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Golden Bears score late to edge Beavers 34-31 in St. Paul

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 2:33 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

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Summary

The Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears defeated Bemidji State 34-31 on September 19 in a closely contested matchup. Quarterback Connor Carver gave BSU a 31-27 lead with under two minutes left, but CSP responded with a game-winning drive capped by a touchdown pass from Lincoln Graf to Carter Zezulka with 18 seconds remaining. The back-and-forth game saw CSP capitalize on key missed defensive plays by the Beavers, who struggled to contain the Bears’ passing game. Head coach Brent Bolte expressed frustration with the team's defensive adjustments and performance. BSU's next challenge is a home game against Minot State.

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By the Numbers

•Connor Carver scores late touchdown for BSU with 1:52 remaining.
•CSP orchestrates a final drive for the winning touchdown.
•Lincoln Graf passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns.
•BSU struggling defensively, allowed multiple big plays in the second half.
•Next game for BSU is against Minot State at home.

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2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Bears' late game-winning drive secures back-and-forth victory over Beavers

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Sep. 19—SAINT PAUL — When quarterback Connor Carver sneaked in for a game-leading touchdown against Concordia-St. Paul, one question surely popped into Bemidji State football fans' minds. Was there too much time on the clock? Carver scored with one minute and 52 seconds left in the fourth quarter to take a 31-27 advantage, leaving CSP in a touchdown-or-bust scenario. But with two timeouts, the ...
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