UC Davis football to face North Dakota State in 2028 & 2029

UC Davis football is set to face North Dakota State in a home-and-home set of games that will take place during the 2028 and 2029 seasons.

BY UC DAVIS ATHLETICS

Sep 4, 2025, 6:22 AM

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UC Davis football and North Dakota State have announced a pair of games between the former Great West Conference programs, starting with a trip to Fargo, North Dakota, in 2028 before the Bison visit UC Davis Health Stadium in 2029.

“We’re thrilled to announce a home-and-home series with North Dakota State, one of the most respected and successful programs in Football Championship Subdivision football,” said Senior Associate Athletics Director, Sports Administration & Development Josh Flushman.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for UC Davis to compete against elite competition, showcase our growth as a program, and bring a marquee matchup to our fans. This is the kind of matchup that elevates a team and excites players, alumni, and fans alike.”

UC Davis and North Dakota State will meet in 2028 and 2029 for a home and home match up between the two top programs and former Great West Conference foes!!

🗓️ – Sept. 9, 2028 | Fargo, N.D.
🗓️ – Aug. 25, 2029 | Davis, Calif.

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— UC Davis Football (@UCDfootball) September 1, 2025

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UC Davis football and North Dakota State have met 11 times in history with the Bisons owning the season series with a record of 7-4. The meeting in 2028 will be the first between the two sides since 2019 and when North Dakota State makes the trip in 2029 it will be the first time since 2006, making that game the first ever in UC Davis Health Stadium for the Bison.

UC Davis football and North Dakota State were together in the Great West Conference from 2004 to 2007.

During that stretch the Aggies made a 2005 trip to Fargo behind then-head coach Bob Biggs. Using a Nolan de Graaff blocked punt in the third quarter and a complete game from quarterback Jon Grant (24-for-38, 186 passing yards, 41 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns) the Aggies came away with a 20-14 upset win over a then-ranked No. 16 North Dakota State squad.

“We have a great deal of respect for the North Dakota State program,” said head coach Tim Plough. “The sustained success they have had is truly remarkable. We’ve had a long history of great games against North Dakota State and it feels right playing them again.

“When I was a player at Davis we played them every year in the Great West Conference. I was on the staff in 2019 that went to Fargo and we played a great game. I’m excited our players get to experience Fargo and I’m equally excited that we get to host a program of that caliber in Shredville.”

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