North Dakota State dominates Indiana State 41-17
Darrius Shepherd returned a punt 84 yards for a touchdown to kick-start a dominating first half as North Dakota State rolled to a 41-17 win over Indiana State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Indiana State Sycamores
17
North Dakota State Bison
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INST | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
| NDSU | 21 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | vs Murray State Racers | L 14-44 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | vs Southern Illinois Salukis | L 20-37 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Northern Iowa Panthers | L 23-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Illinois State Redbirds | L 10-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Youngstown State Penguins | L 24-57 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:52 17-41
Roland Genesy 2 Yd Run (Jerry Nunez Kick)
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Field Goal 12:43 10-41
Jerry Nunez 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:07 7-41
Lance Dunn 14 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 7-34
Cam Pedersen 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:47 7-31
Kelvin Cook 2 Yd Run (Jerry Nunez Kick)
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Touchdown 5:09 0-31
King Frazier 2 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Field Goal 8:23 0-24
Cam Pedersen 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:04 0-21
Easton Stick 42 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 6:42 0-14
Easton Stick 16 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 12:03 0-7
Darrius Shepherd 84 Yd Punt Return (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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NDSU
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:27 · End of Game
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INST 1:27
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:34 · Downs
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NDSU 3:01
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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INST 4:52
9 plays, 61 yards, 4:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:52 17-41
Roland Genesy 2 Yd Run (Jerry Nunez Kick)
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NDSU 9:02
6 plays, 11 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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INST 12:43
9 plays, 26 yards, 3:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:43 10-41
Jerry Nunez 41 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU 1:37
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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INST 3:31
14 plays, 35 yards, 7:29 · Punt
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NDSU 11:07
9 plays, 78 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:07 7-41
Lance Dunn 14 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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NDSU 15:00
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:10 · Field Goal
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INST 0:10
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:21 · Interception
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NDSU 0:31
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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INST 1:47
9 plays, 74 yards, 3:18 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 7-34
Cam Pedersen 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:47 7-31
Kelvin Cook 2 Yd Run (Jerry Nunez Kick)
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NDSU 5:09
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:09 0-31
King Frazier 2 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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INST 6:38
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:31 · Fumble
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NDSU 8:23
7 plays, 49 yards, 3:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:23 0-24
Cam Pedersen 29 Yd Field Goal
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INST 11:36
6 plays, 1 yard, 1:59 · Punt
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NDSU 13:35
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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INST
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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NDSU 2:04
5 plays, 52 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:04 0-21
Easton Stick 42 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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INST 4:20
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:18 · Punt
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NDSU 6:42
5 plays, 48 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:42 0-14
Easton Stick 16 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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INST 8:41
6 plays, 3 yards, 3:17 · Kickoff
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INST 12:03
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:57 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:03 0-7
Darrius Shepherd 84 Yd Punt Return (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Team Stats
INST
NDSU
16
1st Downs
14
10-20
3rd down efficiency
4-11
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
244
Total Yards
316
90
Passing
73
14/27
Comp/Att
9/16
3.3
Yards per pass
4.6
154
Rushing
243
47
Rushing Attempts
35
3.3
Yards per rush
6.9
8-73
Penalties
7-66
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
35:26
Possession
24:34
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