South Dakota Coyotes 13–51 North Dakota State Bison: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated South Dakota Coyotes 51–13 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: South Dakota Coyotes 13, North Dakota State Bison 51.

Game summary

North Dakota State Bison dominated South Dakota Coyotes 51–13 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 256.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.87 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Barry Kpeenu — 87.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Bryce Lance — 3 rec, 96.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota State (+0.413/play) vs South Dakota (-0.001/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Dakota Coyotes	0	3	6	9	13
North Dakota State Bison	12	18	3	6	51

Scoring Map

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

SDAKSouth Dakota Coyotes

+3OPP 14

OPP EZ

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 34

OPP EZ

NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Dakota State
Q1TD
BKBarry Kpeenu
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Barry Kpeenu rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q1TD
CPCole Payton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Cole Payton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2TD
BKBarry Kpeenu
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Barry Kpeenu rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2TD
BLB. Lance
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-24
B. Lance catch for a touchdown (2 yards)
North Dakota State
Q2TD
RKReis Kessel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-30
Cole Payton pass to Reis Kessel for a touchdown (29 yards)
South Dakota
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
3-30
Field goal good from 31 yards
South Dakota
Q3TD
ABAidan Bouman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Aidan Bouman — Interception returned for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
9-33
Field goal good from 29 yards
North Dakota State
Q4TD
JWJackson Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-39
Jackson Williams rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
South Dakota
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
12-39
Field goal good from 51 yards
South Dakota
Q4TD
CFCarson Fletcher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-39
Carson Fletcher rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 256.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.87 EPA/play +14.84 EPA
Nathan Hayes (North Dakota State) — 0.0 yds · -1.15 EPA/play -1.15 EPA
Aidan Bouman (South Dakota) — 243.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -4.98 EPA

Rushing

Barry Kpeenu (North Dakota State) — 87.0 yds · 2 TD +0.12 EPA
DJ Scott (North Dakota State) — 50.0 yds +0.10 EPA
L.J. Phillips Jr. (South Dakota) — 38.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

Bryce Lance (North Dakota State) — 3 rec · 96.0 yds +1.15 EPA
Barry Kpeenu (North Dakota State) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds +0.20 EPA
RaJa Nelson (North Dakota State) — 2 rec · 37.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Payton	North Dakota State	17	76.5%	256	1	+0.87	+14.84
Nathan Hayes	North Dakota State	1	100.0%	0	0	-1.15	-1.15
Aidan Bouman	South Dakota	22	59.1%	243	0	-0.23	-4.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Dakota	North Dakota State
Plays	46	68
EPA / play	-0.001	+0.413
Total EPA	-0.04	+28.11
Success rate	43.5%	58.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.227	+0.755
Rush EPA / play	+0.206	+0.281
Yards	366	534

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota State	8	77	+6.34	Rush TD
Q1	South Dakota	3	13	-1.11	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	12	90	+6.90	Rush TD
Q1	South Dakota	3	2	-2.91	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	6	46	+3.06	Rush TD
Q2	South Dakota	5	23	-1.24	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	11	95	+6.28	Pass TD
Q2	South Dakota	3	14	-0.03	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	8	85	+6.36	Pass TD
Q2	South Dakota	5	47	+1.15	Field goal
Q3	South Dakota	4	56	-5.75	Touchdown
Q3	South Dakota	3	-1	-2.65	Punt
Q3	North Dakota State	7	49	-0.86	Field goal
Q3	South Dakota	6	75	+1.59	Ended
Q3	North Dakota State	11	83	+3.65	Rush TD
Q4	South Dakota	6	57	+2.65	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · South Dakota Coyotes · Aidan Bouman — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.05 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton pass to Reis Kessel for a touchdown (29 yards) (+5.01 EPA)
Q3 · South Dakota Coyotes · Aidan Bouman pass to Carson Fletcher for 46 yards (3rd & 1) (+4.28 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota Coyotes · Carson Fletcher rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+4.23 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota Coyotes · Aidan Bouman pass to Tennel Bryant for 42 yards (2nd & 6) (+4.05 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota Coyotes · Field goal good from 51 yards (+3.68 EPA)
Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton pass to Jackson Williams for 35 yards (2nd & 5) (+3.23 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton rushes for 11 yards (4th & 3) (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (51–13) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 256.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.413 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 South Dakota Coyotes vs North Dakota State Bison?

South Dakota Coyotes 13, North Dakota State Bison 51 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won South Dakota Coyotes vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 13–51.

Where can I find the South Dakota Coyotes vs North Dakota State Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767510.

Who led South Dakota Coyotes vs North Dakota State Bison in passing?

Cole Payton (North Dakota State) led passers with 256.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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