Youngstown State at North Dakota State

Saturday, November 1, 2025

North Dakota State beat Youngstown State 38–⁠30. It was their 16th meeting; North Dakota State leads the series 13–⁠3.

AwayYoungstown State8–⁠5 in 2025
30
HomeNorth Dakota State12–⁠1 in 2025
38

Final at Fargodome, FargoIndoorsTV: ESPN+Attendance 14,607

Official
John ShayGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Youngstown State3173730
North Dakota State7217338

Standouts

Player stats

Youngstown State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Beau Brungard19/3020311
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jaden Gilbert663039
Beau Brungard1550216
Ky Wilson649013
Ethan Wright2604
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Max Tomczak559014
Luke Hensley349027
Jaden Gilbert442031
Alex McDonald116116
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Preston Zandier0001

North Dakota State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Cole Payton17/2419401
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Barika Kpeenu1574318
Cole Payton1228011
D.J. Scott725110
Bryce Lance1505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Bryce Lance565031
RaJa Nelson452026
Chris Harris330013
Reis Kessel121021
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Donovan Woolen0001

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Youngstown StateNorth Dakota State
371Total yards327
203Passing yards194
168Rushing yards133
6.8Yards per pass8.1
5.8Yards per rush3.3
21First downs18
3–⁠8Third downs7–⁠12
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠0
3Turnovers1
7–⁠26Penalties4–⁠30
26:45Possession33:15

Efficiency

Youngstown StateNorth Dakota State
46%Success rate47%
0.10EPA per play0.18
1.22Explosiveness1.15
0.22Rushing EPA0.17
0.17Passing EPA0.27
33%Passing-down success42%
2%Havoc by its defense5%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Dakota State 90% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

North Dakota State −26.5, over/under 60.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Every drive

North Dakota State end zoneYoungstown State end zoneQ1 North Dakota StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Youngstown StateField goal, 11 playsQ1 North Dakota StateTouchdown, 11 playsQ1 Youngstown StateTouchdown, 9 playsQ2 North Dakota StatePunt, 7 playsQ2 Youngstown StateInterception, 5 playsQ2 North Dakota StateTouchdown, 4 playsQ2 North Dakota StateTouchdown, 2 playsQ2 Youngstown StateTouchdown, 6 playsQ2 North Dakota StateResult not recordedQ2 Youngstown StateTouchdownQ2 Youngstown StateField goal, 7 playsQ2 North Dakota StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Youngstown StateField goal, 7 playsQ3 North Dakota StateTouchdown, 12 playsQ3 Youngstown StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 North Dakota StateInterception, 5 playsQ3 Youngstown StateTouchdown, 7 playsQ4 North Dakota StateField goal, 12 playsQ4 Youngstown StatePunt, 5 playsQ4 North Dakota StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 Youngstown StateFumble, 1 playQ4 North Dakota StateEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. North Dakota State drives left to right, Youngstown State right to left. Our source’s drive data for this game doesn’t add up to the final score, so a score may be missing here; the scoring by quarter above is complete.
  1. Q1 North Dakota StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  2. Q1 Youngstown StateField goal, 11 plays, 43 yards
  3. Q1 North Dakota StateTouchdown, 11 plays, 53 yards
  4. Q1 Youngstown StateTouchdown, 9 plays, 65 yards
  5. Q2 North Dakota StatePunt, 7 plays, 31 yards
  6. Q2 Youngstown StateInterception, 5 plays, 14 yards
  7. Q2 North Dakota StateTouchdown, 4 plays, 16 yards
  8. Q2 North Dakota StateTouchdown, 2 plays, 6 yards
  9. Q2 Youngstown StateTouchdown, 6 plays, 43 yards
  10. Q2 North Dakota StateResult not recorded, 0 yards
  11. Q2 Youngstown StateTouchdown, 0 yards
  12. Q2 Youngstown StateField goal, 7 plays, 44 yards
  13. Q2 North Dakota StateEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  14. Q3 Youngstown StateField goal, 7 plays, 51 yards
  15. Q3 North Dakota StateTouchdown, 12 plays, 81 yards
  16. Q3 Youngstown StatePunt, 4 plays, 14 yards
  17. Q3 North Dakota StateInterception, 5 plays, 34 yards
  18. Q3 Youngstown StateTouchdown, 7 plays, 62 yards
  19. Q4 North Dakota StateField goal, 12 plays, 73 yards
  20. Q4 Youngstown StatePunt, 5 plays, 13 yards
  21. Q4 North Dakota StatePunt, 6 plays, 20 yards
  22. Q4 Youngstown StateFumble, 1 play, 3 yards
  23. Q4 North Dakota StateEnd of game, 2 plays, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter4 drives, then North Dakota State 7, Youngstown State 3
North Dakota State Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35(15:00) #30 J.Wilkins kickoff 65 yards to the NDSU00, Touchback
14:541st & 10 at own 25(14:59) Shotgun #9 C.Payton rush left for 2 yards gain to the NDSU27 (#39 D.Hodge), out of bounds
14:232nd & 8 at own 27(14:30) Shotgun #8 B.Kpeenu rush right for 4 yards gain to the NDSU31 (#5 C.Marshall; #56 C.Johannesen)
13:453rd & 4 at own 31(13:45) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass incomplete short middle to #88 C.Williams thrown to NDSU39 broken up by #3 M.Wells
13:384th & 4 at own 31(13:43) #39 A.Bickerton punt 41 yards to the YSU28 fair catch by #4 M.Tomczak at YSU28
Youngstown State Field goal, 11 plays
13:251st & 10 at own 28(13:37) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short middle to #4 M.Tomczak caught at YSU40, for 14 yards to the YSU42 (#0 J.Alexander), 1ST DOWN
13:001st & 10 at own 42(13:06) Shotgun #1 K.Wilson rush right for 11 yards gain to the NDSU47 (#43 L.Kopp), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
12:311st & 10 at opp 47(12:37) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush left for 3 yards gain to the NDSU44 (#58 K.Wilson)
11:402nd & 7 at opp 44(11:52) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short right to #7 J.Gilbert caught at YSU49, for 1 yard to the NDSU43 (#1 D.Woolen)
11:063rd & 6 at opp 43(11:06) PENALTY YSU False Start (#62 S.Keenan) 5 yards from NDSU43 to NDSU48. NO PLAY
10:473rd & 11 at opp 48(10:47) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard sacked for loss of 8 yards to the YSU44 (#93 T.Anene) PENALTY NDSU Face Mask (#1 D.Woolen) 15 yards from NDSU48 to NDSU33, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
10:211st & 10 at opp 33(10:20) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush right for 11 yards gain to the NDSU22, out of bounds at NDSU22, 1ST DOWN
9:371st & 10 at opp 22(09:40) Shotgun #2 E.Wright rush middle for 4 yards gain to the NDSU18 (#1 D.Woolen)
8:572nd & 6 at opp 18(08:56) PENALTY YSU False Start (#78 D.Leigh) 5 yards from NDSU18 to NDSU23. NO PLAY
8:242nd & 11 at opp 23(08:34) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short left to #4 M.Tomczak caught at NDSU26, for 12 yards to the NDSU11 (#0 J.Alexander), 1ST DOWN
7:511st & 10 at opp 11(07:59) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush left for 0 yards to the NDSU11 (#92 K.McCaslin)
7:172nd & 10 at opp 11(07:17) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard sacked for loss of 17 yards to the NDSU28 (#93 T.Anene) PENALTY YSU Intentional Grounding (#12 B.Brungard)
6:483rd & 27 at opp 28(07:00) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush right for 1 yard loss to the NDSU29, End Of Play
6:224th & 28 at opp 29(06:24) #24 A.Lastovka field goal attempt from 47 yards GOOD (H: #40 B.Kilpatrick, LS: #49 B.Floyd), clock 06:22Youngstown State 3, North Dakota State 0
6:151st & 10 at own 35(06:22) #30 J.Wilkins kickoff 60 yards to the NDSU05 #3 R.Nelson return 39 yards to the NDSU44 (#6 M.Shahid), out of bounds
6:224th & 28 at own 29Timeout , clock 06:22
North Dakota State Touchdown, 11 plays
6:071st & 10 at own 44(06:14) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass incomplete deep right to #7 D.Scott thrown to YSU33
6:15Timeout , clock 06:15
6:012nd & 10 at own 44(06:06) Shotgun #7 D.Scott rush middle for 2 yards gain to the NDSU46 (#5 C.Marshall)
5:153rd & 8 at own 46(05:29) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short middle to #81 R.Kessel caught at YSU37, for 21 yards to the YSU33 (#11 D.Hickey; #33 P.Zandier), 1ST DOWN
4:331st & 10 at opp 33(04:47) #9 C.Payton pass complete short left to #88 C.Williams caught at YSU22, for 11 yards to the YSU22 (#6 M.Shahid), 1ST DOWN
4:061st & 10 at opp 22(04:11) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short right to #3 R.Nelson caught at YSU21, for 6 yards to the YSU16, out of bounds at YSU16
3:332nd & 4 at opp 16(03:40) Shotgun #7 D.Scott rush left for 1 yard loss to the YSU17 (#33 P.Zandier)
2:463rd & 5 at opp 17(02:59) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short right to #19 C.Harris caught at YSU12, for 5 yards to the YSU12 (#7 J.Wimpye), 1ST DOWN
2:131st & 10 at opp 12(02:18) Shotgun #9 C.Payton rush right for 7 yards gain to the YSU05 (#11 D.Hickey)
1:372nd & 3 at opp 5(01:44) #8 B.Kpeenu rush middle for 4 yards gain to the YSU01 (#8 C.Cunningham), 1ST DOWN
1:141st & goal at opp 1(01:20) #9 C.Payton rush middle for 0 yards to the YSU01 (#33 P.Zandier; #35 G.Rollins)
0:412nd & goal at opp 1(00:44) Shotgun #8 B.Kpeenu rush middle for 1 yard gain to the YSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:41 #38 E.Ozick kick attempt good (H: #39 A.Bickerton, LS: #48 C.Bowers)North Dakota State 7, Youngstown State 3
0:341st & 10 at own 35(00:41) #38 E.Ozick kickoff 65 yards to the YSU00 #1 K.Wilson return 32 yards to the YSU32 (#38 E.Ozick), out of bounds
0:41Timeout , clock 00:41
Youngstown State Touchdown, 9 plays
0:191st & 10 at own 32(00:33) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short left to #6 L.Hensley caught at YSU37, for 5 yards to the YSU37 (#2 J.Duffie), out of bounds
0:112nd & 5 at own 37(00:11) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short middle to #4 M.Tomczak caught at YSU50, for 13 yards to the YSU50 (#29 D.Givance), 1ST DOWN
Q2 14:391st & 10 at the 50(14:59) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short middle to #15 M.Manna caught at NDSU49, for 8 yards to the NDSU42 (#43 L.Kopp; #52 N.Staehling)
Q2 14:102nd & 2 at opp 42(14:21) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short right to #2 E.Wright caught at NDSU45, for 5 yards to the NDSU37 (#1 D.Woolen; #58 K.Wilson), 1ST DOWN
Q2 13:431st & 10 at opp 37(13:50) Shotgun #1 K.Wilson rush left for 6 yards gain to the NDSU31 (#27 R.Jones)
Q2 13:052nd & 4 at opp 31(13:14) Shotgun #1 K.Wilson rush right for 13 yards gain to the NDSU18 (#52 N.Staehling), 1ST DOWN
Q2 12:241st & 10 at opp 18(12:31) Shotgun #7 J.Gilbert rush middle for 12 yards gain to the NDSU06 (#14 T.Eady), 1ST DOWN
Q2 11:521st & goal at opp 6PENALTY YSU False Start (#63 I.Perkins) 5 yards from NDSU06 to NDSU11. NO PLAY
Q2 11:221st & goal at opp 11(11:30) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush right for 1 yard gain to the NDSU10, out of bounds at NDSU10
Q2 10:432nd & goal at opp 10(10:54) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush left for 10 yards gain to the NDSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:43 #24 A.Lastovka kick attempt good (H: #40 B.Kilpatrick, LS: #49 B.Floyd)Youngstown State 10, North Dakota State 7
Q2 10:431st & 10 at own 35(10:43) #30 J.Wilkins kickoff 65 yards to the NDSU00, Touchback
Q2 10:43Timeout , clock 10:43
2nd quarter8 drives, then North Dakota State 28, Youngstown State 20
North Dakota State Punt, 7 plays
10:361st & 10 at own 25(10:42) Shotgun #9 C.Payton rush left for 0 yards to the NDSU25 (#6 M.Shahid; #7 J.Wimpye), out of bounds
10:032nd & 10 at own 25(10:09) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short right to #5 B.Lance caught at NDSU38, for 14 yards to the NDSU39 (#7 J.Wimpye), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
9:301st & 10 at own 39(09:36) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass incomplete deep middle to #5 B.Lance thrown to YSU25
9:222nd & 10 at own 39(09:29) #8 B.Kpeenu rush middle for 13 yards gain to the YSU48 (#1 D.Harris), 1ST DOWN
8:371st & 10 at opp 48(08:47) Shotgun #18 J.Williams rush left for 1 yard loss to the YSU49 (#0 J.Williams-West), out of bounds
7:592nd & 11 at opp 49(08:07) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short left to #8 B.Kpeenu caught at YSU48, for 5 yards to the YSU44 (#11 D.Hickey)
7:253rd & 6 at opp 44(07:28) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass incomplete short middle to #5 B.Lance thrown to YSU33
7:164th & 6 at opp 44(07:23) #39 A.Bickerton punt 39 yards to the YSU05
Youngstown State Interception, 5 plays
7:091st & 10 at own 5(07:14) Shotgun #7 J.Gilbert rush middle for 2 yards gain to the YSU07 (#43 L.Kopp; #64 J.Duttenhefer)
7:164th & 6 at opp 44Timeout , clock 07:16
Youngstown State Interception, 5 plays
6:312nd & 8 at own 7(06:33) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass incomplete short left to #4 M.Tomczak thrown to YSU10 QB hurried by #1 D.Woolen
6:223rd & 8 at own 7(06:30) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short right to #11 M.Solomon caught at YSU17, for 12 yards to the YSU19 (#24 A.Chideme-Alfaro), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
6:051st & 10 at own 19(06:05) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass incomplete short middle to #4 M.Tomczak thrown to YSU38
5:592nd & 10 at own 19(06:04) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass intercepted by #1 D.Woolen at YSU19, End Of Play
North Dakota State Touchdown, 4 plays
5:521st & 10 at opp 19(05:58) Shotgun #7 D.Scott rush right for 4 yards gain to the YSU15 (#3 M.Wells; #6 M.Shahid)
5:142nd & 6 at opp 15(05:21) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short middle to #19 C.Harris caught at YSU11, for 12 yards to the YSU03 (#1 D.Harris), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
4:571st & goal at opp 3(04:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass incomplete short right to #19 C.Harris thrown to YSU00 broken up by #5 C.Marshall
4:522nd & goal at opp 3(04:55) #7 D.Scott rush left for 3 yards gain to the YSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:52 #38 E.Ozick kick attempt good (H: #39 A.Bickerton, LS: #48 C.Bowers)North Dakota State 14, Youngstown State 10
4:47(04:52) #38 E.Ozick kickoff 65 yards to the YSU00 #1 K.Wilson return 9 yards to the YSU00 fumbled by #1 K.Wilson at YSU00 recovered by NDSU #23 K.Huber at YSU09, End Of Play
4:52Timeout , clock 04:52
North Dakota State Touchdown, 2 plays
4:391st & goal at opp 9(04:46) Shotgun #8 B.Kpeenu rush left for 5 yards gain to the YSU04 (#3 M.Wells; #98 C.Vaughn)
4:172nd & goal at opp 4(04:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 B.Kpeenu rush left for 4 yards gain to the YSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:17. The previous play is under automatic review - “Short of the goal line”. CALL UPHELD #38 E.Ozick kick attempt good (H: #39 A.Bickerton, LS: #48 C.Bowers)North Dakota State 21, Youngstown State 10
Youngstown State Touchdown, 6 plays
4:081st & 10 at own 35(04:17) #38 E.Ozick kickoff 63 yards to the YSU02 #1 K.Wilson return 52 yards to the NDSU46 (#29 D.Givance), out of bounds
4:081st & 10 at opp 46PENALTY YSU Delay Of Game (#12 B.Brungard) 5 yards from NDSU46 to YSU49. NO PLAY
4:021st & 15 at own 49(04:07) Shotgun #7 J.Gilbert rush middle for 8 yards gain to the NDSU43 (#94 L.Larson)
4:081st & 10 at opp 46Timeout Youngstown State, clock 04:08
3:172nd & 7 at opp 43(03:26) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short middle to #4 M.Tomczak caught at NDSU36, for 8 yards to the NDSU35 (#14 T.Eady), 1ST DOWN
2:421st & 10 at opp 35(02:53) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short left to #7 J.Gilbert caught at NDSU35, for 4 yards to the NDSU31 (#1 D.Woolen; #24 A.Chideme-Alfaro), out of bounds
2:002nd & 6 at opp 31(02:08) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short middle to #4 M.Tomczak caught at NDSU19, for 12 yards to the NDSU19 (#24 A.Chideme-Alfaro), 1ST DOWN
1:541st & 10 at opp 19(01:59) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush middle for 3 yards gain to the NDSU16 (#1 D.Woolen; #95 Z.Vanderpool)
2:002nd & 6 at own 31Timeout , clock 02:00
1:492nd & 7 at opp 16(01:53) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short middle to #17 A.McDonald caught at NDSU00, for 16 yards to the NDSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:49, 1ST DOWN #24 A.Lastovka kick attempt good (H: #40 B.Kilpatrick, LS: #49 B.Floyd)North Dakota State 21, Youngstown State 17
1:541st & 10 at own 19Timeout North Dakota State, clock 01:54
1:321st & 10 at own 35(01:49) #30 J.Wilkins kickoff 65 yards to the NDSU00 #18 J.Williams return 100 yards to the YSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:32 #38 E.Ozick kick attempt good (H: #39 A.Bickerton, LS: #48 C.Bowers)North Dakota State 28, Youngstown State 17
1:32PENALTY NDSU False Start (#76 R.Babatz) 5 yards from YSU03 to YSU08. NO PLAY
Youngstown State Field goal, 7 plays
1:321st & 10 at own 35(01:32) #38 E.Ozick kickoff 65 yards to the YSU00, Touchback
1:241st & 10 at own 25(01:31) Shotgun #7 J.Gilbert rush middle for 1 yard loss to the YSU24 (#58 K.Wilson)
0:462nd & 11 at own 24(00:48) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass incomplete short right to #4 M.Tomczak thrown to YSU28 broken up by #93 T.Anene
0:383rd & 11 at own 24(00:44) Shotgun #7 J.Gilbert rush middle for 39 yards gain to the NDSU37 (#24 A.Chideme-Alfaro), 1ST DOWN
0:281st & 10 at opp 37(00:34) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass incomplete short middle to #11 M.Solomon thrown to NDSU22
0:353rd & 11 at own 24Timeout Youngstown State, clock 00:35
0:202nd & 10 at opp 37(00:27) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short middle to #2 E.Wright caught at NDSU35, for 6 yards to the NDSU31 (#1 D.Woolen; #64 J.Duttenhefer)
0:202nd & 10 at opp 37Timeout Youngstown State, clock 00:20
0:133rd & 4 at opp 31(00:19) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass incomplete deep right to #4 M.Tomczak thrown to NDSU05 QB hurried by #92 K.McCaslin
0:202nd & 10 at own 37Timeout North Dakota State, clock 00:20
0:084th & 4 at opp 31(00:12) #24 A.Lastovka field goal attempt from 49 yards GOOD (H: #40 B.Kilpatrick, LS: #49 B.Floyd), clock 00:08North Dakota State 28, Youngstown State 20
North Dakota State End of half, 1 play
0:031st & 10 at own 35(00:08) #30 J.Wilkins kickoff 54 yards to the NDSU11 #3 R.Nelson return 16 yards to the NDSU27 (#21 R.Davidson; #35 G.Rollins)
0:021st & 10 at own 27(00:02) Kneel down by #9 C.Payton at NDSU26 for loss of 1 yard
3rd quarter6 drives, then North Dakota State 35, Youngstown State 23
Youngstown State Field goal, 7 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35(15:00) #38 E.Ozick kickoff 65 yards to the YSU00, Touchback
14:511st & 10 at own 25(14:59) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush middle for 5 yards gain to the YSU30, End Of Play
14:262nd & 5 at own 30(14:33) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Wilson rush left for 11 yards gain to the YSU41 (#14 T.Eady), 1ST DOWN
13:571st & 10 at own 41(14:11) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete deep middle to #7 J.Gilbert caught at NDSU34, for 31 yards to the NDSU28 (#14 T.Eady), 1ST DOWN
13:371st & 10 at opp 28(13:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Wilson rush left for 4 yards gain to the NDSU24 (#24 A.Chideme-Alfaro)
12:592nd & 6 at opp 24(13:04) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass incomplete short middle to #2 E.Wright thrown to NDSU22 broken up by #43 L.Kopp
12:553rd & 6 at opp 24(12:58) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass incomplete short middle to #13 F.Walters thrown to NDSU14
12:514th & 6 at opp 24(12:54) #24 A.Lastovka field goal attempt from 42 yards GOOD (H: #40 B.Kilpatrick, LS: #49 B.Floyd), clock 12:51North Dakota State 28, Youngstown State 23
12:451st & 10 at own 35(12:51) #30 J.Wilkins kickoff 63 yards to the NDSU02 #3 R.Nelson return 14 yards to the NDSU16 (#21 R.Davidson), out of bounds
12:514th & 6 at own 24Timeout , clock 12:51
North Dakota State Touchdown, 12 plays
12:351st & 10 at own 16(12:44) Shotgun #5 B.Lance rush left for 5 yards gain to the NDSU21 (#6 M.Shahid; #44 P.Jacobs)
12:042nd & 5 at own 21(12:07) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass incomplete short left to #5 B.Lance thrown to NDSU33
11:473rd & 5 at own 21(12:03) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short right to #3 R.Nelson caught at NDSU29, for 10 yards to the NDSU31, out of bounds at NDSU31, 1ST DOWN
11:221st & 10 at own 31(11:27) #8 B.Kpeenu rush middle for 5 yards gain to the NDSU36 (#6 M.Shahid; #11 D.Hickey)
10:422nd & 5 at own 36(10:50) #8 B.Kpeenu rush right for 6 yards gain to the NDSU42 (#7 J.Wimpye), 1ST DOWN
10:001st & 10 at own 42(10:06) Shotgun #9 C.Payton rush right for 6 yards gain to the NDSU48 (#11 D.Hickey)
9:212nd & 4 at own 48(09:27) #8 B.Kpeenu rush middle for 1 yard gain to the NDSU49 (#5 C.Marshall)
8:353rd & 3 at own 49(08:47) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete deep middle to #5 B.Lance caught at YSU22, for 31 yards to the YSU20 (#6 M.Shahid), 1ST DOWN
8:081st & 10 at opp 20(08:19) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short left to #40 K.Zenzen caught at YSU16, for 9 yards to the YSU11 (#1 D.Harris), out of bounds
7:362nd & 1 at opp 11(07:43) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short left to #5 B.Lance caught at YSU13, for 5 yards to the YSU06 (#1 D.Harris; #7 J.Wimpye), 1ST DOWN
7:021st & goal at opp 6(07:07) Shotgun #8 B.Kpeenu rush middle for 4 yards gain to the YSU02 (#94 A.Ajaga; #6 M.Shahid)
6:372nd & goal at opp 2(06:37) Shotgun #8 B.Kpeenu rush middle for 1 yard gain to the YSU01 (#44 P.Jacobs) PENALTY YSU Offside (#94 A.Ajaga) 1 yard from YSU02 to YSU01. NO PLAY
6:222nd & goal at opp 1(06:22) Shotgun #8 B.Kpeenu rush middle for 1 yard gain to the YSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:22 #38 E.Ozick kick attempt good (H: #39 A.Bickerton, LS: #48 C.Bowers)North Dakota State 35, Youngstown State 23
6:161st & 10 at own 35(06:22) #38 E.Ozick kickoff 65 yards to the YSU00 #1 K.Wilson return 22 yards to the YSU22 (#21 N.Taylor)
6:22Timeout , clock 06:22
Youngstown State Punt, 4 plays
6:061st & 10 at own 22(06:16) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush right for 11 yards gain to the YSU33 (#29 D.Givance), 1ST DOWN
5:501st & 10 at own 33(05:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass incomplete short right to #13 F.Walters thrown to YSU47
5:402nd & 10 at own 33(05:49) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short right to #1 K.Wilson caught at YSU35, for 3 yards to the YSU36, out of bounds at YSU36
5:013rd & 7 at own 36(05:07) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass incomplete short right to #15 M.Manna thrown to YSU40 QB hurried by #93 T.Anene
4:474th & 7 at own 36(04:59) #40 B.Kilpatrick punt 49 yards to the NDSU15 #18 J.Williams return 21 yards to the NDSU36 (#17 A.McDonald; #89 C.Sechrest) PENALTY NDSU Illegal Formation declined
North Dakota State Interception, 5 plays
4:351st & 10 at own 36(04:46) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short right to #19 C.Harris caught at NDSU49, for 13 yards to the NDSU49 (#1 D.Harris), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
4:474th & 7 at opp 36Timeout , clock 04:47
North Dakota State Interception, 5 plays
4:081st & 10 at own 49(04:14) #7 D.Scott rush middle for 10 yards gain to the YSU41 (#11 D.Hickey), 1ST DOWN
3:301st & 10 at opp 41PENALTY NDSU Illegal Snap (#63 T.Fraley) 5 yards from YSU41 to YSU46. NO PLAY
3:191st & 15 at opp 46(03:26) Shotgun #9 C.Payton rush middle for 7 yards gain to the YSU39 (#1 D.Harris)
2:312nd & 8 at opp 39(02:44) Shotgun #9 C.Payton rush right for 3 yards gain to the YSU36 (#1 D.Harris)
1:473rd & 5 at opp 36(02:00) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass intercepted by #33 P.Zandier at YSU30 #33 P.Zandier return 5 yards to the YSU35, End Of Play PENALTY NDSU Holding declined
Youngstown State Touchdown, 7 plays
1:411st & 10 at own 35PENALTY YSU False Start (#64 M.Keeley) 5 yards from YSU35 to YSU30. NO PLAY
1:271st & 15 at own 30(01:33) Shotgun #7 J.Gilbert rush middle for 3 yards gain to the YSU33 (#43 L.Kopp)
0:472nd & 12 at own 33(01:01) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short middle to #7 J.Gilbert caught at YSU39, for 6 yards to the YSU39 (#1 D.Woolen)
0:103rd & 6 at own 39(00:21) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete deep right to #6 L.Hensley caught at NDSU34, for 27 yards to the NDSU34, out of bounds at NDSU34, 1ST DOWN
0:021st & 10 at opp 34(00:02) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short middle to #6 L.Hensley caught at NDSU21, for 17 yards to the NDSU17 (#24 A.Chideme-Alfaro), 1ST DOWN
Q4 14:521st & 10 at opp 17(14:59) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush middle for 1 yard loss to the NDSU18, End Of Play
Q4 14:062nd & 11 at opp 18(14:14) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush middle for 16 yards gain to the NDSU02 (#27 R.Jones), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
Q4 13:541st & goal at opp 2(13:57) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush right for 2 yards gain to the NDSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 13:54 #24 A.Lastovka kick attempt good (H: #40 B.Kilpatrick, LS: #49 B.Floyd)North Dakota State 35, Youngstown State 30
Q4 13:451st & 10 at own 35(13:54) #30 J.Wilkins kickoff 65 yards to the NDSU00 #18 J.Williams return 24 yards to the NDSU24 (#7 J.Wimpye; #9 J.Robinson)
Q4 13:54Timeout , clock 13:54
4th quarter4 drives, then North Dakota State 38, Youngstown State 30
North Dakota State Field goal, 12 plays
13:391st & 10 at own 24(13:44) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short right to #5 B.Lance caught at NDSU22, for 13 yards to the NDSU37 (#1 D.Harris), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
13:111st & 10 at own 37(13:11) #9 C.Payton sacked for loss of 2 yards to the NDSU35 (#35 G.Rollins)
12:172nd & 12 at own 35(12:20) #9 C.Payton sacked for loss of 6 yards to the NDSU29 (#48 A.Jackson-Dunaway)
11:413rd & 18 at own 29(11:57) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete deep right to #3 R.Nelson caught at YSU45, for 26 yards to the YSU45 (#6 M.Shahid), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
11:031st & 10 at opp 45(11:09) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short right to #5 B.Lance caught at YSU48, for 2 yards to the YSU43 (#11 D.Hickey)
10:262nd & 8 at opp 43(10:34) Shotgun #8 B.Kpeenu rush left for 3 yards gain to the YSU40 (#0 J.Williams-West)
9:433rd & 5 at opp 40(09:54) Shotgun #9 C.Payton rush left for 11 yards gain to the YSU29 (#44 P.Jacobs), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
9:031st & 10 at opp 29(09:11) #8 B.Kpeenu rush middle for 18 yards gain to the YSU11 (#11 D.Hickey), 1ST DOWN
8:211st & 10 at opp 11(08:29) Shotgun #18 J.Williams rush right for 5 yards gain to the YSU06 (#3 M.Wells; #6 M.Shahid). #3 M.Wells injured on the play
7:522nd & 5 at opp 6(08:02) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short right to #8 B.Kpeenu caught at YSU06, for 1 yard to the YSU05 (#33 P.Zandier), out of bounds
8:211st & 10 at opp 11Timeout , clock 08:21
7:043rd & 4 at opp 5(07:19) Shotgun #9 C.Payton rush right for 2 yards gain to the YSU03 (#7 J.Wimpye; #48 A.Jackson-Dunaway)
6:204th & 2 at opp 3(06:22) #38 E.Ozick field goal attempt from 21 yards GOOD (H: #39 A.Bickerton, LS: #48 C.Bowers), clock 06:20North Dakota State 38, Youngstown State 30
6:233rd & 4 at opp 5Timeout North Dakota State, clock 06:23
6:201st & 10 at own 35(06:20) #38 E.Ozick kickoff 61 yards to the YSU04 fair catch by #1 K.Wilson at YSU04 PENALTY NDSU Offside 5 yards from YSU25 to YSU30
6:204th & 2 at opp 3Timeout , clock 06:20
Youngstown State Punt, 5 plays
6:151st & 10 at own 30(06:19) Shotgun #1 K.Wilson rush left for 4 yards gain to the YSU34 (#24 A.Chideme-Alfaro), out of bounds
5:452nd & 6 at own 34(05:50) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush left for 8 yards gain to the YSU42 (#29 D.Givance), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
5:131st & 10 at own 42(05:19) Shotgun #2 E.Wright rush middle for 2 yards gain to the YSU44 (#52 N.Staehling; #58 K.Wilson)
4:322nd & 8 at own 44(04:35) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass incomplete short middle to #11 M.Solomon thrown to YSU49
4:283rd & 8 at own 44(04:31) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard rush left for 1 yard loss to the YSU43 (#24 A.Chideme-Alfaro), out of bounds
3:474th & 9 at own 43(03:57) #40 B.Kilpatrick punt 40 yards to the NDSU17
North Dakota State Punt, 6 plays
3:401st & 10 at own 17(03:46) Shotgun #8 B.Kpeenu rush middle for 3 yards gain to the NDSU20 (#39 D.Hodge; #56 C.Johannesen)
3:332nd & 7 at own 20(03:38) Shotgun #7 D.Scott rush middle for 2 yards gain to the NDSU22 (#94 A.Ajaga)
3:401st & 10 at opp 17Timeout Youngstown State, clock 03:40
3:213rd & 5 at own 22(03:31) Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass complete short middle to #3 R.Nelson caught at NDSU29, for 10 yards to the NDSU32 (#6 M.Shahid), 1ST DOWN
3:322nd & 7 at opp 20Timeout Youngstown State, clock 03:32
2:421st & 10 at own 32(02:47) #8 B.Kpeenu rush left for 2 yards gain to the NDSU34 (#39 D.Hodge)
2:342nd & 8 at own 34(02:41) Shotgun #7 D.Scott rush middle for 5 yards gain to the NDSU39 (#44 P.Jacobs)
2:421st & 10 at opp 32Timeout Youngstown State, clock 02:42
1:513rd & 3 at own 39(01:59) Shotgun #9 C.Payton rush left for 2 yards loss to the NDSU37 (#0 J.Williams-West; #8 C.Cunningham)
2:002nd & 8 at own 34Timeout , clock 02:00
1:034th & 5 at own 37(01:13) #39 A.Bickerton punt 49 yards to the YSU14 #4 M.Tomczak return 6 yards to the YSU20 (#29 D.Givance)
0:561st & 10 at own 20(01:02) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short right to #1 K.Wilson caught at YSU17, for 3 yards to the YSU23 fumbled by #1 K.Wilson at YSU23 forced by #24 A.Chideme-Alfaro recovered by NDSU #95 Z.Vanderpool at YSU23, End Of Play. The previous play is under automatic review - “Fumble”. CALL OVERTURNED. (Original Play: (01:02) Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass complete short right to #1 K.Wilson caught at YSU17, for 3 yards to the YSU23 (#24 A.Chideme-Alfaro; #58 K.Wilson))
North Dakota State End of game, 2 plays
0:501st & 10 at opp 23(00:55) Kneel down by #9 C.Payton at YSU24 for loss of 1 yard
0:322nd & 11 at opp 24(00:32) Kneel down by #9 C.Payton at YSU25 for loss of 1 yard

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North Dakota State leads 13–⁠3 in 16 meetings.

Recent meetings
2025North Dakota State 38, Youngstown State 30
2022North Dakota State 27, Youngstown State 14
2021North Dakota State 49, Youngstown State 17
2020North Dakota State 25, Youngstown State 7
2019North Dakota State 56, Youngstown State 17
2018North Dakota State 17, Youngstown State 7

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