Nevada Coach Jeff Choate Recalls ‘Miserable’ Experiences at NDSU

Fargo Valley City, ND, October 15, 2026 —

Nevada head football coach Jeff Choate described his past experiences at North Dakota State in Fargo as “miserable” ahead of his team’s upcoming game against the Bison. He also characterized NDSU’s fan base as “cordial and inviting until we’re not.”

The remarks offer Choate’s brief assessment of his history at NDSU and the atmosphere surrounding the school’s supporters. The summary of his comments does not provide further detail about what made those experiences miserable, or what circumstances he was referring to in describing the fan base. It also does not include a longer explanation from Choate.

The game is identified as upcoming, but no date, venue or other matchup details were provided. The available information does not specify when Choate had his past experiences in Fargo, how often he visited, or whether those experiences were connected to football games or other events. No details about the teams’ records, the broader stakes of the matchup or any response from North Dakota State were included.

Choate’s comments frame the upcoming meeting through his personal recollection of NDSU and its supporters. Without additional context, the remarks do not establish the reasons for his characterization or indicate whether it reflects a particular incident. The information provided is limited to his role as Nevada’s head coach, the upcoming game against the Bison and the two descriptions he used.

Story summarized from the original created by Jeff Kolpack on www.inforum.com, see more information here.

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