Abilene Christian Wildcats 31–51 North Dakota State Bison: Final Score & Recap | Week 15, 2024

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 51–31 in Week 15, 2024. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 31, North Dakota State Bison 51.

Game summary

North Dakota State Bison rolled past Abilene Christian Wildcats 51–31 in Week 15 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 296.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.15 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Sam Hicks — 153.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: J.J. Henry — 7 rec, 70.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota State (+0.052/play) vs Abilene Christian (-0.151/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	12	3	6	12	31
North Dakota State Bison	3	15	18	3	51

Scoring Map

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

ACUAbilene Christian Wildcats

+3

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 20

+3

NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Dakota State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 21 yards
Abilene Christian
Q1TD
JHJ.J. Henry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Maverick McIvor pass to J.J. Henry for a touchdown (13 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q1TD
SHSam Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Sam Hicks rushes 90 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
15-3
Field goal good from 29 yards
North Dakota State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Kickoff
North Dakota State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 37 yards
North Dakota State
Q2TD
RNRaJa Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Cam Miller pass to RaJa Nelson for a touchdown (6 yards)
North Dakota State
Q3TD
CMCam Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Cam Miller rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q3TD
TMTK Marshall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Cam Miller pass to TK Marshall for a touchdown (30 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q3TD
SHSam Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Sam Hicks rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q3TD
BLBryce Lance
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Cam Miller pass to Bryce Lance for a touchdown (36 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q4TD
RBRovaughn Banks Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-36
Rovaughn Banks Jr. rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
27-39
Field goal good from 24 yards
Abilene Christian
Q4TD
MMMaverick McIvor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-39
Maverick McIvor — Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 296.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +4.45 EPA
Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 202.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.45 EPA/play -14.79 EPA

Rushing

Sam Hicks (Abilene Christian) — 153.0 yds · 2 TD +0.37 EPA
CharMar Brown (North Dakota State) — 58.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Rovaughn Banks Jr. (Abilene Christian) — 37.0 yds · 1 TD +0.62 EPA

Receiving

J.J. Henry (Abilene Christian) — 7 rec · 70.0 yds +1.31 EPA
Bryce Lance (North Dakota State) — 5 rec · 70.0 yds +1.26 EPA
RaJa Nelson (North Dakota State) — 5 rec · 26.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cam Miller	North Dakota State	29	69.0%	296	3	+0.15	+4.45
Maverick McIvor	Abilene Christian	33	60.6%	202	1	-0.45	-14.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Abilene Christian	North Dakota State
Plays	60	57
EPA / play	-0.151	+0.052
Total EPA	-9.03	+2.96
Success rate	45.0%	47.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.448	+0.154
Rush EPA / play	+0.213	-0.053
Yards	413	396

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota State	11	77	+2.88	Field goal
Q1	Abilene Christian	12	80	+7.05	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota State	5	25	-1.30	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	1	90	+6.84	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota State	3	4	-2.31	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	3	6	-1.93	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	1	22	-7.00	Interception
Q2	Abilene Christian	3	1	-2.58	Field goal
Q2	North Dakota State	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	Abilene Christian	4	8	-5.37	Ended
Q2	North Dakota State	5	25	-1.51	Field goal
Q2	Abilene Christian	6	11	-1.34	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	9	71	+6.21	Pass TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	1	9	-0.70	Ended
Q3	Abilene Christian	5	9	-5.75	Fumble
Q3	North Dakota State	4	13	+0.46	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.42 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass intercepted (-7.0 EPA)
Q1 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Sam Hicks rushes 90 yards for a touchdown (+6.84 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Kickoff (+6.38 EPA)
Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Fumble (-6.09 EPA)
Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass intercepted (-5.82 EPA)
Q1 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Nehemiah Martinez I for 15 yards (4th & 2) (+3.47 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass to RaJa Nelson for a touchdown (6 yards) (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (51–31) in Week 15.
Passing edge: Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 296.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.052 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 Abilene Christian Wildcats vs North Dakota State Bison?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 31, North Dakota State Bison 51 in Week 15 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 31–51.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs North Dakota State Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401729745.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs North Dakota State Bison in passing?

Cam Miller (North Dakota State) led passers with 296.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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