North Dakota State Bison @ Southern Illinois Salukis
Game Leaders

105
N. MertensQB
9/23, 1 INT
105

186
C. DiekerQB
10/23, 2 TD
186

150
P. Paschall-
28 CAR
150

127
D. KarimRB
23 CAR, 1 TD
127

63
W. HollowayWR
5 REC
63

90
J. AllariaWR
6 REC, 1 TD
90

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1
B. JordanLB
1

7
M. KittelsonLB
7

10
B. JordanLB
10
Team Stats
324
Total Yards
325
1
Turnovers
0
19
1st Downs
14
6-50
Penalties
5-78
5/16
3rd Down
3/12
0/2
4th Down
0/0
22:54
Possession
13:46
Game Information
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 19 | 14 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-16 | 3-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 324 | 325 |
| Passing | 131 | 192 |
| Comp/Att | 9/23 | 10/23 |
| Yards per pass | 4.6 | 8.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 219 | 139 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Penalties | 6-50 | 5-78 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 22:54 | 13:46 |
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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