North Dakota State concluded their flawless regular season with a dominant 62-7 victory over Saint Thomas, securing the top seed in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. Quarterback Cole Payton and backup Nathan Hayes combined for 320 passing yards and five touchdowns, while Barika Kpeenu and D.J. Scott led the rushing attack with 208 yards and two scores each. Bryce Lance and Jackson Williams shone on the receiving end, catching three and three touchdown passes respectively. The Bisons defense forced three turnovers, setting them up for the playoffs starting November 29th, with the national championship on January 5th.
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