NDSU struggles in key loss to UNLV amid playoff implications
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:41 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
North Dakota State suffered a 13-7 loss to UNLV on October 10, leaving the Bison with concerns over their playoff hopes. The defeat highlighted significant issues, including three turnovers and nine penalties, resulting in the team not leading at any point in the game. This marks a critical moment for NDSU, who entered the contest with a 5-0 record and aspirations for a College Football Playoff berth. Next, they will face Nevada at home on October 17, followed by a road game against New Mexico on October 24, as they seek to regain momentum and navigate their path in the Mountain West Conference.
- •NDSU lost 13-7 to UNLV, dropping to 5-1 this season.
- •The Bison committed three turnovers and nine penalties in the game.
- •This was the first time NDSU did not lead under head coach Tim Polasek.
- •NDSU faces Nevada and New Mexico in the coming weeks.
- •The Bison need to win out to remain competitive in the conference.
- 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Where NDSU Goes From Here After Big Loss to UNLV
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