North Dakota State vs Sacramento State Live Score (20 Sep, 2026)
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 North Dakota State | 21 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 31 |
 Sacramento State | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
Scoring Plays
Q1
13:37
13:37
Jackson Williams 33 Yd pass from Nathan Hayes (Drew Klein Kick)
Passing Touchdown
7 – 0
Q1
11:49
11:49
Darius Givance 24 Yd Fumble Return (Drew Klein Kick)
Fumble Return Touchdown
14 – 0
Q1
0:04
0:04
Myles Mitchell 9 Yd Run (Drew Klein Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
21 – 0
Q2
11:24
11:24
DJ Scott 42 Yd Run (Drew Klein Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
28 – 0
Q2
6:52
6:52
Grant Meadors 25 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
28 – 3
Q4
12:00
12:00
Drew Klein 29 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
31 – 3
Q4
8:05
8:05
Onterrio Smith Jr. 21 Yd pass from Jackson Sharman (Grant Meadors Kick)
Passing Touchdown
31 – 10
Game Leaders
North Dakota StateSacramento State
N. Hayes QBPassing Yards
J. Sharman QB
D. Scott RBRushing Yards
C. Rhaney RB
J. Williams WRReceiving Yards
M. Coleman WR
D. Givance STackles
A. Rocha LBPlayer Box Score
North Dakota State| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hayes#2 | 14/24 | 210 | 8.8 | 1 | 0 |
 Preston Brown | 0/1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Sacramento State| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sharman#8 | 25/41 | 238 | 5.8 | 1 | 2 |
North Dakota State| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Scott#7 | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 1 | 42 |
 Myles Mitchell#5 | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 1 | 9 |
| Nathan Hayes#2 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Preston Brown | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 11 |
 Brady Wavrunek#26 | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 |
 Nyeoti Punni#4 | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 4 |
 Kaden Zenzen#40 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
 Team | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 |
Sacramento State| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincere Rhaney#3 | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 0 | 10 |
 Isaiah Ene#22 | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 0 | 24 |
| Daniel Swinney | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 18 |
| Jackson Sharman#8 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
 Jaylen Patterson#11 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
 Jamar Curtis#1 | 4 | -7 | -1.8 | 0 | 7 |
North Dakota State| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Williams#18 | 7 | 134 | 19.1 | 1 | 38 |
 Mekhi Collins#15 | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 |
| DJ Scott#7 | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 |
 Reis Kessel#81 | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Myles Mitchell#5 | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 |
Sacramento State| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Coleman#2 | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 0 | 21 |
 Jordan Williams#16 | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 22 |
 Onterrio Smith Jr.#12 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 21 |
 Raiden Brown#5 | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 |
 Kenyon Shabazz#4 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 |
 Kyle Koontz#82 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Cincere Rhaney#3 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
 Khai Taylor#7 | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Jamar Curtis#1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 |
North Dakota State| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Givance#29 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Gavin Sell#3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Taylen Eady#14 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Will Steil#20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Alex Elliott#42 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Keenan Wilson#8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Ray James Jr.#25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Matthew Stenbroten#11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Zach Vanderpool#95 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 DJ Voltz#12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Peder Haugo#41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Jaylin Crumby#6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Keith Williams#52 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Donovan Woolen#1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Marion Moore#16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Allante Burley#56 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Najee Nelson#4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Kendrick Carter#28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Jaylen Archibald#30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Deron Russell#34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Logan Larson#94 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Obald Niyonkuru#99 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Alijah Wayne#54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Kelton McCaslin#9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Sacramento State| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Rocha#33 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Boogsie Silvera#1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Fata Puloka#18 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Warren Smith Jr.#6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Amari Wallace#3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Dionte Thornton#2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Jamel Howard Jr.#58 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Isiah Chala Jr.#52 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Xavier Williams#45 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Miles Bailey#55 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Elias Mullican#22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Darson Jeanty#8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Caleb Reese#29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Tim Thomas#26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Donovan Turner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Malachi Kindle#93 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Ene#22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Malik Tullis#9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Ivan Moore Jr.#11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Austin Chambers#90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Noah King#27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 KJ Jefferson#15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
North Dakota State| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Givance#29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Sacramento State| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamar Curtis#1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
North Dakota State| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drew Klein#37 | 1/1 | 100.0 | 29 | 4/4 | 7 |
Sacramento State| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grant Meadors#49 | 1/1 | 100.0 | 25 | 1/1 | 4 |
North Dakota State| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aaron Bickerton#39 | 3 | 128 | 42.7 | 0 | 2 | 61 |
Sacramento State| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hamish Adams#37 | 5 | 189 | 37.8 | 0 | 3 | 45 |
North Dakota State| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Williams#18 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Sacramento State| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamar Curtis#1 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 22 | 0 |
Sacramento State| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Coleman#2 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 |
North Dakota State| Player | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Eady#14 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Deron Russell#34 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drive Summary
NDSU
Touchdown
75
SAC
Fumble Return Touchdown
-3
SAC
Punt
-2
NDSU
Downs
28
SAC
Punt
7
NDSU
Punt
42
SAC
Punt
4
NDSU
Touchdown
49
SAC
Interception
35
NDSU
Touchdown
62
SAC
Field Goal
63
NDSU
Downs
28
SAC
Punt
12
NDSU
End of Half
6
SAC
Punt
32
NDSU
Punt
5
SAC
Downs
36
NDSU
Field Goal
53
SAC
Touchdown
80
NDSU
Punt
36
SAC
Interception
82
NDSU
End of Game
3
Injury Report
No current injury report is available for this matchup.
Head-to-Head
Historical meetings are not available for this matchup.
Game Information
StageWeek 3
Season2026
KickoffSat, Sep 19, 10:30 pm
VenueHornet Stadium
LocationSacramento, CA
SurfaceArtificial Turf
BroadcastESPN
Attendance13,322
Division Standings
FBS — Mountain West Conference
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0.778 | 253 | 107 | 5-0 | 2-2 | W1 |
 UNLV | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.556 | 235 | 231 | 3-2 | 2-2 | L1 |
 New Mexico | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0.889 | 311 | 98 | 4-0 | 4-1 | W6 |
 San José State | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.500 | 209 | 220 | 2-3 | 3-2 | W1 |
 Nevada | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0.333 | 187 | 212 | 2-3 | 1-3 | L2 |
 UTEP | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0.111 | 127 | 309 | 1-4 | 0-4 | L7 |
 Wyoming | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.667 | 197 | 195 | 4-0 | 2-3 | W4 |
 Northern Illinois | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.000 | 149 | 331 | 0-3 | 0-6 | L9 |
 Air Force | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0.778 | 258 | 193 | 4-1 | 3-1 | W2 |
 Hawai'i | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0.333 | 183 | 210 | 1-3 | 2-3 | W2 |
FBS — Mid-American Conference
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eastern Michigan | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0.400 | 199 | 266 | 2-3 | 2-3 | L3 |
 Massachusetts | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.556 | 243 | 199 | 3-2 | 2-2 | W1 |
 Central Michigan | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0.444 | 178 | 214 | 3-2 | 1-3 | W1 |
 Toledo | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0.778 | 319 | 220 | 4-1 | 3-1 | W3 |
 Western Michigan | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.667 | 236 | 173 | 3-1 | 3-2 | W1 |
 Akron | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0.111 | 172 | 290 | 1-3 | 0-5 | L7 |
 Ball State | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0.333 | 206 | 313 | 2-1 | 1-5 | L1 |
 Buffalo | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.667 | 215 | 234 | 4-1 | 2-2 | W4 |
 Kent State | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0.333 | 129 | 275 | 3-1 | 0-5 | L1 |
 Miami (OH) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.556 | 247 | 240 | 3-2 | 2-2 | L1 |
 Ohio | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0.778 | 265 | 195 | 4-0 | 3-2 | W6 |
 Bowling Green | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0.222 | 160 | 261 | 1-3 | 1-4 | L3 |
| Sacramento State | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0.200 | 170 | 293 | 2-4 | 0-4 | L1 |
North Dakota State
3rd in Mountain West
VS
Sacramento State
12th in MAC
Quarterbacks & Specialists
#39
Aaron Bickerton
Preston Brown
#2
Nathan Hayes
Receivers & Backs
#15
Mekhi Collins
#81
Reis Kessel
#5
Myles Mitchell
#4
Nyeoti Punni
#7
DJ Scott
#26
Brady Wavrunek
#18
Jackson Williams
#40
Kaden Zenzen
Defensive Line & Linebackers
#56
Allante Burley
#42
Alex Elliott
#41
Peder Haugo
#25
Ray James Jr.
#94
Logan Larson
#9
Kelton McCaslin
#99
Obald Niyonkuru
#3
Gavin Sell
#11
Matthew Stenbroten
#95
Zach Vanderpool
#54
Alijah Wayne
#52
Keith Williams
#8
Keenan Wilson
#1
Donovan Woolen
Defensive Backs
#30
Jaylen Archibald
#28
Kendrick Carter
#6
Jaylin Crumby
#14
Taylen Eady
#29
Darius Givance
#16
Marion Moore
#4
Najee Nelson
#34
Deron Russell
#20
Will Steil
#12
DJ Voltz
Other
#37
Drew Klein
Quarterbacks & Specialists
#37
Hamish Adams
#11
Jaylen Patterson
#8
Jackson Sharman
Receivers & Backs
#5
Raiden Brown
#2
Matt Coleman
#1
Jamar Curtis
#22
Isaiah Ene
#82
Kyle Koontz
#3
Cincere Rhaney
#4
Kenyon Shabazz
#12
Onterrio Smith Jr.
Daniel Swinney
#7
Khai Taylor
#16
Jordan Williams
Defensive Line & Linebackers
#55
Miles Bailey
#52
Isiah Chala Jr.
#90
Austin Chambers
#58
Jamel Howard Jr.
#8
Darson Jeanty
#15
KJ Jefferson
#93
Malachi Kindle
#11
Ivan Moore Jr.
#18
Fata Puloka
#33
Alex Rocha
#26
Tim Thomas
#9
Malik Tullis
#45
Xavier Williams
Defensive Backs
#27
Noah King
#22
Elias Mullican
#29
Caleb Reese
#1
Boogsie Silvera
#6
Warren Smith Jr.
#2
Dionte Thornton
Donovan Turner
#3
Amari Wallace
Other
#49
Grant Meadors
North Dakota State
3rd in Mountain West
VS
Sacramento State
12th in MAC
Passing
63.1
Completion Percentage
56.9
149
Completions
189
3.40
Interception Percentage
2.10
8
Interceptions
7
51
Longest Pass
65
1,749
Net Passing Yards
1,911
194.3
Net Passing Yards Per Game
191.1
236
Passing Attempts
332
5.50
Passing Touchdown %
3.00
13
Passing Touchdowns
10
136.6
Passer Rating
111.4
11
Total Sacks
23
66
Sack Yards Lost
178
7.4
Yards Per Pass Attempt
5.8
1,749
Passing Yards
1,911
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
9
Team Games Played
10
351.8
Yards Per Game
288.7
28.1
Total Points Per Game
17.0
253
Total Points
170
31
Total Touchdowns
19
194.3
Passing Yards Per Game
191.1
149-236
Comp-Att
189-332
11-66
Sacks-Yards Lost
23-178
Rushing
352
Rushing Attempts
313
1,417
Rushing Yards
976
4.0
Yards Per Rush Attempt
3.1
42
Long Rushing
43
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
13
Rushing Touchdowns
7
157.4
Rushing Yards Per Game
97.6
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
73
Rushing 1st downs
68
9
Team Games Played
10
3,166
Total Yards
2,887
599
Total Offensive Plays
668
28.1
Total Points Per Game
17.0
253
Total Points
170
31
Total Touchdowns
19
Receiving
149
Receptions
189
0
Receiving Targets
0
1,749
Receiving Yards
1,911
1,749
Receiving Yards
1,911
13
Receiving Touchdowns
10
51
Long Reception
65
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
194.3
Receiving Yards Per Game
191.1
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
716
Receiving Yards After Catch
822
78
Receiving First Downs
86
9
Team Games Played
10
11.7
Yards Per Reception
10.1
28.1
Total Points Per Game
17.0
253
Total Points
170
31
Total Touchdowns
19
Miscellaneous
169
Total 1st downs
169
73
Rushing 1st downs
68
78
Passing 1st downs
86
18
1st downs by penalty
15
48
Third Down Conversions
45
121
Third Down Attempts
141
39.67
3rd down %
31.91
12
Fourth Down Conversions
9
19
First Downs Attempts
20
63.16
4th down %
45.00
59
Total Penalties
76
523
Total Penalty Yards
737
17389
Possession Time Seconds
17801
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
14
Total Takeaways
14
9
Total Giveaways
16
5
Turnover Ratio
-2
0
Fumbles Lost
0
48-121
3rd down efficiency
45-141
12-19
4th down efficiency
9-20
59-523
Total-Yards
76-737
Defense
267
Solo Tackles
287
254
Assist Tackles
372
521
Total Tackles
659
17
Sacks
14
96
Sack Yards
84
72
Stuffs
53
20
Passes Defended
25
14.9
Average Interception Yards
11.7
37
Long Interception
38
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
1
Kicks Blocked
3
35
Tackles For Loss
27
9
Team Games Played
10
Defensive Interceptions
14
Interceptions
6
209
Interception Yards
70
1
Interception Touchdowns
1
14-209
INT: Total
6-70
General
5
Fumbles
12
5
Forced Fumbles
5
6
Fumbles Recovered
7
3
Fumbles Touchdowns
1
9
Games Played
10
5-0
Fumbles-Lost
12-0
Returning
14
Kick Returns
12
285
Kick Return Yards
209
20.4
Yards Per Kick Return
17.4
35
Long Kick Return
22
0
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
15
Punt Returns
11
167
Punt Return Yards
117
11.1
Yards Per Punt Return
10.6
40
Long Punt Return
22
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
9
Team Games Played
10
15-167
Punt: Total
11-117
Kicking
12
Field Goal Made
12
15
Field Goal Attempts
16
80.0
Field Goal Percentage
75.0
56
Long Field Goal Made
47
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
2
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
6
6
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
4
4
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
6
3
Field Goal Attempts 50+
0
27
Extra Points Made
18
29
Extra Point Attempts
18
93.1
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
2
Field Goals Made 20-29
5
6
Field Goals Made 30-39
4
3
Field Goals Made 40-49
3
1
Field Goals Made 50+
0
63
Total Kicking Points
54
9
Team Games Played
10
78
Touchback Percentage
26
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
12-15
FG: Good-Attempts
12-16
Punting
35
Punts
54
1,580
Punt Yards
2,274
68
Long Punt
59
45.1
Gross Average Punt Yards
42.1
45.1
Net Average Punt Yards
42.1
0
Punts Blocked
0
14
Punts Inside 20
22
5
Touchbacks
2
7
Fair Catches
31
14
Punt Returns
6
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
9
Team Games Played
10
35-1,580
Punt: Total Yards
54-2,274
Scoring
13
Rushing Touchdowns
7
13
Receiving Touchdowns
10
0
Return Touchdowns
0
29
Total Touchdowns
18
12
Field Goals
12
27
Kick Extra Points
18
1
Total Two Point Conversions
1
253
Total Points
170
28.1
Total Points Per Game
17.0