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NDSU coach Tim Polasek praises QB Nathan Hayes after UTEP game

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

NDSU coach Tim Polasek praises QB Nathan Hayes after UTEP game

Summary

North Dakota State Bison head coach Tim Polasek acknowledged quarterback Nathan Hayes' resilience following a tough start against UTEP on November 1. Despite throwing an interception and dealing with injuries, Hayes contributed to a 31-7 victory at the Fargodome. He completed 22 of 32 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown while also rushing for another score. After trailing 7-0 in the first quarter, Hayes led the Bison to two scoring drives in the second quarter to shift momentum. Polasek emphasized Hayes' toughness and ability to handle pressure as key to the team's success this season, now standing at 7-2 in the Mountain West Conference.

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•NDSU defeats UTEP 31-7 at the Fargodome on November 1
•Nathan Hayes throws for 240 yards and a touchdown
•Hayes also rushes for a touchdown, despite injuries
•Tim Polasek commends Hayes' toughness and leadership
•NDSU improves to 7-2 this season

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North Dakota State Bison head coach Tim Polasek expressed his thoughts on quarterback Nathan Hayes' performance amid injury. The post NDSU’s Tim Polasek Sends Message on QB Nathan Hayes vs. UTEP appeared first on HEAVY.
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