There are around 16 varsity teams in the athletic program of North Dakota State University in the city of Fargo, North Dakota.
North Dakota State Bison, established as an athletic team rather than a company, represents North Dakota State University (NDSU) in NCAA Division I athletics. Founded in 1890, NDSU Bison has a rich history in sports, particularly in football. The team has achieved significant success, especially in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The Bison football team’s remarkable achievements include multiple FCS national championships, with a particularly dominant run in the 2010s. Their prowess in football has not only brought immense pride to the university but also significantly raised the profile of the institution on a national level. Presently, the North Dakota State Bison continues to be a formidable force in collegiate sports, maintaining a reputation for excellence both on and off the field, and playing a vital role in promoting the university’s spirit and legacy.
What is North Dakota State Bison?
North Dakota State Bison is not a company, but the name of the athletic teams representing North Dakota State University in NCAA Division I sports. The teams are renowned for their competitive prowess, especially in football, where they have earned multiple national championships, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in collegiate athletics.
Their oldest logo was a silhouette of a bison. It was largely dark green, but with specks of white to emphasize form, volume and other effects. The acronym ‘NDSU’ was displayed in big white letters on the animal’s side.
Whereas the previous logo was a precise enough depiction, a bison in this design was a more cartoonish, exaggerated shape. They painted it standing on its rears, poised to attack with its front legs. The coloring was white, but with elements of green, such as for hairs and rims. The acronym was now plastered along the lower body, in smaller, green letters.
For at least 15 years, the North Dakota State Bison logo has been based on the bison theme. On the 1999 emblem, we can see a brown bison with the black mane. The creature is leaping, and we can clearly notice the vapor leaving his nostrils. The lettering “NDSU” and the name of the school are placed above.
On the 2012 version, the bison is by far more abstract. To begin with, there is only the head and the torso. Also, the creature is now given in yellow and green.
GREEN
PANTONE: PMS 330 C
HEX COLOR: #0A5640;
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CMYK: (90,34,100,27)
YELLOW
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HEX COLOR: #FFC72A;
RGB: (255,204,0)
CMYK: (0,23,91,0)