North Dakota Fighting Hawks 35–38 Kansas State Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated North Dakota Fighting Hawks 38–35 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: North Dakota Fighting Hawks 35, Kansas State Wildcats 38.

Game summary

Kansas State Wildcats edged North Dakota Fighting Hawks 38–35 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 314.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.28 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Joe Jackson — 55.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jayce Brown — 12 rec, 109.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kansas State (+0.285/play) vs North Dakota (+0.088/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota Fighting Hawks	6	12	0	12	35
Kansas State Wildcats	9	6	12	6	38

Scoring Map

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

UNDNorth Dakota Fighting Hawks

+3OPP 13

KSUKansas State Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kansas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 30 yards
North Dakota
Q1TD
JKJerry Kaminski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Jerry Kaminski rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q1TD
JBJayce Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Avery Johnson pass to Jayce Brown for a touchdown (44 yards)
North Dakota
Q2TD
JKJerry Kaminski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Jerry Kaminski rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q2TD
JTJaron Tibbs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Avery Johnson pass to Jaron Tibbs for a touchdown (30 yards)
North Dakota
Q2TD
SSSawyer Seidl
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Sawyer Seidl rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q3TD
DRDeVon Rice
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
DeVon Rice rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q3TD
DRDeVon Rice
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
DeVon Rice rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota
Q4TD
KTKorey Tai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Jerry Kaminski pass to Korey Tai for a touchdown (22 yards)
North Dakota
Q4TD
SSSawyer Seidl
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Sawyer Seidl rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q4TD
JJJoe Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Avery Johnson pass to Joe Jackson for a touchdown (6 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 314.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +12.70 EPA
Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson (North Dakota) — 21.0 yds · +2.56 EPA/play +2.56 EPA
Jerry Kaminski (North Dakota) — 188.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.53 EPA

Rushing

Joe Jackson (Kansas State) — 55.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Xavier Leigh (North Dakota) — -1.0 yds -0.54 EPA
Sawyer Seidl (North Dakota) — 62.0 yds · 2 TD +0.84 EPA

Receiving

Jayce Brown (Kansas State) — 12 rec · 109.0 yds +0.24 EPA
Korey Tai (North Dakota) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds -0.03 EPA
Jerand Bradley (Kansas State) — 5 rec · 46.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Avery Johnson	Kansas State	45	62.2%	314	3	+0.28	+12.70
Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson	North Dakota	1	100.0%	21	0	+2.56	+2.56
Jerry Kaminski	North Dakota	42	54.8%	188	1	+0.01	+0.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Dakota	Kansas State
Plays	73	73
EPA / play	+0.088	+0.285
Total EPA	+6.42	+20.83
Success rate	37.0%	47.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.072	+0.282
Rush EPA / play	+0.111	+0.290
Yards	345	495

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas State	3	9	-1.35	Punt
Q1	North Dakota	3	9	-1.41	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	11	67	+2.03	Field goal
Q1	North Dakota	5	75	+6.06	Rush TD
Q1	Kansas State	5	68	+5.44	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota	3	9	-1.32	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	4	31	-0.92	Punt
Q2	North Dakota	10	85	+7.10	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota	3	-30	-7.02	Fumble
Q2	Kansas State	6	66	+5.49	Pass TD
Q2	North Dakota	13	59	+3.71	Rush TD
Q2	Kansas State	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	North Dakota	3	1	-3.20	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	10	57	+4.77	Rush TD
Q3	North Dakota	3	2	-3.06	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	8	77	+5.92	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Fumble (-5.46 EPA)
Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Fumble (-5.39 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Sawyer Seidl rushes 16 yards for a touchdown (+4.68 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Will Swanson for 38 yards (4th & 1) (+4.14 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Jayce Brown for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.92 EPA)
Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Jaron Tibbs for a touchdown (30 yards) (+3.85 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Sawyer Seidl rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+3.75 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Jerry Kaminski pass to B.J. Fleming for 8 yards (4th & 6) (+3.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (38–35) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 314.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Kansas State at 0.285 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 Fighting Hawks vs Kansas State Wildcats?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 35, Kansas State Wildcats 38 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 35–38.

Where can I find the North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Kansas State Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756855.

Who led North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) led passers with 314.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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