Stick leads NDSU over Jackrabbits, into FCS title game
Quarterback Easton Stick ran for 169 yards and three touchdowns and threw for another score to help North Dakota State defeat rival South Dakota State 44-21 in the FCS semifinals Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
21
North Dakota State Bison
44
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDSU | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
| NDSU | 7 | 7 | 21 | 9 | 44 |
Fargodome · 18,286 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | @ Illinois State Redbirds | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:05 21-44
Easton Stick 28 Yd Run ( PAT failed)
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Field Goal 6:21 21-38
Cam Pedersen 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:27 21-35
Cade Johnson 52 Yd pass from Taryn Christion (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
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Touchdown 3:32 14-35
Bruce Anderson 41 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 5:52 14-28
Bruce Anderson 14 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 10:57 14-21
Blake Kunz 8 Yd pass from Taryn Christion (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
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Touchdown 14:25 7-21
Bruce Anderson 1 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 1:35 7-14
Easton Stick 34 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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Touchdown 0:51 7-7
Pierre Strong Jr. 30 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
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Touchdown 5:11 0-7
Easton Stick 5 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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NDSU
4 plays, 54 yards, 2:17 · End of Game
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SDSU 2:17
8 plays, 40 yards, 1:48 · Interception
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NDSU 4:05
3 plays, 38 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:05 21-44
Easton Stick 28 Yd Run ( PAT failed)
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SDSU 5:30
4 plays, 4 yards, 0:51 · Downs
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NDSU 6:21
15 plays, 61 yards, 9:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:21 21-38
Cam Pedersen 32 Yd Field Goal
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SDSU 0:27
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:27 21-35
Cade Johnson 52 Yd pass from Taryn Christion (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
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NDSU 3:32
3 plays, 50 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:32 14-35
Bruce Anderson 41 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SDSU 4:45
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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NDSU 5:52
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 14-28
Bruce Anderson 14 Yd pass from Easton Stick (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SDSU 10:57
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:57 14-21
Blake Kunz 8 Yd pass from Taryn Christion (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
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NDSU 14:25
2 plays, 81 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:25 7-21
Bruce Anderson 1 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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NDSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of Half
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SDSU 0:05
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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NDSU 1:35
4 plays, 66 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:35 7-14
Easton Stick 34 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SDSU 3:09
8 plays, 43 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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NDSU 7:00
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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SDSU 9:32
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:43 · Punt
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NDSU 11:15
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:36 · Missed FG
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SDSU 0:51
7 plays, 75 yards, 4:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:51 7-7
Pierre Strong Jr. 30 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
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NDSU 5:11
9 plays, 80 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:11 0-7
Easton Stick 5 Yd Run (Cam Pedersen Kick)
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SDSU 10:07
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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NDSU 12:18
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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SDSU 13:38
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:22 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
SDSU
NDSU
17
1st Downs
25
4-12
3rd down efficiency
6-10
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
357
Total Yards
608
182
Passing
169
11/27
Comp/Att
12/15
6.7
Yards per pass
11.3
175
Rushing
439
31
Rushing Attempts
49
5.6
Yards per rush
9.0
5-32
Penalties
9-70
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:16
Possession
34:44
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