Top-ranked Bison cruise to 26th straight win
North Dakota State's second-longest winning streak in FCS history continues to look a lot like its longest winning streak in FCS history.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
North Dakota State Bison
37
Illinois State Redbirds
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDSU | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 37 |
| ILST | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Hancock Stadium · 13,391 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 7:32 37-3
Ben Ellefson 7 Yd pass from Trey Lance (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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Touchdown 2:43 30-3
Christian Watson 42 Yd pass from Trey Lance (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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Touchdown 7:17 23-3
Adam Cofield 4 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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Field Goal 0:07 16-3
Griffin Crosa 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:03 13-3
Sam Fenlason 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:20 13-0
Ty Brooks 53 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 11:11 7-0
Noah Gindorff 35 Yd pass from Trey Lance (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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ILST
2 plays, 5 yards, 1:08 · End of Game
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NDSU 1:08
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:46 · Downs
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ILST 5:54
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:38 · Punt
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NDSU 7:32
15 plays, 92 yards, 7:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:32 37-3
Ben Ellefson 7 Yd pass from Trey Lance (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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ILST 0:19
6 plays, 57 yards, 2:24 · Downs
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NDSU 2:43
11 plays, 80 yards, 5:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:43 30-3
Christian Watson 42 Yd pass from Trey Lance (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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ILST 8:34
4 plays, 46 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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NDSU 10:55
7 plays, 36 yards, 4:05 · Punt
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NDSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:08 · End of Half
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ILST 0:08
3 plays, -22 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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NDSU 1:08
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:23 · Punt
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ILST 1:31
6 plays, 38 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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NDSU 3:24
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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ILST 6:17
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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NDSU 7:17
9 plays, 80 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:17 23-3
Adam Cofield 4 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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ILST 12:13
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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NDSU 0:07
4 plays, -3 yards, 1:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:07 16-3
Griffin Crosa 38 Yd Field Goal
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ILST 2:03
12 plays, 56 yards, 6:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:03 13-3
Sam Fenlason 25 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU 8:20
3 plays, 63 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:20 13-0
Ty Brooks 53 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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ILST 9:33
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:38 · Punt
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NDSU 11:11
5 plays, 56 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:11 7-0
Noah Gindorff 35 Yd pass from Trey Lance (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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ILST 13:10
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:50 · Fumble
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
NDSU
ILST
22
1st Downs
11
8-13
3rd down efficiency
3-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
482
Total Yards
200
189
Passing
121
12/15
Comp/Att
8/20
12.6
Yards per pass
6.1
293
Rushing
79
55
Rushing Attempts
31
5.3
Yards per rush
2.5
7-66
Penalties
2-10
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
35:57
Possession
24:03
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