In epic FCS title game, Bison edge James Madison to regain throne
They saved the best for last in the FCS this season.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
North Dakota State Bison
17
James Madison Dukes
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDSU | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| JMU | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Toyota Stadium · 19,090 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs UTEP Miners | W 31-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ New Mexico Lobos | L 16-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Nevada Wolf Pack | W 31-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ UNLV Rebels | L 7-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Wyoming Cowboys | W 28-0 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:26 17-13
Marcus Marshall 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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Field Goal 0:03 17-6
Ethan Ratke 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:39 17-3
Cam Pedersen 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:14 14-3
Darrius Shepherd 50 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Field Goal 3:48 7-3
Ethan Ratke 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:40 7-0
Bruce Anderson 3 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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NDSU
4 plays, -18 yards, 0:58 · Downs
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JMU 0:58
11 plays, 48 yards, 3:39 · Downs
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NDSU 4:37
9 plays, 45 yards, 4:22 · Missed FG
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JMU 8:59
6 plays, 2 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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NDSU 11:22
8 plays, 27 yards, 3:56 · Punt
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JMU 0:18
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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NDSU 1:37
6 plays, 25 yards, 3:49 · Punt
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JMU 5:26
4 plays, 28 yards, 1:20 · Interception
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NDSU 6:46
5 plays, 2 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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JMU 9:26
8 plays, 33 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:26 17-13
Marcus Marshall 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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NDSU 12:07
5 plays, 5 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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Field Goal 0:03 17-6
Ethan Ratke 21 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:03
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JMU
4 plays, 69 yards, 0:39 · Downs
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NDSU 0:39
7 plays, 26 yards, 1:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:39 17-3
Cam Pedersen 32 Yd Field Goal
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JMU 2:11
4 plays, 28 yards, 2:03 · Fumble
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NDSU 4:14
5 plays, 56 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:14 14-3
Darrius Shepherd 50 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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JMU 7:30
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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NDSU 8:40
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:45 · Fumble
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JMU 10:25
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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NDSU 11:55
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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JMU 14:15
9 plays, 24 yards, 2:36 · Missed FG
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NDSU 1:51
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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JMU 3:48
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:48 7-3
Ethan Ratke 31 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU 4:03
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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JMU 5:43
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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NDSU 6:40
11 plays, 66 yards, 6:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:40 7-0
Bruce Anderson 3 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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JMU 13:10
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:50 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
NDSU
JMU
16
1st Downs
15
6-17
3rd down efficiency
4-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
264
Total Yards
241
130
Passing
148
13/22
Comp/Att
14/32
5.9
Yards per pass
4.6
134
Rushing
93
48
Rushing Attempts
30
2.8
Yards per rush
3.1
6-55
Penalties
3-35
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
37:41
Possession
22:19
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