Steve Stanard Joins NDSU Football Staff

FARGO, N.D. (AP)--North Dakota State says former Tulane defensive coordinator Steve Stanard will be the new linebackers coach for the Bison.

Coach Craig Bohl told The Forum newspaper that Stanard has a great understanding of the Tampa 2 defense, which is NDSU's base formation.

Stanard was part of a Tulane staff that was let go after the 2011 season. He also has been a part of staffs at Ohio, Colorado State, New Mexico State, Nebraska and Nebraska-Wesleyan.

The Bison (14-1) won the FCS championship last season, beating Sam Houston State in the title game.