Anderson's 5 TDs power North Dakota State to FCS title game
North Dakota State's loss in the FCS semifinals last season was often described as the end of the dynasty, but Bruce Anderson and the Bison are trying to show the assessment was premature.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Sam Houston State Bearkats
13
North Dakota State Bison
55
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
| NDSU | 21 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 55 |
Fargodome · 18,279 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 14-47 | NCAAF |
| 10/27/26 | @ Missouri State Bears | L 3-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/21/26 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | L 24-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | L 3-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Liberty Flames | L 3-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:04 13-55
Bruce Anderson 31 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 7:36 13-48
Nathan Stewart 2 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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Touchdown 9:20 6-48
Ben Ellefson 17 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Field Goal 10:08 6-41
Tre Honshtein 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:44 3-41
Jeff Illies 12 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 6:16 3-35
Bruce Anderson 33 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 8:58 3-28
Bruce Anderson 37 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 1:24 3-21
Bruce Anderson 23 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 5:01 3-14
Bruce Anderson 62 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 6:30 3-7
Easton Stick 6 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Field Goal 10:53 3-0
Tre Honshtein 28 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU
14 plays, 61 yards, 9:12 · End of Game
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SHSU 9:12
11 plays, 39 yards, 3:54 · Interception
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NDSU 13:06
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:33 · Interception
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SHSU 14:39
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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NDSU 0:36
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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SHSU 1:42
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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NDSU 3:04
7 plays, 75 yards, 4:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:04 13-55
Bruce Anderson 31 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SHSU 7:36
5 plays, 70 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:36 13-48
Nathan Stewart 2 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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NDSU 9:20
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:20 6-48
Ben Ellefson 17 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SHSU 10:08
10 plays, 48 yards, 3:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:08 6-41
Tre Honshtein 32 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU 13:38
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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SHSU
6 plays, 49 yards, 0:44 · Interception
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NDSU 0:44
7 plays, 80 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:44 3-41
Jeff Illies 12 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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SHSU 3:53
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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NDSU 6:16
5 plays, 44 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:16 3-35
Bruce Anderson 33 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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NDSU 8:58
3 plays, 43 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:58 3-28
Bruce Anderson 37 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SHSU 10:14
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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NDSU 12:11
4 plays, 25 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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SHSU 14:53
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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NDSU 1:24
4 plays, 95 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:24 3-21
Bruce Anderson 23 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SHSU 2:45
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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NDSU 5:01
1 play, 62 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:01 3-14
Bruce Anderson 62 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SHSU 5:13
4 plays, 26 yards, 1:17 · Interception
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NDSU 6:30
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:30 3-7
Easton Stick 6 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SHSU 10:53
13 plays, 78 yards, 4:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:53 3-0
Tre Honshtein 28 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
SHSU
NDSU
21
1st Downs
26
2-15
3rd down efficiency
5-11
3-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
352
Total Yards
642
289
Passing
171
29/52
Comp/Att
11/18
5.6
Yards per pass
9.5
63
Rushing
471
18
Rushing Attempts
48
3.5
Yards per rush
9.8
5-31
Penalties
4-46
4
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
25:42
Possession
34:18
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