Northern Colorado and North Dakota had a fierce rivalry during the two teams days in Division II, and since the Fighting Hawks moved to the Big Sky in 2012, the rivalry has been renewed. You won’t want to miss it when these two longtime rivals square off, so make sure to be in attendance when UND comes to town.

Northern Colorado vs South Dakota State

Rival Team: South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Northern Colorado had an intense rivalry with South Dakota during the two teams time in the North Central Conference. The Bears and Coyotes haven’t met since 2010, but the rivalry will be renewed with a home and home series in 2018 and 2019. Don’t miss it when the rivalry is rekindled as you’ll be in for a good matchup.

Northern Colorado Bears Tailgate Guide

Atmosphere

Tailgating is a fun part of the Northern Colorado game day experience meaning you’ll want to get here early to get the most out of your trip. Lot Y is full of tailgaters on game days creating a festive atmosphere surrounding the game. Better yet, these tailgaters are quite friendly so bring something to share, and you’ll make friends quickly.

Additionally, if you don’t feel like going through the hassle of setting up a tailgate party, you can easily just enjoy Bears Fan Fest. Bears Fan Fest features a beer garden, live music, kids entertainment, and more making it an excellent place to hang out before the game.

Tailgating gives you the full Northern Colorado game day experience, so arrive early and enjoy everything a Northern Colorado pregame experience has to offer.

Traditions

Bears Fan Fest

Make sure to check out Fan Fest before the game. Fan Fest features a beer garden, live music, inflatables, and other activities making it the perfect place to hang out before the game.

Where to tailgate

Lot Y

Those of you looking to set up a tailgate party will want to do so in Lot Y. Lot Y features tailgating for students and the general public, so reserve your spot today.

Northern Colorado Bears Stadium Guide

In Game

Northern Colorado may not be the biggest school, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have a lot of fun attending a Bears game. Nottingham Field may be a bit on the small side, but it also provides an intimate atmosphere that you won’t find at other large schools. You’ll be able to get up close to the action and no matter where you’re sitting you’ll be on top of the action.

The intimate atmosphere provided by the stadium isn’t the only thing that makes attending a Bears game an enjoyable experience. The spirit groups at Northern Colorado put on a fantastic show. The Pride of the Rockies provides an incredible in-game atmosphere with their music, and you won’t be able to help but join in the UNC Cheer Team’s cheers and chants.

Northern Colorado provides a fun small school football game day experience, so don’t hesitate to plan your trip to Greeley, Colorado today.

Things to check out

Pride of the Rockies

The Pride of the Rockies create the majority of the atmosphere at Bears football games and are a can’t miss part of any game. The band puts on a fantastic performance, so enjoy their tunes throughout the game.

Klawz

Don’t miss Northern Colorado’s mascot Klawz at the game. Klawz gets into all kinds of shenanigans during the game, and if you see him in the stands, make sure to give him a high-five.

UNC Cheer Team

The UNC Cheer Team keeps the crowd pumped up throughout the game with their cheers and chants. Join in and help give the Bears as much of a home field advantage as possible.

Sugar Bears Dance Team

Stay in your seat when you see the Sugar Bears Dance Team take the field. The Sugar Bears Dance Team will dazzle you with their routines making them one of the best parts of any Northern Colorado football game.

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