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North Dakota State University Dominates NFL in Week 1 with Multiple Notable Performances

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Multiple former North Dakota State University (NDSU) football players made significant impacts in their respective NFL teams' Week 1 matchups. NDSU boasts an impressive nine active NFL players, the highest number of any Division I FCS program. Among these, quarterback Trey Lance threw his first career NFL touchdown pass, marking a notable achievement.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trey Lance became the first NFL quarterback to throw a touchdown on his first career pass attempt since Tim Tebow in 2010.
  • NDSU is one of only four schools with three quarterbacks currently active in the NFL, joining Oklahoma, Alabama, and Missouri. Both Oklahoma and Alabama count Jalen Hurts among their total.
  • Carson Wentz finished 25-of-38 passing for 251 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Colts' 28-16 loss to Seattle.
  • Chris Board registered 3 total tackles in the Ravens' 33-27 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football.
  • Trey Lance played 4 total snaps in the 49ers' 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions.
  • Joe Haeg played 5 special teams snaps in the Steelers' 23-16 road victory over the Buffalo Bills.
  • Easton Stick was inactive as the Chargers' 3rd quarterback for their 20-16 win over the Washington Football Team.
  • Ben Ellefson and Dillon Radunz were both gameday inactive for their respective teams.
  • Derrek Tuszka is on the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad.

Statistics:

  • 9 former NDSU football players are currently active in the NFL.
  • Trey Lance is the first rookie quarterback in 49ers franchise history to throw a TD in a season opener.
  • Carson Wentz has thrown for 251 yards in the Colts' Week 1 loss to Seattle.
  • Chris Board has played in 55 snaps for the Ravens in their Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • Joe Haeg has played in 5 special teams snaps for the Steelers in their Week 1 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
  • Easton Stick was inactive for the Chargers in their Week 1 win over the Washington Football Team.

Sources:

  • North Dakota State University
  • NFL.com
  • ESPN.com

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