(Havre, Mont. and Lincoln, Neb. – September 9, 2025) – Montana State University–Northern has partnered with Opendorse, the leading NIL technology, data, and service provider, to bring industry-leading support to its student-athletes. As the third member of the Frontier Conference to join Opendorse, MSU Northern is making the move into NIL to expand its offerings and deliver a first-class student-athlete experience.
Through this partnership, Northern student-athletes will gain access to the tools and resources needed to build their personal brands, connect with fans, and participate in NIL opportunities with confidence. Athletes will also benefit from education, content resources, and compliance tools backed by dedicated support.
“We are excited to partner with Opendorse to provide our student-athletes with the tools, education, and resources they need to maximize their name, image, and likeness,” said Christian Oberquell, Athletic Director at Montana State University–Northern. “This collaboration ensures our athletes are empowered to grow, succeed, and thrive during their time at MSU–Northern and beyond.”
“Montana State University–Northern is making a clear commitment to its student-athletes with this partnership,” said Jake Daugherty, Opendorse Manager, Collegiate Partnerships. “By moving into NIL with Opendorse, Northern is providing its athletes with every opportunity to grow, compete, and succeed in today’s college sports landscape.”
With this partnership, Northern becomes one of a growing number of NAIA institutions recognizing that NIL is no longer optional. Schools across the country are embracing NIL as an essential part of the student-athlete experience and long-term success in athletics.
About Opendorse
Opendorse is the technology, data, and service platform powering the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) industry for colleges, collectives, consumers, and commercial partners. More than 150,000 athlete influencers use Opendorse to build, promote, and monetize their personal brands through the largest athlete media network.
For media inquiries, contact Opendorse SVP, Collegiate Services & Marketing Julian Valentin at julian.valentin@opendorse.com.
