Tim Polasek named to Bear Bryant Coach of the Year watch list

North Dakota State head football coach Tim Polasek has been named to the watch list for the Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award. Polasek has led the Bison to a 6-1 record during their inaugural season of competition in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), including a 3-1 record within the Mountain West Conference.

Polasek is one of 28 coaches selected for the list. Other coaches from the Group of Six conferences included on the watch list are Air Force’s Troy Calhoun and New Mexico’s Jason Eck. The award, presented by the American Heart Association, recognizes excellence in coaching while raising funds for the organization’s mission.

Under Polasek’s leadership, the Bison have already achieved bowl eligibility and remain in contention for the Mountain West Conference title.