No. 5 South Dakota outlasted North Dakota in a thrilling back-and-forth game at the Alerus Center, with the Coyotes scoring the first 25 points of the second half. Despite trailing 42-21, North Dakota made a late comeback attempt, scoring two touchdowns in the final minutes but falling short with a final score of 42-36. South Dakota accumulated 512 yards of offense, while North Dakota finished with 323 yards. Simon Romfo had a solid performance for North Dakota with three touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown. Bo Belquist, Quincy Vaughn, and Nick Kupfer also contributed with touchdown receptions. South Dakota’s Aidan Bouman had three touchdown passes, while Charles Pierre Jr. showcased a dual-threat performance with a rushing and receiving touchdown.
North Dakota now leads the all-time series but suffered its first back-to-back home losses since 2017. Bo Belquist is nearing the school record for career touchdown receptions. Wyatt Pedigo led the defense with six tackles, and North Dakota finished with a +1.0 turnover margin. The game saw a total of 72 points scored, with multiple lead changes throughout.
Next, North Dakota will face Illinois State on the road. The Fighting Hawks will look to bounce back from their recent losses and secure a victory. For more information on North Dakota football, fans can follow @UNDfootball on social media or visit FightingHawks.com.
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