NDSU Coach Tim Polasek Named to Bear Bryant Award Watch List
North Dakota State University head football coach Tim Polasek has been named to the watch list for the Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award, an annual recognition for outstanding contributions to college football.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 21, 2026 —
North Dakota State University head football coach Tim Polasek has been named to the watch list for the Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award, according to the information provided about the announcement.
The award is an annual recognition for outstanding contributions to college football. Polasek’s inclusion on its watch list places his name among those being considered for the honor, but the summary does not specify how many coaches are on the list or describe the selection process.
No date for the announcement, season-specific details, or further information about Polasek’s coaching record was provided. The summary also does not state whether the watch list will be updated, when a winner will be selected, or who makes the final decision. It therefore does not establish any additional timeline or outcome beyond Polasek’s inclusion.
The announcement identifies Polasek as NDSU’s head football coach. It does not provide a statement from Polasek, the university, or the award organization, and no direct quotes were included in the information available for this article.
For now, the reported development is limited to the watch-list recognition. The award’s stated purpose is to recognize outstanding contributions to college football on an annual basis; further details about the award process and the next steps for this year’s watch list were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Luke Gamble on www.kfyrtv.com, see more information here.
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