The Gridiron Legacy of Minot State University Football
Introduction
The Minot State Beavers football team represents Minot State University in North Dakota as an NCAA Division II program. The team's history reflects a journey through different athletic conferences and levels, ultimately leading to their current standing in the NCAA Division II. The Beavers compete at the NCAA Division II level. Minot State University athletics previously competed in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) which was a part of the NAIA.
Early Years and Transition to NCAA Division II
Minot State University athletics previously competed in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) which was a part of the NAIA. In January 2011, MSU was admitted to the NSIC with the University of Sioux Falls, also transitioning from the NAIA to NCAA Division II. The two schools joined the conference for the 2012-13 academic year, creating a 16-member conference split into two 8-member divisions. MSU competed in the NSIC North Division, consisting of Bemidji State, U-Mary, Minnesota-Crookston, Minnesota-Duluth, MSU-Moorhead, Minot State, Northern State and St. In July 2012, the university became one of six universities to join the NCAA as full members, with official membership commencing on September 1, 2012.
Conference Affiliations
Minot State University's athletic journey includes membership in various conferences. Previously a part of the NAIA's Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC), the university transitioned to the NCAA Division II and was admitted to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) in January 2011, alongside the University of Sioux Falls. This transition took full effect in the 2012-13 academic year, expanding the NSIC to a 16-member conference divided into two divisions. Minot State competed in the NSIC North Division, which included Bemidji State, U-Mary, Minnesota-Crookston, Minnesota-Duluth, MSU-Moorhead, Northern State, and St. Cloud State.
Herb Parker Stadium
Minot State's football team competes in NCAA Division II. The team plays home games at Herb Parker Stadium (capacity 4,300).
Football Program Highlights
Minot State's football team competes in NCAA Division II. The team plays home games at Herb Parker Stadium (capacity 4,300), and has made the NCAA DII National Playoffs 9 times, including an appearance in the playoffs in 1992.
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Notable Alumni and Coaches
The program has seen individuals achieve success both on and off the field. Quarterback Randy Hedberg of Parshall was selected in the eighth round of the 1977 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and started four games as a rookie then was on injured reserve in 1978. He later returned to Minot State as the head coach for eight seasons (1982-1989).
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