Western Illinois Leathernecks @ North Dakota State Bison
Game Leaders
Team Stats
184
Total Yards
625
1
Turnovers
1
10
1st Downs
22
4-25
Penalties
7-75
2/13
3rd Down
7/10
2/3
4th Down
0/2
27:41
Possession
32:19
Game Information
Fargo, ND


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 10 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-13 | 7-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 0-2 |
| Total Yards | 184 | 625 |
| Passing | 71 | 200 |
| Comp/Att | 8/13 | 11/16 |
| Yards per pass | 5.5 | 12.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 113 | 425 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 44 |
| Yards per rush | 2.9 | 9.7 |
| Penalties | 4-25 | 7-75 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:41 | 32:19 |
WIU @ NDSU Videos
Raja Nelson turns on the jets for 76-yard TD for North Dakota State
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Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. North Dakota State Bison: Full Highlights
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Matt Morrissey throws 43-yard TD vs. North Dakota State Bison
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2026 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Hawai'i | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| San José State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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