Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 14–41 North Dakota State Bison: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 41–14 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 14, North Dakota State Bison 41.

Game summary

North Dakota State Bison rolled past Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 41–14 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 331.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.72 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Barry Kpeenu — 84.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Bryce Lance — 4 rec, 159.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota State (+0.265/play) vs Southeast Missouri State (-0.178/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks	6	6	0	0	14
North Dakota State Bison	12	15	3	6	41

Scoring Map

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

SEMOSoutheast Missouri State Redhawks

OPP EZ

+3OPP 26

OPP EZ

+3OPP 26

NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Dakota State
Q1TD
RNRaJa Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Cole Payton pass to RaJa Nelson for a touchdown (15 yards)
Southeast Missouri State
Q1TD
KGKalvin Gilbert
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jax Leatherwood pass to Kalvin Gilbert for a touchdown (65 yards)
North Dakota State
Q1TD
BLBryce Lance
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Cole Payton pass to Bryce Lance for a touchdown (75 yards)
North Dakota State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
6-15
Field goal good from 43 yards
North Dakota State
Q2TD
MCMekhi Collins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Cole Payton pass to Mekhi Collins for a touchdown (28 yards)
Southeast Missouri State
Q2TD
PBPayton Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Payton Brown rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2TD
RNRaJa Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Cole Payton pass to RaJa Nelson for a touchdown (5 yards)
North Dakota State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
12-30
Field goal good from 43 yards
North Dakota State
Q4TD
CPCole Payton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Cole Payton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 331.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.72 EPA/play +18.14 EPA
Nathan Hayes (North Dakota State) — 0.0 yds · -1.18 EPA/play -1.18 EPA
Jax Leatherwood (Southeast Missouri State) — 137.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -2.93 EPA

Rushing

Barry Kpeenu (North Dakota State) — 84.0 yds +0.06 EPA
Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
Jax Leatherwood (Southeast Missouri State) — 32.0 yds +0.73 EPA

Receiving

Bryce Lance (North Dakota State) — 4 rec · 159.0 yds +0.82 EPA
Cam Pedro (Southeast Missouri State) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +0.79 EPA
RaJa Nelson (North Dakota State) — 4 rec · 41.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Payton	North Dakota State	25	64.0%	331	4	+0.72	+18.14
Nathan Hayes	North Dakota State	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.18	-1.18
Jax Leatherwood	Southeast Missouri State	25	48.0%	137	1	-0.12	-2.93
Patrick Heitert	Southeast Missouri State	4	25.0%	-1	0	-1.88	-7.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southeast Missouri State	North Dakota State
Plays	57	61
EPA / play	-0.178	+0.265
Total EPA	-10.13	+16.18
Success rate	28.1%	42.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.360	+0.652
Rush EPA / play	+0.011	-0.022
Yards	221	562

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota State	5	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Southeast Missouri State	5	75	+6.54	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota State	3	2	-3.07	Punt
Q1	Southeast Missouri State	3	6	-2.45	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	2	79	+6.31	Pass TD
Q1	Southeast Missouri State	3	-5	-3.55	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	4	17	-1.91	Missed FG
Q1	Southeast Missouri State	3	0	-3.47	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	4	56	+1.08	Field goal
Q2	Southeast Missouri State	3	5	-2.40	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	4	86	+6.10	Pass TD
Q2	Southeast Missouri State	13	67	+5.29	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota State	11	60	+3.65	Pass TD
Q2	Southeast Missouri State	4	3	-2.08	Punt
Q3	North Dakota State	5	41	-0.14	Field goal
Q3	Southeast Missouri State	3	5	-2.26	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton pass to Bryce Lance for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.46 EPA)
Q1 · Southeast Missouri State Redhawks · Jax Leatherwood pass to Kalvin Gilbert for a touchdown (65 yards) (+5.57 EPA)
Q4 · Southeast Missouri State Redhawks · Patrick Heitert pass intercepted (-5.26 EPA)
Q3 · Southeast Missouri State Redhawks · Jax Leatherwood pass to Cam Pedro for 15 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.31 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton pass to Bryce Lance for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.23 EPA)
Q2 · Southeast Missouri State Redhawks · Jax Leatherwood pass to Cam Pedro for 20 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.87 EPA)
Q3 · Southeast Missouri State Redhawks · Jax Leatherwood pass to Cam Pedro for 10 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.79 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · Rush (2nd & 11) (-2.76 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (41–14) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 331.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.265 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs North Dakota State Bison?

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 14, North Dakota State Bison 41 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 14–41.

Where can I find the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs North Dakota State Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767217.

Who led Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs North Dakota State Bison in passing?

Cole Payton (North Dakota State) led passers with 331.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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