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North Dakota State Blanks Fordham 38-0, Improves to 2-0 in First FBS Season
Nathan Hayes threw two touchdown passes and DJ Scott added two scoring runs as the Bison held Fordham to 135 yards.
On Saturday, Sept. 5, North Dakota State defeated FCS-opponent Fordham 38-0 at the Fargodome, improving the 10-time FCS national champion Bison to 2-0 in their first FBS season.
Quarterback Nathan Hayes directed the offense with precision, completing 18 of 22 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns, while running back D.J. Scott rushed for 60 yards and two scoring runs.
NDSU's defense held Fordham to 135 total yards while forcing four turnovers, with cornerback Marion Moore returning an interception 37 yards for a touchdown to give the Bison a 24-0 lead early in the second half.
Addressing discipline from the prior week, head coach Tim Polasek guided the Herd to just four penalties for 45 yards lost, a five-penalty improvement over their Jacksonville State performance.
The Bison visit Air Force next Saturday for their Mountain West Conference opener, as the Falcons enter the matchup following a dominant 34-0 shutout victory over Duquesne.