Illinois State Redbirds 29–28 North Dakota State Bison: Final Score & Recap | Week 15, 2025

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated North Dakota State Bison 29–28 in Week 15, 2025. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 29, North Dakota State Bison 28.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds edged North Dakota State Bison 29–28 in Week 15 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns across 8 plays.
Passing leader: :32) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 13.0 pass yds, +2.33 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00 — 3 rec, 22.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois State (-0.100/play) vs North Dakota State (-0.380/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	6	18	0	12	29
North Dakota State Bison	6	0	0	6	28

Scoring Map

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

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

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NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Dakota State
Q1TD
#B#5 B.Lance caught at 49
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
#5 B.Lance caught at 49 catch for a touchdown (78 yards)
Illinois State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Punt return touchdown
Illinois State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Rushing touchdown
Illinois State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q2TD
#D#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (8 yards)
North Dakota State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Rushing touchdown
Illinois State
Q4TD
#D#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (8 yards)
Illinois State
Q4TD
#D#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-12
#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (6 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

:32) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 13.0 yds · +2.33 EPA/play +4.66 EPA
:20) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 16.0 yds · +2.76 EPA/play +2.76 EPA
:00) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 25.0 yds · +2.08 EPA/play +2.08 EPA

Receiving

#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00 (Illinois State) — 3 rec · 22.0 yds +3.94 EPA
#5 V.Dawson caught at 35 (Illinois State) — 2 rec · 16.0 yds +0.39 EPA
#4 D.Lord caught at 40 (Illinois State) — 2 rec · 10.0 yds +0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
:32) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	2	100.0%	13	+2.33	+4.66
:20) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	1	100.0%	16	+2.76	+2.76
:00) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	1	100.0%	25	+2.08	+2.08
:07) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	1	100.0%	2	+1.91	+1.91
:06) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	2	100.0%	20	+0.80	+1.60
:50) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	1	100.0%	10	+1.40	+1.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	North Dakota State
Plays	91	45
EPA / play	-0.100	-0.380
Total EPA	-9.06	-17.12
Success rate	35.2%	24.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.194	-0.419
Rush EPA / play	+0.032	-0.340
Yards	525	189

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois State	3	9	+0.97	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	1	78	+6.37	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois State	9	34	-1.30	Interception
Q1	North Dakota State	4	15	-2.37	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	3	2	-1.51	Touchdown
Q1	Illinois State	6	29	-3.65	Interception
Q1	North Dakota State	4	11	-3.24	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	4	91	+9.93	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota State	3	11	+0.07	Ended
Q2	Illinois State	2	78	-10.15	Touchdown
Q2	Illinois State	14	82	+6.71	Pass TD
Q2	North Dakota State	3	4	-0.63	Ended
Q2	Illinois State	1	-2	-0.79	Ended
Q3	North Dakota State	3	1	-2.75	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	4	24	-4.35	Interception
Q3	North Dakota State	3	1	-3.37	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.97 EPA)
Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · #5 B.Lance caught at 49 catch for a touchdown (78 yards) (+6.37 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Fumble (-6.23 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · :13) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse pass intercepted (-6.14 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Rushing touchdown (+6.05 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · :04) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse pass intercepted (-5.37 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · :08) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse pass intercepted (-4.85 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · #2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (6 yards) (+4.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (29–28) in Week 15.
Passing edge: :32) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 13.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois State at -0.1 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison?

Illinois State Redbirds 29, North Dakota State Bison 28 in Week 15 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 29–28.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401836198.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison in passing?

:32) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) led passers with 13.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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