North Dakota State Bison 38–7 Indiana State Sycamores: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Indiana State Sycamores 38–7 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: North Dakota State Bison 38, Indiana State Sycamores 7.

Game summary

North Dakota State Bison dominated Indiana State Sycamores 38–7 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 150.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Barika Kpeenu — 113.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Rashad Rochelle — 3 rec, 18.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota State (+0.150/play) vs Indiana State (-0.279/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota State Bison	0	9	12	12	38
Indiana State Sycamores	6	0	0	0	7

Scoring Map

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

NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

OPP EZ

+3OPP 37

INSTIndiana State Sycamores

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Indiana State
Q1TD
NONick Osho
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Nick Osho rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2TD
TWTruman Werremeyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Cole Payton pass to Truman Werremeyer for a touchdown (3 yards)
North Dakota State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 54 yards
North Dakota State
Q3TD
CPCole Payton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Cole Payton rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q3TD
BKBarika Kpeenu
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Barika Kpeenu rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q4TD
DSDJ Scott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
DJ Scott rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q4TD
BKBarika Kpeenu
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-6
Barika Kpeenu 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) — 150.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +5.65 EPA
Nathan Hayes (North Dakota State) — 12.0 yds · -0.82 EPA/play -1.65 EPA
Keegan Patterson (Indiana State) — 107.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -9.98 EPA

Rushing

Barika Kpeenu (North Dakota State) — 113.0 yds · 2 TD -0.05 EPA
Nick Osho (Indiana State) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA
DJ Scott (North Dakota State) — 78.0 yds · 1 TD +0.53 EPA

Receiving

Rashad Rochelle (Indiana State) — 3 rec · 18.0 yds -0.33 EPA
Bryce Lance (North Dakota State) — 4 rec · 74.0 yds +0.97 EPA
Zack Drawdy Jr. (Indiana State) — 3 rec · 49.0 yds +0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Payton	North Dakota State	18	66.7%	150	1	+0.31	+5.65
Nathan Hayes	North Dakota State	2	50.0%	12	0	-0.82	-1.65
Keegan Patterson	Indiana State	25	56.0%	107	0	-0.40	-9.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Dakota State	Indiana State
Plays	70	53
EPA / play	+0.150	-0.279
Total EPA	+10.32	-14.77
Success rate	52.9%	30.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.200	-0.399
Rush EPA / play	+0.129	-0.171
Yards	448	192

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota State	8	70	+1.01	Interception
Q1	Indiana State	14	92	+7.04	Rush TD
Q1	North Dakota State	12	80	+6.95	Pass TD
Q2	Indiana State	3	2	-2.75	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	3	9	-3.47	Ended
Q2	Indiana State	5	6	-3.10	Missed FG
Q2	North Dakota State	5	10	-1.53	Punt
Q2	Indiana State	3	8	-0.85	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	5	19	-0.58	Field goal
Q2	Indiana State	4	18	+0.34	Ended
Q3	Indiana State	1	0	-5.61	Interception
Q3	North Dakota State	1	3	+0.86	Rush TD
Q3	Indiana State	3	4	-2.70	Punt
Q3	North Dakota State	8	65	+2.92	Ended
Q3	Indiana State	5	18	-1.67	Punt
Q3	North Dakota State	11	103	+5.97	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Keegan Patterson pass intercepted (-5.61 EPA)
Q1 · Indiana State Sycamores · Harry Traum rushes for 18 yards (4th & 2) (+3.96 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.95 EPA)
Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton pass intercepted (-3.46 EPA)
Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.19 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Field goal good from 54 yards (+2.75 EPA)
Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Field goal missed (-2.4 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton pass to Bryce Lance for 42 yards (2nd & 8) (+2.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (38–7) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 150.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.15 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 State Bison vs Indiana State Sycamores?

North Dakota State Bison 38, Indiana State Sycamores 7 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won North Dakota State Bison vs Indiana State Sycamores?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 38–7.

Where can I find the North Dakota State Bison vs Indiana State Sycamores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767449.

Who led North Dakota State Bison vs Indiana State Sycamores in passing?

Cole Payton (North Dakota State) led passers with 150.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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