North Dakota State Bison vs. South Dakota Coyotes: 2023 Week 15 Recap

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated South Dakota Coyotes 45–17 in Week 15, 2023. Final score: North Dakota State Bison 45, South Dakota Coyotes 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota State Bison	12	12	3	6	45
South Dakota Coyotes	9	0	6	0	17

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 196.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +13.15 EPA
• Aidan Bouman (South Dakota) — 185.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +6.92 EPA
• Jarrett Synek (South Dakota) — 43.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -2.53 EPA

Rushing

• Barika Kpeenu (North Dakota State) — 29.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Charles Pierre Jr. (South Dakota) — 25.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• TaMerik Williams (North Dakota State) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Carter Bell (South Dakota) — 5 rec · 79.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Travis Theis (South Dakota) — 4 rec · 35.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Eli Green (North Dakota State) — 5 rec · 116.0 yds +2.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cam Miller	North Dakota State	16	81.2%	196	1	+0.82	+13.15
Aidan Bouman	South Dakota	23	56.5%	185	1	+0.30	+6.92
Jarrett Synek	South Dakota	9	44.4%	43	0	-0.28	-2.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Dakota State	South Dakota
Plays	55	49
EPA / play	+0.441	+0.098
Total EPA	+24.23	+4.79
Success rate	49.1%	40.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.822	+0.137
Rush EPA / play	+0.284	+0.023
Yards	396	291

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota State	10	84	+7.43	Rush TD
Q1	South Dakota	7	60	+1.16	Field goal
Q1	North Dakota State	7	81	+6.42	Rush TD
Q1	South Dakota	3	5	-2.58	Touchdown
Q1	South Dakota	5	8	-2.82	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	9	81	+5.25	Pass TD
Q2	South Dakota	6	54	+4.34	Ended
Q2	North Dakota State	7	39	+2.50	Rush TD
Q2	South Dakota	2	16	-0.64	Interception
Q2	North Dakota State	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	South Dakota	9	75	+8.32	Pass TD
Q3	North Dakota State	14	73	+1.71	Field goal
Q3	South Dakota	5	4	-3.61	Interception
Q4	North Dakota State	7	40	+0.92	Rush TD
Q4	South Dakota	12	69	+0.62	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass to Braylon Henderson for 37 yards (3rd & 19) (+5.55 EPA)
2. Q4 · South Dakota Coyotes · Jarrett Synek to JJ Galbreath — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.27 EPA)
3. Q1 · South Dakota Coyotes · Punt return touchdown (-5.2 EPA)
4. Q3 · South Dakota Coyotes · Aidan Bouman pass to Javion Phelps for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.81 EPA)
5. Q3 · South Dakota Coyotes · Aidan Bouman pass to Carter Bell for 41 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.35 EPA)
6. Q1 · South Dakota Coyotes · Aidan Bouman pass to Javion Phelps for 38 yards (3rd & 4) (+4.16 EPA)
7. Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+4.05 EPA)
8. Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton rushes 43 yards for a touchdown (+3.61 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (45–17) in Week 15.
• Passing edge: Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 196.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.441 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Dakota State Bison vs South Dakota Coyotes?

North Dakota State Bison 45, South Dakota Coyotes 17 in Week 15 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won North Dakota State Bison vs South Dakota Coyotes?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 45–17.

Where can I find the North Dakota State Bison vs South Dakota Coyotes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401617308.

Who led North Dakota State Bison vs South Dakota Coyotes in passing?

Cam Miller (North Dakota State) led passers with 196.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Dakota State Bison at South Dakota Coyotes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.