Illinois State Redbirds @ North Dakota State Bison
FCS CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINALS
10-5, 6-3 Away
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10-5, 6-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
NDSU | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
14-0, 8-0 Home
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14-0, 8-0 Home
Game Leaders
34
B. JeffersonQB
3/8, 1 INT
34
135
T. LanceQB
10/21
135
94
J. RobinsonRB
24 CAR
94
49
T. BrooksRB
8 CAR
49
16
J. RobinsonRB
1 REC
16
107
C. WatsonWR
7 REC
107
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Team Stats
194
Total Yards
263
1
Turnovers
0
9
1st Downs
15
5-45
Penalties
4-33
3/12
3rd Down
7/17
0/2
4th Down
1/1
27:33
Possession
32:27
Game Information
Fargo, ND
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 9 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 | 7-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 194 | 263 |
| Passing | 34 | 135 |
| Comp/Att | 3/8 | 10/21 |
| Yards per pass | 4.3 | 6.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 160 | 128 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 43 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Penalties | 5-45 | 4-33 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:33 | 32:27 |
ILST @ NDSU Videos
Lance's 55-yard pass sets up a North Dakota State FG
2025 Standings
FCS
| 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 |
| Mountain 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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