North Dakota State Bison @ Montana Grizzlies
FCS Championship - Semifinals
11-4, 4-3 Away
29
11-4, 4-3 Away
Final/2OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NDSU | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 29 |
MONT | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 31 |
13-1, 9-0 Home
31
13-1, 9-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
332
Total Yards
284
0
Turnovers
0
19
1st Downs
20
9-60
Penalties
2-30
3/13
3rd Down
6/15
2/2
4th Down
1/2
28:26
Possession
31:34
Game Information
Missoula, MT
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 20 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 | 6-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 332 | 284 |
| Passing | 157 | 160 |
| Comp/Att | 9/23 | 16/30 |
| Yards per pass | 6.8 | 5.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 175 | 124 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 39 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Penalties | 9-60 | 2-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:26 | 31:34 |
NDSU @ MONT Videos
Junior Bergen calls game with an unbelieve pass in double OT
Montana's defense sends North Dakota State packing after the pick in 2OT
Clifton Mcdowell throws 18-yard touchdown pass to Junior Bergen
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 |
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State | 8-0 | 14-2 |
| Montana | 7-1 | 13-2 |
| UC Davis | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Sacramento State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Idaho State | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Washington | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Cal Poly | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Idaho | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Weber State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Portland State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
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