Maine Black Bears 7–44 North Dakota State Bison: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Maine Black Bears 44–7 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Maine Black Bears 7, North Dakota State Bison 44.

Game summary

North Dakota State Bison dominated Maine Black Bears 44–7 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 119.0 pass yds, +0.11 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cam Miller — 68.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jamie Lamson — 6 rec, 42.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota State (+0.092/play) vs Maine (-0.435/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Maine Black Bears	0	0	0	6	7
North Dakota State Bison	6	9	12	12	44

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MEMaine Black Bears

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 23

+3OPP 14

OPP EZ

NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Dakota State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 27 yards
North Dakota State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
0-6
Field goal good from 40 yards
North Dakota State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 31 yards
North Dakota State
Q2TD
CMCam Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Cam Miller rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q3TD
CMCam Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Cam Miller rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q3TD
CPCole Payton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-27
Cole Payton rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q4TD
CPCole Payton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-33
Cole Payton rushes 61 yards for a touchdown
Maine
Q4TD
JGJohn Gay
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
John Gay rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q4TD
OJOwen Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-39
Owen Johnson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 119.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +1.82 EPA
Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 40.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -1.72 EPA
Derek Robertson (Maine) — 110.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -24.20 EPA

Rushing

Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 68.0 yds · 2 TD +0.40 EPA
Tristen Kenan (Maine) — 51.0 yds -0.15 EPA
John Gay (Maine) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD +0.33 EPA

Receiving

Jamie Lamson (Maine) — 6 rec · 42.0 yds -0.12 EPA
Zach Mathis (North Dakota State) — 4 rec · 62.0 yds +1.00 EPA
Tristen Kenan (Maine) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cam Miller	North Dakota State	17	70.6%	119	+0.11	+1.82
Cole Payton	North Dakota State	6	50.0%	40	-0.29	-1.72
Derek Robertson	Maine	30	56.7%	110	-0.81	-24.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Maine	North Dakota State
Plays	53	69
EPA / play	-0.435	+0.092
Total EPA	-23.04	+6.34
Success rate	37.7%	55.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.807	+0.005
Rush EPA / play	+0.050	+0.135
Yards	221	448

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Maine	3	4	-4.31	Fumble
Q1	North Dakota State	3	5	-2.40	Field goal
Q1	Maine	3	9	-1.47	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	3	0	-3.17	Punt
Q1	Maine	6	12	-6.35	Interception
Q1	North Dakota State	4	8	-1.68	Field goal
Q1	Maine	5	14	-2.46	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	8	49	-2.33	Ended
Q2	Maine	3	9	-0.35	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	10	50	+0.18	Field goal
Q2	Maine	3	5	-1.18	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	6	43	+3.38	Rush TD
Q2	Maine	7	32	-1.60	Missed FG
Q3	North Dakota State	12	80	+6.02	Rush TD
Q3	Maine	5	30	-4.25	Interception
Q3	North Dakota State	7	65	-3.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Maine Black Bears · Derek Robertson pass intercepted (-5.61 EPA)
Q3 · Maine Black Bears · Derek Robertson pass intercepted (-5.25 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton rushes 61 yards for a touchdown (+4.08 EPA)
Q4 · Maine Black Bears · John Gay rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+3.5 EPA)
Q3 · Maine Black Bears · Derek Robertson pass intercepted (-3.46 EPA)
Q4 · Maine Black Bears · Derek Robertson pass to Jamie Lamson for 17 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.44 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · TK Marshall rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.27 EPA)
Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (44–7) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 119.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.092 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Maine Black Bears vs North Dakota State Bison?

Maine Black Bears 7, North Dakota State Bison 44 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Maine Black Bears vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 7–44.

Where can I find the Maine Black Bears vs North Dakota State Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540383.

Who led Maine Black Bears vs North Dakota State Bison in passing?

Cam Miller (North Dakota State) led passers with 119.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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