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North Dakota State Makes FBS History with Dominant Win

WHY IT MATTERS

This win sets a strong tone for North Dakota State's FBS debut, as they look to build on their FCS success in the higher-level competition.

What happened

North Dakota State, a former FCS powerhouse with 10 national titles, made a statement in its first-ever FBS game, defeating Jacksonville State 33-7. Quarterback Nathan Hayes led the charge with 14 of 22 completed passes and two touchdowns, while running back Myles Mitchell added 74 yards on the ground. The Bison's convincing victory marks a significant milestone in their transition to the FBS level.

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'This is step No. 1': NDSU wins 1st-ever FBS game

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AI-assisted summary · THELAST.NEWSPublished August 30, 2026 at 3:00 AMUpdated August 30, 2026 at 3:00 AMRevision 11 linked source

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