North Dakota State Bison @ Tennessee State Tigers
Game Leaders

166
C. PaytonQB
13/16, 1 TD
166

38
J. PalmerQB
5/13
38

57
B. KpeenuRB
10 CAR, 3 TD
57

43
K. RhymesRB
12 CAR
43

68
M. CollinsWR
1 REC, 1 TD
68

16
T. EdwardsWR
1 REC
16

1
T. AneneDE
1

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4
C. SymonsDE
4

4
J. StewartDE
4
Team Stats
433
Total Yards
131
1
Turnovers
2
24
1st Downs
4
1-10
Penalties
5-44
3/9
3rd Down
1/13
1/1
4th Down
0/0
33:37
Possession
26:23
Game Information
Nashville, TN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 24 | 4 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-9 | 1-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 433 | 131 |
| Passing | 242 | 61 |
| Comp/Att | 16/23 | 8/18 |
| Yards per pass | 10.5 | 3.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 191 | 70 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 28 |
| Yards per rush | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Penalties | 1-10 | 5-44 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 33:37 | 26:23 |
NDSU @ TNST Videos
Barika Kpeenu runs for 10-yard rushing touchdown
- 0:16
2025 Standings
FBS
| 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 |
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
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