Carrington Lineman Becomes First North Dakotan FBS Bison Recruit

NDSU football adds two more commitments to its 2027 recruiting class.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:49am

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North Dakota State University's football team wrapped up its first week of spring practice by holding its first padded session. The Bison also announced two new commitments to its 2027 recruiting class, including offensive lineman Andrew Matt from Carrington, North Dakota, who is the first player from the state to commit to the FBS program.

Why it matters

NDSU's football program has a long history of success, winning multiple FCS national championships. Securing in-state talent like Andrew Matt is crucial for the Bison to continue their dominance at the Division I level as they transition to the FBS.

The details

Andrew Matt, an offensive lineman from Carrington, North Dakota, has committed to play for the North Dakota State Bison football team starting in 2027. Matt is the first player from North Dakota to commit to the FBS program, which has historically recruited heavily from the state at the FCS level.

  • NDSU wrapped up its first week of spring practice on March 28, 2026.
  • Matt committed to NDSU on March 28, 2026, as part of the Bison's 2027 recruiting class.

The players

Andrew Matt

An offensive lineman from Carrington, North Dakota who has committed to play for the North Dakota State Bison football team starting in 2027, becoming the first player from the state to join the FBS program.

North Dakota State University

An FBS college football program that has had great success at the FCS level, winning multiple national championships, and is now transitioning to the top division of NCAA football.

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What’s next

Matt will continue his high school career in Carrington before joining the Bison roster in 2027 as part of their first FBS recruiting class.

The takeaway

NDSU's ability to recruit top in-state talent like Andrew Matt is crucial as the program makes the jump to the FBS level, where they will face increased competition for players from across the country.