Overview
- NDSU fell behind 11-0 early after Nevada quarterback A.J. Bianco scored on a 15-yard run, forcing the Bison to chase the game.
- Quarterback Nathan Hayes led late first-half and second-half drives, finishing with multiple touchdown plays that helped erase the deficit.
- Jackson Williams returned a missed field-goal the length of the field for a touchdown to give NDSU the lead at halftime and shift momentum to the Bison.
- NDSU’s defense produced two interceptions of Bianco and held Nevada under 100 rushing yards, key plays that preserved the comeback.
- Running back Nyeoti Punni left with a fourth-quarter injury and D.J. Scott was already out, creating clear depth concerns as NDSU prepares to play New Mexico next weekend.