What to Wear to an NDSU Game: North Dakota State Bison Gameday Outfit Guide

Every piece below is officially licensed by North Dakota State University and designed by UPSIDE, with the school name flipped upside down so it stands out in a sea of green and yellow.

The best NDSU apparel right now

These are the pieces NDSU fans reach for most, from the varsity hoodie to the mesh shorts that show up at every tailgate.

NDSU Bison Varsity Hoodie$98NDSU Bison Essentials Oversized Tee$65NDSU Bison Mesh Shorts | Exclusive$30 $65NDSU Bison Mini Mesh Shorts$30 $50NDSU Bison Hat$30 $45NDSU Bison Mesh Shorts$70

How to dress for an NDSU game

Fall in Fargo, ND turns cold quickly, so plan on layers: start with a tee early in the season and lean on the hoodie once the temperature drops.

• Early-season game: Warm early-season afternoons still call for something light. Wear: NDSU Bison Essentials Oversized Tee, NDSU Bison Mesh Shorts | Exclusive, NDSU Bison Hat.
• Cold-weather game: Layer up over a long sleeve, add the hat, and you're set for the stands. Wear: NDSU Bison Varsity Hoodie, NDSU Bison Hat.
• Everyday on campus: The pieces you'll actually reach for all year. Wear: NDSU Bison Varsity Hoodie, NDSU Bison Essentials Oversized Tee.

NDSU tailgate essentials

Tailgates are long, so comfort matters as much as color. Mesh shorts are the easiest piece to live in all day, an oversized tee layers over anything, and a hat handles sun and bad hair days alike. If the game runs late, toss the hoodie in the car.

Sizing and fit

• Hoodies: NDSU Bison Varsity Hoodie comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Tees: the NDSU Bison Essentials Oversized Tee comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL and is cut oversized, so size down for a closer fit.
• Mesh shorts: NDSU Bison Mesh Shorts | Exclusive comes in S, M, L, XL.
• Mini mesh shorts: NDSU Bison Mini Mesh Shorts comes in XS, S, M, L.
• Hats: one size fits most.

Not sure? Size exchanges are free, so you can swap if something doesn't fit right.

NDSU gift ideas

Shopping for a student, a new admit, a proud parent or an alum? These are easy wins:

• Under $50: NDSU Bison Hat ($30), NDSU Bison Mini Mesh Shorts ($30), NDSU Bison Mesh Shorts | Exclusive ($30).
• The bigger gift: NDSU Bison Essentials Oversized Tee ($65), NDSU Bison Mesh Shorts ($70), NDSU Bison Varsity Hoodie ($98).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the NDSU logo is upside down

The upside-down print is UPSIDE's signature. It flips tradition for fans who want their NDSU pride to look different from what everyone else bought at the bookstore, while staying officially licensed. Read more about the meaning behind upside-down apparel, or see the NDSU collection launch.

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