The North Dakota State Bison will see a conference opponent when they visit the Illinois State Redbirds on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome in an MVFC battle.
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- When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota
- TV: ESPN+
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North Dakota State Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | at The Citadel | W 38-0 |
| 9/6/2025 | at Tennessee State | W 59-3 |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. Southeast Missouri State | W 41-14 |
| 9/27/2025 | vs. South Dakota | W 51-13 |
| 10/4/2025 | at Illinois State | W 33-16 |
| 10/11/2025 | vs. Southern Illinois | W 45-17 |
| 10/18/2025 | at Indiana State | W 38-7 |
| 10/25/2025 | at South Dakota State | W 38-7 |
| 11/1/2025 | vs. Youngstown State | W 38-30 |
| 11/8/2025 | at North Dakota | W 15-10 |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Northern Iowa | W 48-16 |
| 11/22/2025 | vs. St. Thomas | W 62-7 |
| 12/6/2025 | vs. Illinois State | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Top North Dakota State Players
- Cole Payton has tossed for 2,618 yards (218.2 per game), completing 74.1% of his passes, with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions in 12 games.
- In 12 games played, Barika Kpeenu has rushed for 950 yards (79.2 per game) and 19 TDs.
- In 12 games, Bryce Lance has totaled 50 receptions for 1,001 yards (83.4 per game) and seven touchdowns.
- On the ground, DJ Scott has punched in six touchdowns and accumulated 487 yards (40.6 per game).
- As a tone-setter on defense, North Dakota State's Toby Anene has compiled six sacks in 12 games played.
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Illinois State Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | at Oklahoma | L 35-3 |
| 9/6/2025 | vs. Morehead State | W 41-13 |
| 9/13/2025 | at Eastern Illinois | W 42-30 |
| 9/20/2025 | vs. North Alabama | W 38-36 |
| 10/4/2025 | vs. North Dakota State | L 33-16 |
| 10/11/2025 | at Murray State | W 46-32 |
| 10/18/2025 | vs. Youngstown State | L 40-35 |
| 10/25/2025 | at South Dakota | W 21-13 |
| 11/1/2025 | vs. Northern Iowa | W 31-16 |
| 11/8/2025 | at Indiana State | W 52-20 |
| 11/15/2025 | at South Dakota State | W 35-21 |
| 11/22/2025 | vs. Southern Illinois | L 37-7 |
| 11/29/2025 | at Southeastern Louisiana | W 21-3 |
| 12/6/2025 | at North Dakota State | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Top Illinois State Players
- In 13 contests, Tommy Rittenhouse has passed for 2,491 yards (191.6 per game), with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions, and a completion percentage of 64.7%.
- In the passing game, Daniel Sobkowicz has found the end zone 11 times, catching 57 balls for 775 yards (70.5 per game).
- Wenkers Wright has scampered for 591 yards (59.1 per game) and five touchdowns in 13 games.
- Victor Dawson has run for 811 yards (62.4 per contest) and three touchdowns in 13 games.
- Patrick Bauer has amassed 10 picks to go along with seven tackles and three sacks in 13 games for Illinois State.
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