season, finishing with 122 tackles. One of the many great players from the Twin Cities, Bison Hall of Famer, number 58, Snuffy Byers.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #58 (bonus): A three-year starter at linebacker and first team All-American during his senior season. Led the Bison in tackles in 1999 and 2000, inducted into the Bison Hall of Fame in 2016, number 58, Jared Maher.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #58 (x3): A rising star on the Bison defensive line. Racked up five TFL's and 2.5 sacks in 2024 and is poised to have a big fall. From Eagan, Minnesota, number 58, Keenan Wilson.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #57: One of the greatest players in school history. A four year starter on the offensive line, and three-time national champion and two-time first team All-American. Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Number 57, Mike Favor.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #56: He saved his best football for his senior season, racking up four sacks and 39 tackles. His biggest play was a fumble recovery against SDSU in the semifinals, he won two national titles. Number 56, Loshiaka Roques.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #56 (bonus): One of the biggest drives of the 2024 season, right before the end of the first half of the title game. Bison get the ball back after a 4th down stop, go 56 yards in ten plays, taking 47 seconds. Capped off by a Bryce Lance TD catch.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #55: One of the highlight plays of the 2011 season. With the Bison up 14-7 in the 3rd quarter, an under the weather Brock Jensen goes 55 yards for a touchdown as NDSU routs Georgia Southern 35-7 to send the Bison to their first D-1 championship game.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #55: John Crockett's 2014 postseason was something to behold. He broke the semifinal game with Sam Houston wide open, scoring on this 55-yard run as the Bison would return to Frisco in a 35-3 win. Crockett would score six touchdowns in the playoffs.

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#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #54: A transfer from Minnesota Crookston that became a two-year starter for the Bison. Started all 31 games at right guard in his two years, becoming an all-conference player. Named Missouri Valley lineman of the week, number 54, Jeremy Kelly.

NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #54 (x2): One of the all-time great games in Fargodome history. 2007, Sam Houston takes a 38-34 lead with :19 left. Steve Walker needs just 3 plays to go 54 yards, hitting Kole Heckendorf for the winning touchdown with 7 secs left in a 41-38 win.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #54 (x3): In a crazy game at East Tennessee State, Eli Ozick made an impact last year. Ozick drilled a 54-yard field goal to give the Bison a 17-14 lead. It is the second longest field goal in school history.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #54 (x4): His career spanned six seasons with the Bison and two serious injuries. Returned to be NDSU's leader in sacks in 2023 with 8, including 6.5 in the final 6 games. From Shanley Football, number 54, Jake Kava (Jake Kava).