Polasek joined the Bison after being an offensive coordinator at North Dakota State, Iowa, and most recently, Wyoming.

[2] The Bison played their home games at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota.

The Bison finished their regular season with a 10–2 record (7–1 in conference), losing to Colorado[3] and South Dakota.

[4] They were seeded second in the FCS playoffs and received a first round bye; they then defeated Abilene Christian,[5] Mercer,[6] and South Dakota State[7] to reach the championship game.

The Missouri Valley Football Conference released its preseason poll on July 22, 2024, voted on by league athletic directors, coaches, and media members.