Abilene Christian Wildcats @ North Dakota State Bison
FCS Championship - Second Round
9-5, 4-4 Away
31
9-5, 4-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 31 | |
NDSU | 3 | 17 | 21 | 10 | 51 |
11-2, 7-0 Home
51
11-2, 7-0 Home
Game Leaders
153
M. McIvorQB
20/32, 1 TD, 2 INT
153
274
C. MillerQB
20/29, 3 TD, 1 INT
274
153
S. HicksRB
16 CAR, 2 TD
153
58
C. BrownRB
16 CAR
58
70
J.J. HenryWR
7 REC, 1 TD
70
70
B. LanceWR
5 REC, 1 TD
70
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None
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1
E. MostaertDT
1
8
W. ShafferLB
8
10
E. SibomanaLB
10
Team Stats
345
Total Yards
375
3
Turnovers
1
16
1st Downs
19
8-62
Penalties
4-30
5/13
3rd Down
1/10
1/3
4th Down
2/2
29:28
Possession
30:32
Game Information
Fargo, ND
ESPN+
1st Quarter
Field Goal
8:52 - 1st
0
ACU
3
NDSU
Griffin Crosa 21 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 72 yards, 6:08
Touchdown
2:45 - 1st
7
ACU
3
NDSU
J.J. Henry 13 Yd pass from Maverick McIvor (Ritse Vaes Kick)
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:07
Touchdown
0:00 - 1st
14
ACU
3
NDSU
Sam Hicks 90 Yd Run (Ritse Vaes Kick)
1 play, 90 yards, 0:04
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
10:35 - 2nd
17
ACU
3
NDSU
Ritse Vaes 29 Yd Field Goal
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:57
Touchdown
10:24 - 2nd
17
ACU
10
NDSU
Jackson Williams 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Griffin Crosa Kick)
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:57
Field Goal
5:58 - 2nd
17
ACU
13
NDSU
Griffin Crosa 37 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:18
Touchdown
0:21 - 2nd
17
ACU
20
NDSU
RaJa Nelson 6 Yd pass from Cam Miller (Griffin Crosa Kick)
9 plays, 66 yards, 2:28
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:38 - 3rd
17
ACU
27
NDSU
Cam Miller 1 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
4 plays, 28 yards, 1:47
Touchdown
6:08 - 3rd
17
ACU
34
NDSU
TK Marshall 30 Yd pass from Cam Miller (Griffin Crosa Kick)
4 plays, 60 yards, 2:15
Touchdown
3:23 - 3rd
24
ACU
34
NDSU
Sam Hicks 3 Yd Run (Ritse Vaes Kick)
5 plays, 39 yards, 2:35
Touchdown
0:40 - 3rd
24
ACU
41
NDSU
Bryce Lance 36 Yd pass from Cam Miller (Griffin Crosa Kick)
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:43
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:11 - 4th
31
ACU
41
NDSU
Rovaughn Banks Jr. 2 Yd Run (Ritse Vaes Kick)
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:29
Field Goal
3:34 - 4th
31
ACU
44
NDSU
Griffin Crosa 24 Yd Field Goal
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:42
Touchdown
3:25 - 4th
31
ACU
51
NDSU
Logan Kopp 31 Yd Interception Return (Griffin Crosa Kick)
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--ACU
100%
--NDSU
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FCS
| United Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Tarleton State | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| West Georgia | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| Austin Peay | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Utah Tech | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| North Alabama | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Mountain 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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