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Nathan Hayes scores 2 TDs in North Dakota State's win over UTEP

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Nathan Hayes scores 2 TDs in North Dakota State's win over UTEP
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North Dakota State secured a 31-7 victory against UTEP on Saturday in Fargo. Nathan Hayes passed for two touchdowns while the Bison defense limited UTEP to just 181 yards after an initial 7-0 lead following Raymond Moore III's 57-yard touchdown run. North Dakota State's defensive prowess, ranked second nationally, held UTEP to 250.1 yards per game. The Bison responded with Drew Klein's field goal and DJ Scott's touchdown to lead 10-7 at halftime. Hayes sealed the game with a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter, followed by a fumble return touchdown. UTEP will face Hawaii next Saturday, while North Dakota State travels to Hawaii on November 14.

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  • •Nathan Hayes completed 22 of 32 passes for 240 yards.
  • •UTEP initially led 7-0 after Raymond Moore III's touchdown.
  • •North Dakota State's defense allowed only 181 yards after the opening play.
  • •Hayes had a rushing touchdown late to extend the lead.
  • •Next up for UTEP is a matchup against Hawaii on November 7.
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  • 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Nathan Hayes accounts for 2 TDs, defense does the rest in North Dakota State's 31-7 win over UTEP
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(AP) — Nathan Hayes accounted for two touchdowns and the North Dakota State defense had another shutdown performance in a 31-7 victory over UTEP on Saturday.UTEP took a 7-0 lead on quarterback Raymond Moore III's 57-yard touchdown run on the Miners' first play from scrimmage.

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