North Dakota State Bison @ Western Illinois Leathernecks
Game Leaders

15
C. PaytonQB
1/2
15

188
C. BrunoQB
21/36, 2 TD, 4 INT
188

120
T. WilliamsRB
12 CAR, 2 TD
120

42
C. BrunoQB
9 CAR
42

21
J. StoffelTE
2 REC
21

85
J. ArmstrongWR
3 REC, 2 TD
85

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6
C. WisniewskiDB
6

8
B. SmithDB
8
Team Stats
480
Total Yards
321
1
Turnovers
4
21
1st Downs
17
5-50
Penalties
4-30
4/8
3rd Down
4/14
1/2
4th Down
2/5
31:05
Possession
28:55
Game Information
Macomb, IL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 21 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-8 | 4-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 2-5 |
| Total Yards | 480 | 321 |
| Passing | 27 | 188 |
| Comp/Att | 3/5 | 21/36 |
| Yards per pass | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing | 453 | 133 |
| Rushing Attempts | 55 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 8.2 | 3.9 |
| Penalties | 5-50 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 4 |
| Possession | 31:05 | 28:55 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri 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 |
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
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