NDSU Football
Official account of 17x national champ North Dakota State Bison. @NCAA_FCS champs 2011-15, 2017-19 & 2021. @ValleyFootball champs 2011-19 & 2021.
107,503
Followers
95
Following
11,361
Tweets
231.6
Avg Engagement
290
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @NDSUfootball's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2013-10-09
- Verification:No
- Location:Fargo, ND
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,191
- Avg Likes per Tweet:193.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:38.4
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,191 tweetsThe account consistently receives high engagement, with an average of 4,448 likes and 638 retweets per tweet. This indicates a loyal and active fan base that interacts regularly with the content posted.
193.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
38.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
616,534
Total Likes
122,389
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
123
Median Likes
15
Median Retweets
269
75th Percentile
8,552
Top Tweet
2.15
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
76.1%
Original
1.8%
Replies
17.9%
Retweets
4.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
94.4%
With Links
43.1%
With #Tags
36.2%
With @Mentions
29.3%
With Emojis
133
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.02
Reply/Original Ratio
0.23
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
54.9%
Weekday Posts
45.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,191 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 572 retweets (18% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,191 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,000 followersThe primary audience consists of football fans, particularly those interested in the NDSU Bison and the NFL draft. The account also appeals to alumni, students, and local community members who support the team.
Average
Audience Quality
20.5%
Suspicion Index
24.5%
Low-Quality %
69
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
27.9%
Empty Bio
32.0%
<10 Tweets
11.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
32.7%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
70.9%
No URL
21.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
17,823,441
Total Potential Reach
69
Median Follower Reach
202
75th Percentile Reach
3.4%
>1K followers
0.5%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
34.2%
Creators
3,416 accounts
33.9%
Consumers
3,385 accounts
32.0%
Dormant
3,199 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
168
Verified Followers
1.68% of total
485
Protected Accounts
4.85% of total
3 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,093,094 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @nocontextcfb | 184,031 | - | - |
| @NFLGameDay | 177,998 | Sports Media | Football, GameDay, Sports |
| @ODFBall | 106,408 | Football Coach | Football, Youth, Recruiting |
| @mjgranger1 | 94,676 | Author | Family, Education, Veterans |
| @PickSixPreviews | 85,752 | College Football Analyst | College football, Heisman, All-America |
| @kevin_powell | 78,740 | Writer | Poetry, Journalism, Activism |
| @CSAPrepStar | 77,932 | Recruiting | Athletes, Recruiting, Student |
| @PaulRieckhoff | 77,661 | Advocate | Veteran, Activism, Family |
| @anthonynoto | 71,005 | CEO | Fatherhood, CEO, NFL |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,211
Followers With Bio
2,789
Followers Without Bio
72.11%
% With Bio
27.89%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,191 analyzed31,404
Combined Engagement
28,112
Total Likes
3,292
Total Retweets
6,281
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
60%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
We literally have 4 fullbacks in the game.
Here comes your 𝓈𝓊𝓅𝑒𝓇𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓇 @packers fans 🤩 #ProBison | #PackersDraft https://t.co/XXkgUNONys
With the 34th pick of the 2022 @NFLDraft the @Packers select @ChristianW2017 #ProBison | #PackersDraft https://t.co/iY9vqdGLWw
Treat our guy @treylance09 well @49ers. He's something special. #TreyToTheBay #NFLDraft #ProBison https://t.co/uciRxbO6sQ
9 seasons. 8 total losses. 8 national titles. https://t.co/CQJ1E8ODAW
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights the team's unique and entertaining moments, such as having four fullbacks on the field, which adds a fun and memorable aspect to their content. It actively promotes the team's connection to the NFL, especially through player drafts and interactions with NFL teams like the Packers, which helps build brand loyalty and excitement. The use of hashtags and links to external content, such as draft picks, encourages further engagement and drives traffic to related stories and media.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 107,503
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @NDSUfootball reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 107,503 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 231.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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