North Dakota State Bison @ South Dakota Coyotes
FCS Championship - Quarterfinals
11-3, 4-2 Away
45
11-3, 4-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NDSU | 21 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 45 |
SDAK | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
10-3, 6-2 Home
17
10-3, 6-2 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
416
Total Yards
298
0
Turnovers
3
22
1st Downs
16
5-35
Penalties
5-41
8/11
3rd Down
4/10
1/1
4th Down
2/2
36:08
Possession
23:52
Game Information
Vermillion, SD
Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Touchdown
8:30 - 1st
7
NDSU
0
SDAK
Cam Miller 9 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
10 plays, 75 yards, 6:30
Field Goal
5:32 - 1st
7
NDSU
3
SDAK
Will Leyland 32 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 60 yards, 2:58
Touchdown
1:57 - 1st
14
NDSU
3
SDAK
Cole Payton 43 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
7 plays, 76 yards, 3:30
Touchdown
0:05 - 1st
21
NDSU
3
SDAK
Jayden Price 82 Yd Punt Return (Griffin Crosa Kick)
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:47
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
6:59 - 2nd
28
NDSU
3
SDAK
Joe Stoffel 4 Yd pass from Cam Miller (Griffin Crosa Kick)
9 plays, 81 yards, 5:27
Touchdown
0:23 - 2nd
35
NDSU
3
SDAK
Cole Payton 17 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
7 plays, 54 yards, 3:35
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:07 - 3rd
35
NDSU
10
SDAK
Javion Phelps 16 Yd pass from Aidan Bouman (Will Leyland Kick)
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:53
Field Goal
0:50 - 3rd
38
NDSU
10
SDAK
Griffin Crosa 40 Yd Field Goal
15 plays, 53 yards, 9:17
4th Quarter
Touchdown
9:12 - 4th
45
NDSU
10
SDAK
TaMerik Williams 19 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
7 plays, 45 yards, 4:40
Touchdown
2:58 - 4th
45
NDSU
17
SDAK
Charles Pierre Jr. 5 Yd Run (Will Leyland Kick)
14 plays, 74 yards, 6:09
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
100%
--NDSU
0%
--SDAK
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FBS
| 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 |
| 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 |
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