North Dakota State begins FBS play with 33-7 victory over Jacksonville State
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Last updated Aug 30, 2026
North Dakota State opened its Football Bowl Subdivision era with a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State on August 30, 2026. Quarterback Nathan Hayes threw two touchdown passes, completing 14 of 22 attempts for 160 yards. The Bison’s offense scored from both a touchdown pass and a defensive recovery in the end zone. Jacksonville State managed only 170 total yards and struggled on third downs. North Dakota State will host Fordham next, while Jacksonville State will face Eastern Kentucky.
- •North Dakota State is in its first FBS season after 22 years in FCS.
- •Nathan Hayes threw two touchdown passes in the game.
- •Jacksonville State was held to 170 yards of offense.
- •Blake Schiltz scored on a defensive recovery in the end zone.
- •Next games: North Dakota State hosts Fordham, Jacksonville State plays at Eastern Kentucky.
- 3:53 AMESPN — 'This is step No. 1': NDSU wins 1st-ever FBS game
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — North Dakota State opens its FBS era with a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State
"Nathan Hayes completed 14 of 22 passes with two touchdowns, and Myles Mitchell ran for 74 yards, as North Dakota State, a former FCS power that owns 10 national titles, raced to a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State in the Bison's first FBS game on Saturday.
"Nathan Hayes threw two touchdown passes to help North Dakota State defeat Jacksonville State 33-7. This game marked the Bison’s debut in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
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External links- ESPNAug 30, 2026, 3:53 AM'This is step No. 1': NDSU wins 1st-ever FBS game
Nathan Hayes completed 14 of 22 passes with two touchdowns, and Myles Mitchell ran for 74 yards, as North Dakota State, a former FCS power that owns 10 national titles, raced to a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State in the Bison's first FBS game on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:07 AMNorth Dakota State opens its FBS era with a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State
Nathan Hayes threw two touchdown passes to help North Dakota State defeat Jacksonville State 33-7. This game marked the Bison’s debut in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
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