North Dakota State Bison vs Sam Houston State Bearkats
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHSU | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
NDSU | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
Game Leaders
115
B. BellQB
12/31, 2 INT
115
120
B. JensenQB
10/20, 1 TD, 1 INT
120
84
T. FlandersRB
21 CAR
84
39
D.J. McNortonRB
14 CAR
39
53
T. WilliamsWR
3 REC
53
35
D.J. McNortonRB
2 REC, 1 TD
35
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Team Stats
213
Total Yards
235
2
Turnovers
1
12
1st Downs
9
3-15
Penalties
4-35
4/18
3rd Down
1/13
1/4
4th Down
1/1
20:25
Possession
16:15
Game Information
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 12 | 9 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-18 | 1-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 213 | 235 |
| Passing | 99 | 120 |
| Comp/Att | 12/32 | 10/20 |
| Yards per pass | 3.6 | 6.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 98 | 115 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| Penalties | 3-15 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 20:25 | 16:15 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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