Illinois State Redbirds @ North Dakota State Bison
FCS Championship - Second Round
10-4, 7-1 Away
29
10-4, 7-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 29 |
NDSU | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
12-1, 6-1 Home
28
12-1, 6-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
422
Total Yards
179
5
Turnovers
2
23
1st Downs
6
4-21
Penalties
5-54
6/18
3rd Down
2/13
4/6
4th Down
1/2
42:01
Possession
17:59
Game Information
Fargo, ND
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1st Quarter
Touchdown
12:39 - 1st
0
ILST
7
NDSU
Bryce Lance 78 Yd pass from Cole Payton (Eli Ozick Kick)
1 play, 78 yards, 0:11
Touchdown
4:40 - 1st
0
ILST
14
NDSU
Jackson Williams 52 Yd Punt Return (Eli Ozick Kick)
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:40
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
11:21 - 2nd
7
ILST
14
NDSU
Victor Dawson 69 Yd Run (Matt Maldonado Kick)
4 plays, 86 yards, 2:27
Touchdown
8:09 - 2nd
7
ILST
21
NDSU
Nathaniel Staehling 73 Yd Interception Return (Eli Ozick Kick)
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:55
Touchdown
0:50 - 2nd
14
ILST
21
NDSU
Daniel Sobkowicz 8 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick)
14 plays, 82 yards, 7:14
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:38 - 4th
14
ILST
28
NDSU
Barika Kpeenu 4 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick)
1 play, 4 yards, 0:04
Touchdown
2:44 - 4th
21
ILST
28
NDSU
Daniel Sobkowicz 8 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick)
7 plays, 41 yards, 1:51
Touchdown
1:00 - 4th
29
ILST
28
NDSU
Daniel Sobkowicz 6 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Tommy Rittenhouse Pass to Scotty Presson Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)
6 plays, 23 yards, 0:51
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
100%
--ILST
0%
--NDSU
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri 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 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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