How North Dakota State prepared 49ers' Trey Lance for the NFL
The 49ers believe Lance was the most pro-ready quarterback available in the draft thanks to his NFL-like responsibilities at North Dakota State.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
1st in MVFC
Sam Houston St. upsets NDSU, into FCS semis
Second-seeded Sam Houston State improved to 8-0 and eliminated defending FCS champion North Dakota State 24-20 on Sunday, to earn a berth in the national semifinals.
NDSU gets back in game with kickoff and punt return TDs in third quarter (1:08)
FieldVision - Trey Lance
ESPN host of the First Draft and Fantasy Focus podcasts Field Yates talks about how the 2021 NFL Draft really got underway with the 49ers selection of Trey Lance, a QB that will enhance their high octane offense.
First-round draft picks show off their new uniform numbers
Some of the picks from Thursday's first round of the NFL draft have arrived in their new home cities and gotten their uniform numbers. A few are now rocking single-digit jersey numbers.
Dillon Radunz's NFL draft profile (0:56)
FCS quarterfinal preview: Key matchups, score projections and more
Expect some big plays and tight games when the FCS quarterfinals kick off on Sunday.
NFL draft 2021 prospects are red carpet ready
Who's the best dressed prospect at the NFL draft 2021?
NFL Live: Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay & Draft Day
Live from Cleveland, we talk Aaron Rodgers breaking news on the day of the draft, We dissect potential landing spots for Aaron Rodgers as Adam Schefter breaks the news that he's disgruntled with Green Bay and talk draft
McShay predicts Round 1: His final mock draft of the first 32 picks -- including where the QBs go
Landing spots for QBs? Round 1 trades? Fits for the best receivers, corners and edge rushers? Todd McShay projects how the first 32 picks of the NFL draft will play out.
NFL Live: We are in Cleveland to talk the biggest draft storylines a day out
We are in Cleveland just one day away from the draft and we preview Thursday's big event. Our crew also reacts to the trade between the Broncos and Panthers in which Denver acquired Teddy Bridgewater
Is Trey Lance the QB with the most to prove? (2:08)
FCS playoff preview: Best teams, top players and first-round score projections
The FCS college football playoffs are here! From South Dakota State to James Madison to the incredible Cinderella story of VMI, here's everything you need to catch up on the season.
Zach Wilson among top NFL draft prospects who started as an overlooked college football recruit
Zach Wilson isn't the only player who went from being a three-star recruit to a future first-round NFL draft pick.
Which QB are the 49ers eyeing at No. 3 in the NFL draft? Follow the clues
Based on what coach Kyle Shanahan has said, a look at how Justin Fields, Mac Jones or Trey Lance would fit with the Niners.
Trey Lance wants to leave doubters in the dust (6:44)
FCS college football Week 9 preview
With the tournament field being selected on Sunday, this is the last week for FCS teams on the fringe to make a case. SDSU-NDSU reignite the rivalry, No. 1 James Madison hits the field again and more in this week's FCS preview.
Dillon Radunz's NFL draft profile (0:56)
Trey Lance, Mac Jones, Justin Fields? Experts debate best quarterback fit for 49ers
Matt Bowen, June Jones, Mel Kiper, Greg McElroy, Todd McShay and J.T. O'Sullivan break down each of the candidates to be the 49ers QB1 of the future.
Kimes tabs Lance as the QB with the highest ceiling (1:06)
Mel Kiper Jr. releases his mock draft 4.0 with more trade plot twists
The NFL Live crew is joined by Mel Kiper Jr. to break down his NFL Mock Draft 4.0. Some surprising moves are made in this edition of Mel's mock draft, will they come true? Will New England make another big move and move up for a QB?
Sam Darnold gets introduced to the Carolina media, but is he QB1?
On this edition of NFL Live the crew hears from Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and Panthers new QB Sam Darnold as the panthers introduced Sam to Carolina. And who are the Cowboys going to take in the upcoming draft? Plus is Jadeveon Clowney heading to Cleveland to create a pass rushing nightmare for offenses? And Julien Edelman looks like he is set to retire.
NFL Live: The panel dissects the major 2021 NFL Draft storylines 20 days out
The draft is 20 days away! We look at the prospects with medical red flags ahead of the "medical combine". We also spotlight potential 2nd-day prospects and HBCU prospects.
Find Tickets
- North Dakota State vs Albany Great DanesGate City Bank Field at the Fargodome -Tickets as low as $85
- Buy North Dakota State tickets with VividSeats
- Other Games
2020 MVFC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-3 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | T. Lance | Walter Payton Award |
| 2014 | K. Emanuel | Buck Buchanan Award |