Illinois State Redbirds @ North Dakota State Bison
Game Leaders

270
M. BrownQB
31/48, 1 TD, 2 INT
270

207
B. JensenQB
15/22, 1 TD
207

73
A. LeggettRB
16 CAR
73

56
D.J. McNortonRB
17 CAR, 1 TD
56

78
L. NeblettWR
9 REC
78

70
W. HollowayWR
6 REC
70

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Team Stats
397
Total Yards
333
2
Turnovers
0
21
1st Downs
16
3-30
Penalties
13-108
6/16
3rd Down
5/11
2/3
4th Down
0/0
18:44
Possession
17:56
Game Information
Fargo, ND


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 21 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-16 | 5-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 397 | 333 |
| Passing | 272 | 224 |
| Comp/Att | 31/48 | 15/22 |
| Yards per pass | 5.6 | 9.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 127 | 126 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Penalties | 3-30 | 13-108 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 18:44 | 17:56 |
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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Big 12 first power conference to have full CSC participation
The Big 12 is becoming the first Power Four conference to have each of its members sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission.
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Gordon, UCLA 2-sport freshman, in transfer portal as track athlete
UCLA's Karson Gordon has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a track and field athlete with plans to play football, he confirmed on social media Friday.
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