Southern Illinois Salukis @ North Dakota State Bison
Game Leaders
Team Stats
313
Total Yards
540
3
Turnovers
0
22
1st Downs
24
3-12
Penalties
5-50
5/11
3rd Down
8/12
0/0
4th Down
0/0
27:14
Possession
32:46
Game Information
Fargo, ND

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Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Field Goal
7:15 - 1st
3
SIU
0
NDSU
Paul Geelen 35 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 58 yards, 7:45
Touchdown
7:02 - 1st
3
SIU
7
NDSU
Bryce Lance 75 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick)
1 play, 75 yards, 0:13
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:56 - 2nd
10
SIU
7
NDSU
Chandler Chapman 5 Yd Run (Paul Geelen Kick)
6 plays, 65 yards, 3:15
Field Goal
6:12 - 2nd
10
SIU
10
NDSU
Eli Ozick 38 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 42 yards, 2:35
Touchdown
0:29 - 2nd
10
SIU
17
NDSU
Bryce Lance 9 Yd pass from Cole Payton (Eli Ozick Kick)
5 plays, 71 yards, 0:44
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:57 - 3rd
10
SIU
24
NDSU
Cole Payton 2 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick)
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:03
Touchdown
4:51 - 3rd
10
SIU
31
NDSU
Cole Payton 41 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick)
9 plays, 74 yards, 5:29
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:23 - 4th
10
SIU
38
NDSU
Barika Kpeenu 6 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick)
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:32
Touchdown
8:57 - 4th
10
SIU
45
NDSU
DJ Scott 24 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick)
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:54
Touchdown
6:58 - 4th
17
SIU
45
NDSU
DJ Williams 3 Yd Run (Paul Geelen Kick)
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:59
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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 |
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| New Mexico | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| San Diego State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| UNLV | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Fresno State | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Hawai'i | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Utah State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Air Force | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Nevada | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Wyoming | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Colorado State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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