Illinois State Redbirds @ North Dakota State Bison
Game Leaders

124
B. JeffersonQB
9/26, 1 TD, 1 INT
124

72
Z. NolandQB
6/13, 2 INT
72

87
N. WhiteDB
15 CAR
87

57
C. MillerQB
11 CAR, 1 TD
57

51
A. NagelWR
2 REC
51

93
C. WatsonWR
4 REC
93

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Team Stats
257
Total Yards
287
1
Turnovers
4
13
1st Downs
15
2-10
Penalties
3-20
4/17
3rd Down
5/12
1/2
4th Down
0/1
29:54
Possession
30:06
Game Information
Fargo, ND


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 13 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-17 | 5-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 257 | 287 |
| Passing | 124 | 133 |
| Comp/Att | 9/26 | 11/20 |
| Yards per pass | 4.8 | 6.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing | 133 | 154 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 39 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 3.9 |
| Penalties | 2-10 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 29:54 | 30:06 |
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 |
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