North Dakota State Bison @ South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Game Leaders

130
N. MertensQB
15/31, 2 TD, 2 INT
130

119
T. O'BrienQB
13/21
119

57
D.J. McNortonRB
17 CAR
57

164
K. MinettRB
34 CAR, 2 TD
164

47
W. HollowayWR
3 REC
47

50
M. SteffenWR
4 REC
50

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Team Stats
252
Total Yards
322
2
Turnovers
1
14
1st Downs
17
3-18
Penalties
5-45
4/15
3rd Down
4/14
0/2
4th Down
1/2
17:38
Possession
19:02
Game Information
Brookings, SD
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 14 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-15 | 4-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 252 | 322 |
| Passing | 136 | 127 |
| Comp/Att | 15/31 | 13/21 |
| Yards per pass | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 122 | 203 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 45 |
| Yards per rush | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Penalties | 3-18 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 17:38 | 19:02 |
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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