Illinois State Redbirds @ North Dakota State Bison
Game Leaders

270
M. BrownQB
31/48, 1 TD, 2 INT
270

207
B. JensenQB
15/22, 1 TD
207

73
A. LeggettRB
16 CAR
73

56
D.J. McNortonRB
17 CAR, 1 TD
56

78
L. NeblettWR
9 REC
78

70
W. HollowayWR
6 REC
70

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Team Stats
397
Total Yards
333
2
Turnovers
0
21
1st Downs
16
3-30
Penalties
13-108
6/16
3rd Down
5/11
2/3
4th Down
0/0
18:44
Possession
17:56
Game Information
Fargo, ND


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 21 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-16 | 5-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 397 | 333 |
| Passing | 272 | 224 |
| Comp/Att | 31/48 | 15/22 |
| Yards per pass | 5.6 | 9.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 127 | 126 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Penalties | 3-30 | 13-108 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 18:44 | 17:56 |
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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