N. Dakota St. forces 5 turnovers, beats W. Illinois 34-7
The North Dakota State defense forced five turnovers, including Dan Marlette's 38-yard scoop-and-score, to help the Bison beat Western Illinois 34-7 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
North Dakota State Bison
34
Western Illinois Leathernecks
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDSU | 3 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
| WIU | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Hanson Field · 2,709 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:18 34-7
Ty Brooks 15 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Field Goal 11:47 27-7
Cam Pedersen 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:17 24-7
Darrius Shepherd 22 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 6:06 17-7
Dan Marlette 38 Yd Fumble Return (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 9:57 10-7
Lance Dunn 1 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 13:43 3-7
Isaiah LeSure 5 Yd pass from Sean McGuire (Sam Crosa Kick)
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Field Goal 6:01 3-0
Cam Pedersen 47 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:29 · End of Game
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WIU 1:29
12 plays, 76 yards, 5:40 · Interception
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NDSU 7:18
1 play, 15 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:18 34-7
Ty Brooks 15 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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WIU 7:25
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:12 · Interception
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NDSU 9:37
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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WIU 11:25
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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NDSU 11:47
7 plays, 21 yards, 3:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:47 27-7
Cam Pedersen 24 Yd Field Goal
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WIU 14:54
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:24 · Interception
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NDSU 1:18
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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WIU 2:53
8 plays, 46 yards, 3:35 · Downs
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NDSU 6:28
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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WIU 9:50
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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NDSU 12:17
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:17 24-7
Darrius Shepherd 22 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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WIU
2 plays, 14 yards, 0:22 · End of Half
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NDSU 0:22
9 plays, 24 yards, 4:06 · Punt
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WIU 4:28
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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WIU 6:06
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:52 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:06 17-7
Dan Marlette 38 Yd Fumble Return (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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NDSU 6:58
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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WIU 7:54
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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NDSU 9:57
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:57 10-7
Lance Dunn 1 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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WIU 13:43
8 plays, 87 yards, 4:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:43 3-7
Isaiah LeSure 5 Yd pass from Sean McGuire (Sam Crosa Kick)
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NDSU 3:35
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:34 · Punt
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WIU 5:09
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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NDSU 6:01
7 plays, 21 yards, 2:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:01 3-0
Cam Pedersen 47 Yd Field Goal
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WIU 8:33
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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NDSU 9:31
7 plays, 20 yards, 4:34 · Punt
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WIU 14:05
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:55 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
NDSU
WIU
18
1st Downs
15
6-15
3rd down efficiency
5-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
276
Total Yards
296
123
Passing
287
11/20
Comp/Att
26/46
6.2
Yards per pass
6.2
153
Rushing
9
43
Rushing Attempts
18
3.6
Yards per rush
0.5
3-36
Penalties
6-55
0
Turnovers
5
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
4
31:39
Possession
28:21
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