North Dakota State Set to Host Wyoming With New ‘Battle of the Basins’ Trophy
North Dakota State (Bison) will host Wyoming (Cowboys) in Fargo for a Mountain West Conference football game, introducing a new traveling trophy named the "Battle of the Basins" to commemorate the energy industries of both states. The game will take…
Fargo Valley City, ND, September 28, 2026 —
North Dakota State University’s football team, the Bison, are scheduled to host the University of Wyoming’s Cowboys for a Mountain West Conference matchup in Fargo. The game will be held at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.
In conjunction with this contest, a new traveling trophy will be introduced. This trophy, named the “Battle of the Basins,” is intended to honor and commemorate the significant energy industries present in both North Dakota and Wyoming.
The specific date for this game was not provided in the trend summary. Details regarding the trophy’s design and the criteria for winning it annually were also not specified.
This event marks a new tradition between the two institutions, aiming to foster a sense of regional connection through sports, highlighting the shared industrial heritage of the two Western states.
Further information regarding the game’s schedule and the trophy’s significance will be made available as announced by the participating universities or the conference.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeff Kolpack on www.inforum.com, see more information here.
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