Youngstown State Penguins 30–38 North Dakota State Bison: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2025

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Youngstown State Penguins 38–30 in Week 10, 2025. Final score: Youngstown State Penguins 30, North Dakota State Bison 38.

Game summary

North Dakota State Bison beat Youngstown State Penguins 38–30 in Week 10 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #9 C.Payton (North Dakota State) — 179.0 pass yds, +0.29 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #5 B.Lance caught at 22 — 2 rec, 44.0 yds.
EPA edge: Youngstown State (+0.132/play) vs North Dakota State (+0.062/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Youngstown State Penguins	3	15	3	6	30
North Dakota State Bison	6	18	6	3	38

Scoring Map

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

YSUYoungstown State Penguins

+3OPP 30

+3OPP 32

+3OPP 25

NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Youngstown State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 47 yards
North Dakota State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Rushing touchdown
Youngstown State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Rushing touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Rushing touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Rushing touchdown
Youngstown State
Q2TD
#A#17 A.McDonald caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
#17 A.McDonald caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (16 yards)
North Dakota State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Kickoff
Youngstown State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
18-24
Field goal good from 49 yards
Youngstown State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
21-24
Field goal good from 42 yards
North Dakota State
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Rushing touchdown
Youngstown State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Rushing touchdown
North Dakota State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
27-33
Field goal good from 21 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #9 C.Payton (North Dakota State) — 179.0 yds · +0.29 EPA/play +6.07 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Brungard (Youngstown State) — 48.0 yds · +0.36 EPA/play +1.42 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #9 C.Payton (North Dakota State) — 9.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.09 EPA

Receiving

#5 B.Lance caught at 22 (North Dakota State) — 2 rec · 44.0 yds +1.62 EPA
#3 R.Nelson caught at 29 (North Dakota State) — 2 rec · 20.0 yds +1.55 EPA
#5 B.Lance thrown to 33 (North Dakota State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #9 C.Payton	North Dakota State	21	71.4%	179	+0.29	+6.07
Huddle-Shotgun #12 B.Brungard	Youngstown State	4	50.0%	48	+0.36	+1.42
No Huddle-Shotgun #9 C.Payton	North Dakota State	2	50.0%	9	+0.04	+0.09
#9 C.Payton	North Dakota State	3	33.3%	3	-0.78	-2.35
Shotgun #12 B.Brungard	Youngstown State	26	57.7%	122	-0.26	-6.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Youngstown State	North Dakota State
Plays	59	64
EPA / play	+0.132	+0.062
Total EPA	+7.77	+3.96
Success rate	45.8%	48.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.029	+0.146
Rush EPA / play	+0.309	+0.004
Yards	371	332

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota State	3	6	-2.32	Punt
Q1	Youngstown State	10	38	+1.28	Field goal
Q1	North Dakota State	11	56	+4.21	Rush TD
Q1	Youngstown State	9	73	+6.16	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota State	7	31	-0.94	Punt
Q2	Youngstown State	5	14	-4.26	Interception
Q2	North Dakota State	6	28	+5.09	Rush TD
Q2	Youngstown State	6	51	+5.03	Pass TD
Q2	North Dakota State	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	Youngstown State	6	44	+0.33	Field goal
Q2	North Dakota State	1	-1	-0.74	Ended
Q3	Youngstown State	6	51	+0.76	Field goal
Q3	North Dakota State	12	83	+6.43	Rush TD
Q3	Youngstown State	4	14	-2.09	Ended
Q3	North Dakota State	5	38	-4.73	Interception
Q3	Youngstown State	7	70	+5.65	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Kickoff (+5.98 EPA)
Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass intercepted (-4.66 EPA)
Q2 · Youngstown State Penguins · #17 A.McDonald caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.31 EPA)
Q2 · Youngstown State Penguins · Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass intercepted (-4.27 EPA)
Q4 · Youngstown State Penguins · Kickoff (+4.14 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · Shotgun #9 C.Payton pass to #3 R.Nelson caught at 45 for 26 yards (3rd & 18) (+3.92 EPA)
Q3 · Youngstown State Penguins · Shotgun #12 B.Brungard pass to #6 L.Hensley caught at 34 for 27 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.56 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Punt (-3.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (38–30) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Shotgun #9 C.Payton (North Dakota State) — 179.0 yds.
EPA edge: Youngstown State at 0.132 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 Youngstown State Penguins vs North Dakota State Bison?

Youngstown State Penguins 30, North Dakota State Bison 38 in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Youngstown State Penguins vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 30–38.

Where can I find the Youngstown State Penguins vs North Dakota State Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767513.

Who led Youngstown State Penguins vs North Dakota State Bison in passing?

Shotgun #9 C.Payton (North Dakota State) led passers with 179.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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