South Dakota State Jackrabbits 21–28 North Dakota State Bison: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated South Dakota State Jackrabbits 28–21 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: South Dakota State Jackrabbits 21, North Dakota State Bison 28.

Game summary

North Dakota State Bison beat South Dakota State Jackrabbits 28–21 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 195.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.44 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Amar Johnson — 77.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Bryce Lance — 6 rec, 125.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota State (+0.209/play) vs South Dakota State (+0.040/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Dakota State Jackrabbits	6	6	0	6	21
North Dakota State Bison	6	6	0	12	28

Scoring Map

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

SDSTSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits

NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Dakota State
Q1TD
BLBryce Lance
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Cam Miller pass to Bryce Lance for a touchdown (21 yards)
South Dakota State
Q1TD
MGMark Gronowski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Mark Gronowski rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
South Dakota State
Q2TD
AJAmar Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Amar Johnson rushes 39 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2TD
CMCam Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Cam Miller rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q4TD
BLBryce Lance
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Cam Miller pass to Bryce Lance for a touchdown (47 yards)
South Dakota State
Q4TD
GGGrahm Goering
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Mark Gronowski pass to Grahm Goering for a touchdown (14 yards)
North Dakota State
Q4TD
BLBryce Lance
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Cam Miller pass to Bryce Lance for a touchdown (10 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 195.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +11.41 EPA
Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 171.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +7.22 EPA
Chase Mason (South Dakota State) — 0.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -0.89 EPA

Rushing

Amar Johnson (South Dakota State) — 77.0 yds · 1 TD -0.29 EPA
Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 116.0 yds · 1 TD +0.74 EPA
Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD +0.33 EPA

Receiving

Bryce Lance (North Dakota State) — 6 rec · 125.0 yds +2.63 EPA
Griffin Wilde (South Dakota State) — 4 rec · 66.0 yds +2.41 EPA
Greyton Gannon (South Dakota State) — 3 rec · 33.0 yds +1.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Gronowski	South Dakota State	26	53.8%	195	1	+0.44	+11.41
Cam Miller	North Dakota State	20	60.0%	171	3	+0.36	+7.22
Chase Mason	South Dakota State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-0.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Dakota State	North Dakota State
Plays	66	56
EPA / play	+0.040	+0.209
Total EPA	+2.61	+11.69
Success rate	36.4%	44.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.390	+0.361
Rush EPA / play	-0.203	+0.124
Yards	333	344

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Dakota State	3	2	-3.02	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	7	80	+6.58	Pass TD
Q1	South Dakota State	10	75	+6.46	Rush TD
Q1	North Dakota State	3	9	-1.53	Punt
Q1	South Dakota State	11	81	+5.91	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota State	8	25	-0.92	Punt
Q2	South Dakota State	2	0	-4.91	Fumble
Q2	North Dakota State	7	23	+3.28	Rush TD
Q2	South Dakota State	9	30	-0.92	Ended
Q3	North Dakota State	5	27	-1.34	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	3	8	-1.72	Punt
Q3	North Dakota State	3	4	-2.69	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	5	27	-0.91	Punt
Q3	North Dakota State	10	35	-0.43	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	3	-1	-3.29	Punt
Q4	North Dakota State	3	70	+5.33	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Fumble (-4.63 EPA)
Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Punt (-4.05 EPA)
Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass to Bryce Lance for 30 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.93 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski pass to Grahm Goering for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.84 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski pass to Griffin Wilde for 27 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.8 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass to Bryce Lance for a touchdown (47 yards) (+3.66 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Amar Johnson rushes 39 yards for a touchdown (+3.26 EPA)
Q1 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski pass to Griffin Wilde for 17 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (28–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 195.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.209 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 South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs North Dakota State Bison?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits 21, North Dakota State Bison 28 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 21–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401729786.

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

Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) led passers with 195.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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