North Dakota State opens with high-powered offense, 72-7
Ty Brooks, RJ Urzendowski and Lance Dunn each scored two touchdowns in North Dakota State's season-opening 72-7 defeat of Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
7
North Dakota State Bison
72
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MVSU | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| NDSU | 30 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 72 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Jackson State Tigers | L 7-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Alcorn State Braves | L 17-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 14-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Texas Southern Tigers | W 38-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Prairie View A&M Panthers | W 28-27 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:23 7-72
Henry Van Dellen 10 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 4:38 7-65
Demaris Purifoy 2 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 8:32 7-58
Ben Ellefson 3 Yd pass from Cole Davis (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 14:06 7-51
Lance Dunn 73 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 2:49 7-44
Christopher Fowler 1 Yd Run (Ruben Piraquive Kick)
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Touchdown 7:11 0-44
Ty Brooks 36 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 14:56 0-37
Ty Brooks 6 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 3:01 0-30
RJ Urzendowski 11 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Safety 4:27 0-23
Team Safety
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Touchdown 6:15 0-21
Lance Dunn 24 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 7:57 0-14
Easton Stick 8 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 11:36 0-7
RJ Urzendowski 47 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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NDSU
6 plays, 24 yards, 4:11 · End of Game
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MVSU 4:11
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:12 · Punt
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NDSU 6:23
10 plays, 66 yards, 4:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:23 7-72
Henry Van Dellen 10 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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MVSU 11:16
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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NDSU 13:28
10 plays, 47 yards, 4:49 · Downs
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MVSU 3:17
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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NDSU 4:38
5 plays, 46 yards, 2:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:38 7-65
Demaris Purifoy 2 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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MVSU 6:50
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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NDSU 8:32
8 plays, 39 yards, 3:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:32 7-58
Ben Ellefson 3 Yd pass from Cole Davis (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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MVSU 12:30
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NDSU 14:06
2 plays, 73 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:06 7-51
Lance Dunn 73 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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NDSU
6 plays, 51 yards, 2:37 · Missed FG
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MVSU 2:49
9 plays, 74 yards, 4:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:49 7-44
Christopher Fowler 1 Yd Run (Ruben Piraquive Kick)
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NDSU 7:11
4 plays, 45 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:11 0-44
Ty Brooks 36 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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MVSU 9:06
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:56 · Interception
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NDSU 12:02
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:20 · Missed FG
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MVSU 13:22
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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NDSU 14:56
3 plays, 31 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 0-37
Ty Brooks 6 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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MVSU 1:10
3 plays, -15 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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NDSU 3:01
3 plays, 52 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:01 0-30
RJ Urzendowski 11 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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MVSU 4:27
4 plays, -18 yards, 1:41 · Safety
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Safety 4:27 0-23
Team Safety
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NDSU 6:15
2 plays, 39 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:15 0-21
Lance Dunn 24 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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MVSU 6:55
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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NDSU 7:57
5 plays, 51 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:57 0-14
Easton Stick 8 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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MVSU 10:31
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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NDSU 11:36
3 plays, 83 yards, 1:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:36 0-7
RJ Urzendowski 47 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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MVSU 13:14
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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Team Stats
MVSU
NDSU
3
1st Downs
31
3-16
3rd down efficiency
4-9
0-1
4th down efficiency
3-4
58
Total Yards
683
89
Passing
185
7/22
Comp/Att
11/17
4.0
Yards per pass
10.9
-31
Rushing
498
27
Rushing Attempts
53
-1.1
Yards per rush
9.4
6-50
Penalties
10-80
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:27
Possession
34:33
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