North Dakota State Bison 38–7 South Dakota State Jackrabbits: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated South Dakota State Jackrabbits 38–7 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: North Dakota State Bison 38, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 7.

Game summary

North Dakota State Bison dominated South Dakota State Jackrabbits 38–7 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #9 C.Payton (North Dakota State) — 191.0 pass yds, +0.39 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #18 J.Williams caught at 47 — 2 rec, 27.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota State (+0.109/play) vs South Dakota State (-0.081/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota State Bison	12	15	0	6	38
South Dakota State Jackrabbits	0	6	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 26

SDSTSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Dakota State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Rushing touchdown
North Dakota State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Rushing touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Rushing touchdown
South Dakota State
Q2TD
#L#1 L.O'Groske caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
#1 L.O'Groske caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (17 yards)
North Dakota State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Rushing touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
27-6
Field goal good from 43 yards
North Dakota State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-6
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #9 C.Payton (North Dakota State) — 191.0 yds · +0.39 EPA/play +6.70 EPA
#2 I.Garcia-Castaneda (South Dakota State) — 26.0 yds · +2.34 EPA/play +2.34 EPA
Shotgun #16 J.Henry (South Dakota State) — 8.0 yds · +0.28 EPA/play +0.56 EPA

Receiving

#18 J.Williams caught at 47 (North Dakota State) — 2 rec · 27.0 yds +0.74 EPA
#5 B.Lance caught at 50 (North Dakota State) — 1 rec · 33.0 yds +1.84 EPA
#12 G.Goering caught at 48 (South Dakota State) — 1 rec · 28.0 yds +5.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #9 C.Payton	North Dakota State	17	82.4%	191	+0.39	+6.70
#2 I.Garcia-Castaneda	South Dakota State	1	100.0%	26	+2.34	+2.34
Shotgun #16 J.Henry	South Dakota State	2	50.0%	8	+0.28	+0.56
No Huddle-Shotgun #9 C.Payton	North Dakota State	8	50.0%	41	-0.06	-0.51
No Huddle #9 C.Payton	North Dakota State	2	0.0%	0	-0.94	-1.89
No Huddle-Shotgun #13 L.Marble	South Dakota State	4	25.0%	-1	-0.52	-2.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Dakota State	South Dakota State
Plays	73	46
EPA / play	+0.109	-0.081
Total EPA	+7.96	-3.74
Success rate	43.8%	30.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.160	-0.118
Rush EPA / play	+0.079	-0.045
Yards	500	167

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Dakota State	3	5	-0.73	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	16	94	-2.85	Rush TD
Q1	South Dakota State	3	-8	-4.36	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	4	58	+2.86	Ended
Q1	South Dakota State	2	0	-2.41	Ended
Q1	North Dakota State	1	2	+0.48	Rush TD
Q2	South Dakota State	1	0	-1.50	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	7	68	+5.17	Rush TD
Q2	South Dakota State	3	18	-0.66	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	3	-1	-2.93	Punt
Q2	South Dakota State	2	43	+5.60	Pass TD
Q2	North Dakota State	5	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q2	South Dakota State	4	7	-0.63	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	9	49	+0.37	Field goal
Q2	South Dakota State	2	-8	0.00	Ended
Q3	North Dakota State	9	32	+0.96	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Shotgun #13 L.Marble pass to #12 G.Goering caught at 48 for 28 yards (2nd & 6) (+5.5 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Rushing touchdown (+5.42 EPA)
Q3 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Rush (1st & 10) (+4.12 EPA)
Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Rush (4th & 1) (+3.85 EPA)
Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Kickoff (+3.46 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Shotgun #13 L.Marble pass to #32 J.Basinger caught at 46 for 19 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.33 EPA)
Q3 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Rush (1st & 10) (+3.32 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · #1 L.O'Groske caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (38–7) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Shotgun #9 C.Payton (North Dakota State) — 191.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.109 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 South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

North Dakota State Bison 38, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 7 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won North Dakota State Bison vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

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

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767512.

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

Shotgun #9 C.Payton (North Dakota State) led passers with 191.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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