Play for Keeps: Wyo and NDSU make football rivalry a trophy series

NDSU, Wyoming Lands Head-Turning Numbers Nationally

North Dakota State versus Wyoming is making waves nationally, as a new FBS rivalry takes shape this week in Fargo.

Play for Keeps: Wyo and NDSU make football rivalry a trophy series

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s newest football rival, North Dakota State University, is, in many ways, a kindred spirit. Besides sharing legendary coach Craig Bohl, the two schools equally celebrate their states’ connection to the petroleum industry. To honor their newly kindled feud, the programs will now compete for a trophy. The series, […]

N.D. Petroleum Council unveils ‘Battle of the Basins’ rivalry in college football

North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness on WDAY Radio’s Midday program [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2329/2026/09/28134200/ron-ness-battle-of-the-basins-9-28-26-midday.mp3"] FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State University and the University of Wyoming are kicking off a new football tradition this Saturday, competing for a newly created traveling trophy in a rivalry dubbed the “Battle of the Basin…

Wyoming Football Game Dubbed "Battle of the Basins"

FARGO, N.D. – The football teams at North Dakota State University and the University of Wyoming will play for a new traveling trophy, the schools announced Monday, Sept. 28.