South Dakota State Jackrabbits @ North Dakota State Bison
Game Leaders

80
R. BerryQB
8/11, 1 TD
80

239
N. MertensQB
15/27, 1 TD, 1 INT
239

85
K. MinettRB
22 CAR
85

58
N. MertensQB
8 CAR, 1 TD
58

60
J. HarrisWR
8 REC, 1 TD
60

96
K. HeckendorfWR
5 REC
96

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4
C. KjerstadCB
4

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Team Stats
234
Total Yards
358
0
Turnovers
2
21
1st Downs
15
8-56
Penalties
6-67
4/13
3rd Down
3/10
0/1
4th Down
0/0
21:18
Possession
15:22
Game Information
Fargo, ND


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 21 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-13 | 3-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 234 | 358 |
| Passing | 130 | 239 |
| Comp/Att | 18/24 | 15/27 |
| Yards per pass | 5.4 | 8.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 104 | 119 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 28 |
| Yards per rush | 2.4 | 4.3 |
| Penalties | 8-56 | 6-67 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 21:18 | 15:22 |
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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