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Bison Fans Invade Vegas for Football Showdown
11 Oct
Summary
- Thousands of NDSU fans traveled to Las Vegas for a football game.
- Fans stayed at Mandalay Bay, a casino across from Allegiant Stadium.
- The move to FBS football has brought new excitement and travel opportunities.
Thousands of North Dakota State (NDSU) fans have traveled to Las Vegas for the team's football game against UNLV. Many supporters are staying at the Mandalay Bay resort, which offers a quick pedestrian bridge walk to Allegiant Stadium.
This influx of fans highlights the growing excitement around the NDSU football program, particularly following its transition to FBS competition. Fans like the Gehrels and Kuhlmans, who are from South Dakota, expressed enthusiasm for the new opportunities presented by the FBS move, including the chance to attend games in more diverse locations.
For some, like Roger and Vonda Reamer from Nebraska, this is their second road game of the season, following a trip to Colorado Springs. They are keen to see how the Bison measure up against UNLV, a team expected to contend in their conference. The overall sentiment among fans is one of positive anticipation for the FBS era, focusing on conference play and bowl game prospects.
