NDSU reverses SDSU to move into FCS semifinals
A safety, a couple field goals, some explosive plays on offense, numerous key defensive plays and a big advantage in time of possession. It sure sounds like a typical win for North Dakota State's
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
10
North Dakota State Bison
36
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDSU | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| NDSU | 7 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 36 |
Fargodome · 18,285 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | @ Southern Illinois Salukis | W 52-16 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | @ Northern Iowa Panthers | W 41-15 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs South Dakota Coyotes | W 31-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Murray State Racers | W 42-9 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ North Dakota Fighting Hawks | L 10-21 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:14 10-36
Darrius Shepherd 67 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 9:57 10-29
Easton Stick 14 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Field Goal 1:29 10-22
Cam Pedersen 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:27 10-19
Cam Pedersen 35 Yd Field Goal
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Safety 9:13 10-16
Grant Morgan Safety
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Touchdown 1:48 10-14
Easton Stick 3 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 1:29 10-7
Lance Dunn 49 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Field Goal 4:33 10-0
Chase Vinatieri 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:16 7-0
Brady Mengarelli 5 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
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NDSU
8 plays, 38 yards, 5:33 · End of Game
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SDSU 5:33
4 plays, -4 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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NDSU 7:14
2 plays, 68 yards, 0:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:14 10-36
Darrius Shepherd 67 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SDSU 8:06
5 plays, 40 yards, 1:51 · Downs
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NDSU 9:57
10 plays, 90 yards, 4:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:57 10-29
Easton Stick 14 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SDSU 14:47
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:42 · Punt
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NDSU 1:29
4 plays, 2 yards, 0:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:29 10-22
Cam Pedersen 45 Yd Field Goal
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SDSU 2:28
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:59 · Interception
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NDSU 5:27
7 plays, 45 yards, 3:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:27 10-19
Cam Pedersen 35 Yd Field Goal
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SDSU 9:13
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:44 · Safety
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Safety 9:13 10-16
Grant Morgan Safety
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NDSU 9:57
10 plays, 56 yards, 5:03 · Interception
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NDSU
2 plays, 0 yards, 1:15 · End of Half
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SDSU 1:15
2 plays, -17 yards, 0:33 · Fumble
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NDSU 1:48
20 plays, 82 yards, 12:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:48 10-14
Easton Stick 3 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SDSU 13:57
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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NDSU 1:29
6 plays, 71 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:29 10-7
Lance Dunn 49 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SDSU 4:33
7 plays, 71 yards, 3:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:33 10-0
Chase Vinatieri 34 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU 7:52
6 plays, 35 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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SDSU 11:16
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:16 7-0
Brady Mengarelli 5 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
SDSU
NDSU
10
1st Downs
26
2-7
3rd down efficiency
10-13
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
192
Total Yards
490
155
Passing
188
13/17
Comp/Att
12/21
9.1
Yards per pass
9.0
37
Rushing
302
22
Rushing Attempts
52
1.7
Yards per rush
5.8
5-34
Penalties
6-53
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
19:05
Possession
40:55
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