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Northern State football secures 16-9 victory over Bemidji State

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Northern State football secures 16-9 victory over Bemidji State
Summary

Northern State University claimed a 16-9 victory over Bemidji State on Saturday night at Dacotah Bank Stadium. Northern led 9-0 at halftime, benefiting from a blocked punt returned for a touchdown and a 52-yard touchdown run by Hank Kraft. Bemidji State rallied late with a touchdown and field goal but fell short. With this win, Northern State improved to 5-1 overall and sits atop the North Division standings in the NSIC. They will travel to face Minnesota Duluth next Saturday, October 10.

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  • •Northern State leads with a 5-1 overall record.
  • •Hank Kraft recorded 191 rushing yards and one touchdown.
  • •Northern's defense held Bemidji to 260 total yards.
  • •Kale Johnson scored on a blocked punt return.
  • •Next game for Northern State is against Minnesota Duluth on October 10.
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  • 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Northern State football downs Bemidji State
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ABERDEEN, S.D. (NSU) – The (RV)/#25 Northern State University defense shinned Saturday evening from Dacotah Bank Stadium with career milestones, big time stops, and three scoreless quarters for their opponent in a 16-9 victory over Bemidji State. With the win, the Wolves sit atop the North Division and tied for second in the NSIC overall […]

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