James Madison Dukes vs North Dakota State Bison
NCAA FCS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PRES. BY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NDSU | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
JMU | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
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Game Leaders

130
E. StickQB
13/22, 1 TD
130

148
B. SchorQB
14/32, 2 INT
148

63
B. AndersonRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
63

30
M. MarshallRB
11 CAR, 1 TD
30

74
D. ShepherdWR
6 REC, 1 TD
74

107
R. StapletonWR
7 REC
107

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Team Stats
264
Total Yards
241
1
Turnovers
3
16
1st Downs
15
6-55
Penalties
3-35
6/17
3rd Down
4/14
0/1
4th Down
1/2
37:41
Possession
22:19
Game Information
Frisco, TX
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 16 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-17 | 4-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 264 | 241 |
| Passing | 130 | 148 |
| Comp/Att | 13/22 | 14/32 |
| Yards per pass | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 134 | 93 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Penalties | 6-55 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 37:41 | 22:19 |
NDSU vs JMU Videos
Stick connects with Shepherd for long TD
- 0:37
Bison fans storm field after winning FCS title
- 0:44
JMU executes fake punt for big gain
- 0:28
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 |
| Sun Belt - EastSun Belt - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 8-0 | 12-2 |
| Old Dominion | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| App State | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| Georgia State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Sun Belt - WestSun Belt - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6-2 | 8-6 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Louisiana | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Arkansas State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Texas State | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| South Alabama | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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