#ThisDayInNDSUHistory: September 28, 2013.
The Bison defense holds South Dakota State to -32 rushing yards and registers seven sacks of Jacks quarterback Austin Sumner in a 20-0 NDSU win.
It marks the fifth straight win in the series for the Bison.
Just took a peek at PFF for USD grades and...umm
USD's RT had a 0.0 pass blocking grade, allowing 7 pressures in 25 dropbacks (Toby Anene generated 6)
Cole Payton, thru 4 games, has a 96.0 offensive grade & 95.6 passing grade lol, he is the highest-graded player in the country
Watching NDSU QB Cole Payton
He’s who we wanted Tebow to be
6’3, 233-lb lefty, 4.5s speed
Dangerous runner, gets ball downfield, good decisions ~ No. 1-graded PFF D1 QB
Accuracy/placement need to get more consistent
But he’s an intriguing prospect in wide-open 2026 QB class
Latest Wolves: Four things to track as the Wolves land on the springboard of preseason before diving into a brutally competitive Western Conference.
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James Franklin stares at the field. His daughter comes over and gives him a hug.
No doubt the worst loss in the Franklin era. One of the worst in program history.
Highest rated team for all G5 conferences, per Sagarin, are:
38 = The American - Memphis
45 = Mountain West - Boise State
46 = Sun Belt - Old Dominion
63 = MAC - Toledo
78 = CUSA - LA Tech
North Dakota St - MVFC is rated 44, ahead of all G6 teams except Memphis
For those with a Walter Payton award vote and haven’t seen Cole Payton play…
When you look at his numbers - which are still absolutely absurd - consider that he’s played one full game.
…and if you have seen him play, that vote is an obvious one 🗳️
#ColeWalterPayton
#ThisDayInNDSUHistory: October 22, 2011.
NDSU wins in Brookings for the first time since 1999, beating the Jackrabbits, 38-14.
Brock Jensen throws for 178 yards and runs for two scores, Ryan Smith returns a punt for a TD as NDSU wins the Dakota Marker for the 2nd straight year.