Illinois State Redbirds vs. North Dakota State Bison
Dec 6, 2025
FINAL
10-4Illinois State
29
12-1North Dakota State
28
Box Score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILST | 0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 29 |
| NDSU | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
Game Recap
Illinois State scores 2 late TDs to knock out top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28 in FCS playoff. Tommy Rittenhouse connected with Daniel Sobkowicz for two touchdown passes inside the final two minutes and overcame five interceptions to help No. 17 Illinois State upset top-ranked and previously unbeaten North Dakota State 29-28 on Saturday in..
Scoring Summary
ILSTNDSU
Q112:39Bryce Lance 78 Yd pass from Cole Payton (Eli Ozick Kick).07- Q14:40Jackson Williams 52 Yd Punt Return (Eli Ozick Kick).014
- Q211:21Victor Dawson 69 Yd Run (Matt Maldonado Kick).714
- Q28:09Nathaniel Staehling 73 Yd Interception Return (Eli Ozick Kick).721
- Q20:50Daniel Sobkowicz 8 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick).1421
- Q412:38Barika Kpeenu 4 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick).1428
- Q42:44Daniel Sobkowicz 8 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick).2128
- Q41:00Daniel Sobkowicz 6 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Tommy Rittenhouse Pass to Scotty Presson Jr. for Two-Point Conversion).2928
Team Stats
ILSTNDSU29Points28
92Plays50
422Total Yards179
249Pass Yards120
173Rush Yards59
4.6Avg Yards per Play3.6
42:01Time of Possession17:59
23First Downs6
6(18)3rd Down Conv(Attempts)2(13)
4(6)4th Down Conv(Attempts)1(2)
35(52)Completions(Attempts)6(19)
4.8Yards per Pass6.3
39Rush Attempts27
4.4Yards per Rush2.2
4Touchdowns4
0(0)Field Goals(Attempts)0(0)
3(5)Red Zone Scores(Attempts)1(1)
5Turnovers2
5Interceptions0
0Fumbles Lost2
4(21)Penalties(Yards)5(54)
Game Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025 · 1:00 PM
Fargodome · Fargo, ND
attendance: 10,464 (56.0%)
tv: ESPN+