North Dakota State dynasty holds off James Madison for FCS title
It's easy to say North Dakota State winning another FCS national championship was fate, destiny, something supernatural.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
James Madison Dukes
20
North Dakota State Bison
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMU | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| NDSU | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
Toyota Stadium · 17,866 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | @ Southern Miss Golden Eagles | W 54-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | vs Troy Trojans | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/22/26 | @ App State Mountaineers | L 31-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Georgia State Panthers | W 49-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Georgia Southern Eagles | W 27-24 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:55 20-28
Riley Stapleton 5 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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Touchdown 14:50 13-28
Trey Lance 44 Yd Run (Jake Reinholz Kick)
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Field Goal 8:45 13-21
Ethan Ratke 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:47 10-21
James Hendricks 20 Yd Run (Jake Reinholz Kick)
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Field Goal 9:37 10-14
Ethan Ratke 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:50 7-14
Phoenix Sproles 38 Yd Run (Jake Reinholz Kick)
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Touchdown 3:30 7-7
Adam Cofield 1 Yd Run (Jake Reinholz Kick)
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Touchdown 7:27 7-0
Riley Stapleton 5 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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NDSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:02 · End of Game
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JMU 0:02
10 plays, 60 yards, 2:49 · Interception
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NDSU 2:51
7 plays, 39 yards, 4:04 · Downs
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JMU 6:55
11 plays, 46 yards, 4:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:55 20-28
Riley Stapleton 5 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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NDSU 11:24
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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JMU 13:50
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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NDSU 14:50
6 plays, 65 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:50 13-28
Trey Lance 44 Yd Run (Jake Reinholz Kick)
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JMU 2:40
6 plays, 7 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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NDSU 5:50
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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JMU 8:45
10 plays, 50 yards, 4:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:45 13-21
Ethan Ratke 27 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU 12:47
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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NDSU
6 plays, 48 yards, 1:47 · End of Half
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JMU 1:47
7 plays, 48 yards, 2:00 · Missed FG
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NDSU 3:47
12 plays, 81 yards, 5:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:47 10-21
James Hendricks 20 Yd Run (Jake Reinholz Kick)
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JMU 9:37
11 plays, 56 yards, 5:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:37 10-14
Ethan Ratke 26 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU 14:50
4 plays, 69 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:50 7-14
Phoenix Sproles 38 Yd Run (Jake Reinholz Kick)
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JMU 2:03
5 plays, 14 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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NDSU 3:30
8 plays, 70 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:30 7-7
Adam Cofield 1 Yd Run (Jake Reinholz Kick)
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JMU 7:27
17 plays, 86 yards, 7:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:27 7-0
Riley Stapleton 5 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Ethan Ratke Kick)
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
JMU
NDSU
24
1st Downs
20
7-15
3rd down efficiency
5-10
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
365
Total Yards
353
204
Passing
72
22/33
Comp/Att
6/10
6.2
Yards per pass
7.2
161
Rushing
281
45
Rushing Attempts
45
3.6
Yards per rush
6.2
7-75
Penalties
7-53
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
31:43
Possession
28:17
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