- Q2 14:15TDNEVAJ Bianco 15 Yd Run (Trace Estes Run for Two-Point Conversion)8–0
- Q2 10:00FGNEVJoe McFadden 39 Yd Field Goal11–0
- Q2 6:04TDNDSUNathan Hayes 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)11–6
- Q2 0:21TDNDSUMekhi Collins 21 Yd pass from Nathan Hayes (Drew Klein PAT blocked)11–12
- Q2 0:00TDNDSUJackson Williams 100 Yd Missed FG Return (Drew Klein Kick)11–19
- Q3 11:25TDNEVGary Givens III 19 Yd pass from AJ Bianco (Damien Morgan Run for Two-Point Conversion)17–19
- Q3 5:12FGNDSUDrew Klein 39 Yd Field Goal17–24
- Q4 14:08TDNDSUReis Kessel 12 Yd pass from Nathan Hayes (Drew Klein Kick)17–31
Nevada Wolf Pack vs North Dakota State Bison — 2026-10-17 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Nevada Wolf Pack | North Dakota State Bison |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 15 | 19 |
| Total yards | 286 | 345 |
| Net passing yards | 190 | 153 |
| Rushing yards | 96 | 192 |
| Third-down conversions | 6-14 | 6-15 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 7-75 | 11-98 |
| Time of possession | 21:51 | 38:09 |
Nevada Wolf Pack vs North Dakota State Bison — NCAA Game Analysis
North Dakota State Bison defeated Nevada Wolf Pack 31–17, a 14-point margin. North Dakota State Bison led in total offense, 345 to 286. North Dakota State Bison led in rushing yards, 192 to 96. North Dakota State Bison committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 2. Nevada Wolf Pack converted 6 of 14 third downs; North Dakota State Bison converted 6 of 15.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Nevada Wolf Pack
Passing
- #10AJ Bianco
- #12Luke Duncan
Rushing
- #0Dominic Kelley
- #10AJ Bianco
- #1Herschel Turner
- #5Donnie Cheers
Receiving
- #7Gary Givens III
- #3Jaceon Doss
- #9Marshaun Brown
- #0Dominic Kelley
- #81Trace Estes
- #11Damien Morgan
Defense
- #1Jeremy Naborne-Owens
- #2EJ Smith
- #18Aiden Walker
- #92Myles Williams
- #32Dylan LaBarbera
- #0Joshua Scott
- #26Isaiah Jordan
- #10Logologo Va'a
- #98David Paine Jr.
- #8Larry Turner-Gooden
- #5Zion Jones
- #96Tanner Vaughan
- #4Brandon Amaniampong
- #81Trace Estes
- #7Gary Givens III
- #89Benjamin Wheeler
- #12Bryson Snelling
North Dakota State Bison
Passing
- #2Nathan Hayes
Rushing
- #5Myles Mitchell
- #4Nyeoti Punni
- #2Nathan Hayes
- #32Barry Kpeenu
- #18Jackson Williams
- #34Jonathan Harvey
- #0Preston Brown
- Team
Receiving
- #18Jackson Williams
- #15Mekhi Collins
- #21Chris Kiel
- #81Reis Kessel
- #17Isiah St. Romain
- #4Nyeoti Punni
- #5Myles Mitchell
- #26Brady Wavrunek
- #32Barry Kpeenu
Defense
- #1Donovan Woolen
- #20Will Steil
- #16Marion Moore
- #8Keenan Wilson
- #25Ray James Jr.
- #3Gavin Sell
- #94Logan Larson
- #11Matthew Stenbroten
- #42Alex Elliott
- #41Peder Haugo
- #95Zach Vanderpool
- #6Jaylin Crumby
- #22Hudson Artz
- #9Kelton McCaslin
- #4Najee Nelson
- #14Taylen Eady
- #93Anthony Okes
- #48CJ Anderson