Incarnate Word Cardinals @ North Dakota State Bison
FCS Championship - Semifinals
12-2, 6-2 Away
32
12-2, 6-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 32 | |
NDSU | 3 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 35 |
12-2, 8-1 Home
35
12-2, 8-1 Home
Game Leaders
282
L. Scott Jr.QB
30/46, 1 TD, 2 INT
282
5
C. MillerQB
1/12
5
112
M. CooperRB
20 CAR
112
136
K. JohnsonRB
15 CAR, 3 TD
136
77
T. GrimesWR
7 REC
77
5
J. StoffelTE
1 REC
5
1
I. PaulLB
1
2
S. WaegeDE
2
1
I. PaulLB
1
2
S. WaegeDE
2
Team Stats
539
Total Yards
333
4
Turnovers
0
29
1st Downs
15
6-58
Penalties
2-20
6/15
3rd Down
2/11
1/4
4th Down
0/0
28:57
Possession
31:03
Game Information
Fargo, ND
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 29 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 | 2-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 539 | 333 |
| Passing | 282 | 5 |
| Comp/Att | 30/46 | 1/12 |
| Yards per pass | 6.1 | 0.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 257 | 328 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 48 |
| Yards per rush | 5.4 | 6.8 |
| Penalties | 6-58 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:57 | 31:03 |
UIW @ NDSU Videos
Kobe Johnson scores 31-yard rushing touchdown
End Zone! Lindsey Scott Jr. scores 1-yard rushing TD
Lindsey Scott Jr. scores 1-yard rushing touchdown
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southland Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| SE Louisiana | 7-1 | 9-4 |
| Lamar | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 5-3 | 9-3 |
| Nicholls | 4-4 | 4-8 |
| McNeese | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| East Texas A&M | 3-5 | 3-9 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Houston Christian | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Northwestern State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| 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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