North Dakota State Bison @ Illinois State Redbirds
Game Leaders

66
N. MertensQB
8/14
66

85
D. Kiel-
8/14, 1 TD, 2 INT
85

229
T. RoehlRB
30 CAR, 3 TD
229

21
P. FisherRB
11 CAR
21

47
J. WurzbacherTE
3 REC
47

58
K. ChandlerWR
3 REC, 1 TD
58

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Team Stats
479
Total Yards
147
1
Turnovers
3
24
1st Downs
10
5-35
Penalties
2-25
6/12
3rd Down
5/14
0/1
4th Down
1/1
22:01
Possession
14:39
Game Information
Normal, IL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 24 | 10 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-12 | 5-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 479 | 147 |
| Passing | 66 | 96 |
| Comp/Att | 8/14 | 11/24 |
| Yards per pass | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 413 | 51 |
| Rushing Attempts | 58 | 28 |
| Yards per rush | 7.1 | 1.8 |
| Penalties | 5-35 | 2-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 22:01 | 14:39 |
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 |
| 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 |
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