Illinois State Redbirds @ North Dakota State Bison
Game Leaders

320
M. BrownQB
30/42, 2 TD
320

207
N. MertensQB
11/21, 1 TD
207

52
G. BlowRB
17 CAR, 1 TD
52

115
P. Paschall-
21 CAR, 1 TD
115

172
E. SalemWR
14 REC, 1 TD
172

106
G. WilliamsWR
2 REC, 1 TD
106

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Team Stats
436
Total Yards
425
0
Turnovers
0
24
1st Downs
16
4-40
Penalties
7-76
11/17
3rd Down
5/13
0/0
4th Down
0/1
20:03
Possession
16:37
Game Information
Fargo, ND


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 24 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 11-17 | 5-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 436 | 425 |
| Passing | 320 | 216 |
| Comp/Att | 30/43 | 11/21 |
| Yards per pass | 7.4 | 9.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 116 | 218 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 6.4 |
| Penalties | 4-40 | 7-76 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 20:03 | 16:37 |
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 |
NCAAF News

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15h

Cincinnati denies agent's claim it knew of Sorsby's gambling
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4h

HC Ryan Day: Ohio State needs to be 'really good' in 4th quarter in '26
The Buckeyes know their upcoming schedule in 2026 will require superior late-game execution because of the opponents and how the previous season ended.
15h
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