2024 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 65
Bryce Friday
- Position:
- Defensive Tackle
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 295
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Markesan, Wis.
- High School:
- Markesan HS
2024 SEASON (SENIOR): Moved back to defensive tackle during spring practice...Played in one game during the season...Made two tackles in the home opener against Tennessee State.
2023 SEASON (JUNIOR): Made the position change to offensive line during spring practice...Appeared in nine games as a backup guard for the Bison, including NCAA playoff wins over Drake and South Dakota.
2022 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in five games at defensive tackle...Made four tackles, including three in the road win over Western Illinois...Also credited with one stop in the season-opener against Drake.
2021 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Scout team player on the defensive line...Saw action in two home games against Valparaiso and Indiana State...Credited with one tackle against Indiana State.
2020-21 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Member of the Bison program, but did not play in any games.
HIGH SCHOOL: 2020 graduate of Markesan High School...Three-year starter under coaches John Dunlavy and Travis Winkers...Team captain as a senior...Two-time conference Offensive Lineman of the Year and two-time Defensive Lineman of the Year...Three-time all-conference performer including second team on the offensive line as a sophomore...All-state first team defensive lineman in 2019 and all-star game honoree...Had 42 tackles including a team-high 15 tackles for loss and two sacks...Finished his career with 119 tackles, 45 tackles for loss, eight sacks, four forced fumbles and four blocked kicks...Also participates in wrestling, golf and FFA...Three-time conference champion wrestler and two-time state qualifier.
PERSONAL: Graduated from NDSU in December 2024 with a bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences...Son of Jeff and LeAnn Friday...Has a brother, Cody.
2023 SEASON (JUNIOR): Made the position change to offensive line during spring practice...Appeared in nine games as a backup guard for the Bison, including NCAA playoff wins over Drake and South Dakota.
2022 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in five games at defensive tackle...Made four tackles, including three in the road win over Western Illinois...Also credited with one stop in the season-opener against Drake.
2021 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Scout team player on the defensive line...Saw action in two home games against Valparaiso and Indiana State...Credited with one tackle against Indiana State.
2020-21 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Member of the Bison program, but did not play in any games.
HIGH SCHOOL: 2020 graduate of Markesan High School...Three-year starter under coaches John Dunlavy and Travis Winkers...Team captain as a senior...Two-time conference Offensive Lineman of the Year and two-time Defensive Lineman of the Year...Three-time all-conference performer including second team on the offensive line as a sophomore...All-state first team defensive lineman in 2019 and all-star game honoree...Had 42 tackles including a team-high 15 tackles for loss and two sacks...Finished his career with 119 tackles, 45 tackles for loss, eight sacks, four forced fumbles and four blocked kicks...Also participates in wrestling, golf and FFA...Three-time conference champion wrestler and two-time state qualifier.
PERSONAL: Graduated from NDSU in December 2024 with a bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences...Son of Jeff and LeAnn Friday...Has a brother, Cody.
NDSU Football Mountain West Press Conference - February 9, 2026
Monday, February 09
The Bison Football Show - December 7, 2025
Monday, December 08
NDSU Football Postgame Press Conference - December 6, 2025 (FCS Playoffs 2nd Round)
Saturday, December 06
NDSU Football Press Conference - December 2, 2025
Tuesday, December 02




































































































































