North Dakota State Bison @ Northern Iowa Panthers
Game Leaders

128
N. MertensQB
14/33, 1 TD, 4 INT
128

149
P. GraceQB
12/23, 1 TD
149

57
P. Paschall-
16 CAR
57

64
C. LewisRB
13 CAR, 1 TD
64

55
K. HeckendorfWR
5 REC, 1 TD
55

77
J. GrayWR
4 REC
77

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7
J. ThompsonLB
7
Team Stats
227
Total Yards
258
5
Turnovers
1
12
1st Downs
13
7-49
Penalties
6-58
3/14
3rd Down
5/17
0/0
4th Down
0/1
17:13
Possession
19:27
Game Information
Cedar Falls, IA
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 12 | 13 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-14 | 5-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 227 | 258 |
| Passing | 128 | 156 |
| Comp/Att | 14/33 | 13/24 |
| Yards per pass | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing | 99 | 102 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Penalties | 7-49 | 6-58 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 0 |
| Possession | 17:13 | 19:27 |
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 |
| 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 |
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