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North Dakota State Wins 13th Straight Game

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North Dakota State University's football team continued its winning streak, topping Youngstown State University 38-30 on Saturday. The Bison, ranked top in the FCS, led by quarterback Cole Payton, who threw for 194 yards. Running back Barika Kpeenu contributed significantly with three touchdowns, while Youngstown State's quarterback Beau Brungard threw for 203 yards and a touchdown. The game's intensity heightened in the last five minutes of the first half, with both teams scoring multiple points.

Key Takeaways:

  • North Dakota State University's football team won its 13th consecutive game, defeating Youngstown State University 38-30.
  • Bison quarterback Cole Payton threw for 194 yards, and running back Barika Kpeenu scored three touchdowns.
  • Youngstown State's quarterback Beau Brungard threw for 203 yards, a touchdown, and an interception, and ran for two touchdowns.
  • The game saw an explosion of points in the last five minutes of the first half, with both teams scoring multiple touchdowns.
  • DJ Scott's 3-yard scoring run with 4:52 before halftime gave the Bison the lead.
  • On the ensuing kickoff, Ky Wilson fumbled at his own 9-yard line, allowing Kegan Huber to recover for the Bison, leading to Kpeenu's 4-yard touchdown run.
  • Andrew Lastovka kicked field goals of 49 and 42 yards just before and after halftime to reduce Youngstown State's deficit.
  • Youngstown State drew within 35-30 in the fourth quarter with Brungard's 2-yard touchdown run, but failed to score closer.

Statistics:

  • North Dakota State University's winning streak stands at 13 games.
  • Cole Payton threw for 194 yards, with Barika Kpeenu scoring three touchdowns for the Bison.
  • Youngstown State scored 10-7, 21-10, and 28-17 leads, but ultimately fell to the Bison 38-30.
  • Beau Brungard threw for 203 yards, a touchdown, and an interception, and ran for two touchdowns for the 19th-ranked Penguins (5-4, 2-3).
  • Andrew Lastovka kicked field goals of 49 and 42 yards for North Dakota State.
  • The last five minutes of the first half generated an explosion of points, with both teams scoring multiple touchdowns.

Sources:

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