North Dakota State Bison @ Illinois State Redbirds
5-0, 1-0 MVFC
37
5-0, 1-0 MVFC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NDSU | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 37 |
ILST | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
3-2, 0-1 MVFC
3
3-2, 0-1 MVFC
Game Leaders
189
T. LanceQB
12/15, 3 TD
189
121
B. DavisQB
8/20
121
106
T. BrooksRB
9 CAR, 1 TD
106
94
J. RobinsonRB
20 CAR
94
57
C. WatsonWR
3 REC, 1 TD
57
83
K. RutkiewiczWR
3 REC
83
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Team Stats
482
Total Yards
200
0
Turnovers
1
22
1st Downs
11
7-66
Penalties
2-10
8/13
3rd Down
3/12
0/1
4th Down
0/1
35:57
Possession
24:03
Game Information
Normal, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 11 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-13 | 3-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 482 | 200 |
| Passing | 189 | 121 |
| Comp/Att | 12/15 | 8/20 |
| Yards per pass | 12.6 | 6.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 293 | 79 |
| Rushing Attempts | 55 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 5.3 | 2.5 |
| Penalties | 7-66 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 35:57 | 24:03 |
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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