Overview
- Avery Johnson led an 81-yard drive in 1:03 and hit Joe Jackson for a 6-yard touchdown with 42 seconds left to secure the 38-35 win.
- Johnson finished 28-of-43 for 318 yards and three touchdowns and added a pivotal 25-yard scramble on the deciding series.
- Chris Klieman called the defense's eye discipline 'awful,' with players repeatedly fooled by motion and misdirection.
- North Dakota led 21-17 at halftime and erased a 31-21 deficit in the fourth; quarterback Jerry Kaminski went 23-of-38 for 231 yards with one passing and two rushing touchdowns.
- Kansas State committed a kick-return turnover, while defensive end Cody Stufflebean posted two sacks and a forced fumble; the Wildcats host Army on Sept. 6.