North Dakota State defeats Jax State in FBS debut at the Fargodome

North Dakota State secured a 33-7 victory over Jax State in the program’s inaugural FBS game at the Fargodome. The teams remained competitive through the first half, with Jax State trailing 17-7 at the break after failing to convert a fourth-down attempt inside the red zone. The Bison outscored the Gamecocks 26-0 following their opening score, fueled by a 44-yard touchdown pass from Nathan Hayes to Jordan McCants and a defensive score by Blake Schiltz. Jax State struggled offensively, managing only 170 total yards and 85 rushing yards against a dominant Bison defense. North Dakota State controls the ball for over 36 minutes to seal the result in front of 18,573 spectators. The Bison look to maintain momentum at home against Fordham next Saturday, while Jax State returns to action September 5 against Eastern Kentucky.

• 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Jax State overwhelmed by North Dakota State, 33-7, in Bison’s FBS debut