Trio guides North Dakota State to 24-3 victory over Southern Illinois
— Cam Miller threw a touchdown pass and CharMar Brown and Barika Kpeenu had touchdown runs as North Dakota State cruised to a 24-3 victory over Southern Illinois on Saturday.
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North Dakota State Bison
24
Southern Illinois Salukis
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDSU | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
| SIU | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Saluki Stadium · 9,610 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 4:09 24-3
CharMar Brown 9 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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Field Goal 5:49 17-3
Griffin Crosa 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:31 14-3
Chris Harris 11 Yd pass from Cam Miller (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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Field Goal 5:17 7-3
Paul Geelen 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:55 7-0
Barika Kpeenu 6 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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NDSU
6 plays, 11 yards, 3:25 · End of Game
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SIU 3:36
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:33 · Interception
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NDSU 4:09
11 plays, 87 yards, 7:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:09 24-3
CharMar Brown 9 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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SIU 11:12
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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NDSU 11:59
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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SIU 13:36
13 plays, 52 yards, 7:13 · Missed FG
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NDSU 5:49
9 plays, 52 yards, 4:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:49 17-3
Griffin Crosa 34 Yd Field Goal
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SIU 10:15
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:04 · Punt
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NDSU 11:19
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:35 · Downs
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SIU
5 plays, 28 yards, 0:31 · End of Half
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NDSU 0:31
14 plays, 75 yards, 4:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:31 14-3
Chris Harris 11 Yd pass from Cam Miller (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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SIU 5:17
9 plays, 42 yards, 5:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:17 7-3
Paul Geelen 50 Yd Field Goal
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NDSU 10:51
9 plays, 27 yards, 5:30 · Punt
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SIU 1:21
7 plays, 23 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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NDSU 4:31
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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SIU 5:34
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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NDSU 6:55
7 plays, 76 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:55 7-0
Barika Kpeenu 6 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
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SIU 10:42
7 plays, 51 yards, 4:18 · Fumble
Showing the last 23 of 23 events.
Team Stats
NDSU
SIU
22
1st Downs
14
8-15
3rd down efficiency
4-10
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
363
Total Yards
187
200
Passing
152
19/25
Comp/Att
15/27
8.0
Yards per pass
5.6
163
Rushing
35
42
Rushing Attempts
23
3.9
Yards per rush
1.5
6-50
Penalties
4-30
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
35:29
Possession
24:31
Highlights
00:29
Barika Kpeenu rushes in for 6-yard rushing touchdown
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00:23
Chris Harris hauls it in for 11-yard receiving touchdown
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00:20
Darius Givance had an interception vs. Southern Illinois
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North Dakota State Bison vs. Southern Illinois Salukis: Full Highlights
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