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Jackson Williams returns missed field goal for 100-yard touchdown

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Jackson Williams returns missed field goal for 100-yard touchdown

Summary

In a matchup at Fargodome, North Dakota State Bison faced the Nevada Wolfpack, leading to a 31-17 victory for the Bison. Jackson Williams made a remarkable play, returning a 57-yard missed field goal attempt from Joe McFadden for a touchdown just before halftime. This play highlighted Williams' skills and contributed to the team's strong performance in the Mountain West Conference. North Dakota State is currently 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the conference, tied for first place. The Bison will next compete against the New Mexico Lobos in Week 8.

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Key Details

•North Dakota State Bison defeated the Nevada Wolfpack 31-17.
•Jackson Williams returned a missed 57-yard field goal for a touchdown.
•Bison are 3-1 in the Mountain West Conference and 6-1 overall.
•Next, the Bison play against the New Mexico Lobos in Week 8.

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The North Dakota State Bison welcomed the Nevada Wolfpack to Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota and won 31-17 in a FBS showdown among two Mountain West teams . Bison coach Tim Polasek is now on a seven-year deal and looking to make a splash in FBS, something his kick returner Jackson Williams was able to do in Week 7. Williams camped out in the back […] The post North Dakota State’s Jackson Williams returns missed field goal for insane 100 yard touchdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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