North Dakota State opens FBS era with 33-7 win over Jacksonville State
North Dakota State marked its first game at the FBS level by beating Jacksonville State behind two touchdown passes from Nathan Hayes.
North Dakota State began its move to the Football Bowl Subdivision with a 33-7 victory over Jacksonville State on Saturday. Nathan Hayes threw two touchdown passes and the Bison controlled the game in their first outing against an FBS opponent.
Hayes finished 14 of 22 for 174 yards, while Myles Mitchell added 74 rushing yards for North Dakota State. The result came as the program, long known for its success at the FCS level, started a new chapter after winning 10 national titles there.
Jacksonville State scored its only touchdown in the loss, but North Dakota State pulled away early and never let the game tighten. The matchup was the Bison's first since joining the FBS.
The game was played Saturday and served as the opening test for North Dakota State at college football's top subdivision.
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