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Bemidji State shuts out Southwest Minnesota State in 38-0 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:33 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

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Summary

Bemidji State defeated Southwest Minnesota State 38-0 on Saturday at Chet Anderson Stadium. Defensive lineman Nah'Shawn Keith led the Bemidji State defensive effort with six tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery. The shutout marks the program's first since 2024, which also occurred against Southwest Minnesota State. Bemidji State quarterback Bart McAninch finished with 191 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and one rushing touchdown. Head coach Brent Bolte opted to prioritize McAninch for the majority of the snaps, with Mack Molander also contributing 98 passing yards and a touchdown in relief. The victory serves as a defensive response for the Beavers following a 31-29 season-opening loss to Michigan Tech.

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•Bemidji State beat Southwest Minnesota State 38-0 on Saturday.
•Nah'Shawn Keith recorded 2.5 sacks and a fumble recovery for the Beavers.
•Bart McAninch recorded 191 passing yards and two total touchdowns.
•The defense held Southwest Minnesota State to negative yardage during the first half.
•This game marks the first shutout for Bemidji State since 2024.

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2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Nah'Shawn Keith, Bemidji State defense dominate SMSU in first shutout since 2024

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Sep. 5—BEMIDJI — Before the Bemidji State football team's game against Southwest Minnesota State, Nah'Shawn Keith and the rest of the BSU seniors were honored for Senior Day. After the game, Keith was celebrated even more for his performance. The defensive lineman led the Beavers in tackles (six), sacks (2.5) and recovered a fumble. He was one of the many reasons why SMSU had more plays (27) ...
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