The Arizona Wildcats are now slated to host North Dakota State in 2022. The Bison are far from an easy win, however.

SHARE













NDSU AthleticsIf Arizona isn't careful, it could succumb to the same fate as the last five FBS teams to host the Bison. Andy Coffaro @andycoffaro

It was announced today by North Dakota State University that the squad will travel to FBS foe Arizona for a one-game showdown on Saturday, September 17.

This will be the first ever meeting between the two schools and will mark the third Pac-12 road opponent for the Bison in coming years as it also faces Oregon in 2020 and Colorado in 2024.

Mark your calendars for NDSU at Arizona in 2022, one of three Pac-12 games for the Bison. (Oregon 2020, Colorado 2024) #FCS #NDSUBison pic.twitter.com/7x27PDuzhL — NDSU Football (@NDSUfootball) April 10, 2017

The real question that needs to be asked here is not why the Wildcats scheduled a squad from the Missouri Valley Conference, but rather why it would choose the Bison of all the FCS teams out there?

RELATED: Tony Romo Retires: Who are the Best FCS Quarterbacks to Play in the NFL?

Need a quick refresher on why playing North Dakota State at home early in the season is anything but an easy W?

Here are three of them.

1. The Bison Take Your Money, Beat You, And Go Home

NDSU has walked out of opposing FBS stadiums with $2.175 million in its back pocket over the past decade. And no, it wasn't playing in the typical body bag games you see on ESPNU in early September.

Since 2007, the Bison have knocked off Minnesota (twice), Kansas, Colorado State, Kansas State and Iowa State.

The biggest stunner of all may have been last year's road win over then #13 Iowa, 23-21.

ESPN2

2. All The Bison Do Is Win

North Dakota State is like the FCS version of the NFL's New England Patriots. It had won an unprecedented five straight FCS titles before losing last year to eventual champions James Madison.

Leader-Telegram

3. They Have A Recent History Of Producing NFL Talent

This is Carson Wentz. Ever heard of him?

NDSU Athletics