US EditionNo. 17 Kansas State Dodges Upset-Minded FCS North Dakota 38-35 on Last-Minute TD
Kansas State Wildcats overcame a late lead by North Dakota Fighting Hawks with a last-minute touchdown drive, securing a 38-35 victory in their home opener.
- Kansas State narrowly defeated North Dakota 38-35 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
- North Dakota, under first-year coach Eric Schmidt, battled despite injuries to key offensive players including Aidan Behymer, who was sidelined in crutches.
- The game featured multiple lead changes, with North Dakota leading 21-17 at halftime and taking a 35-31 lead late before Kansas State's Avery Johnson engineered a final scoring drive.
- Johnson completed 28 of 43 passes for 318 yards and three touchdowns, including a game-winning 6-yard strike caught by Joe Jackson in the final 42 seconds.
- The win prevented Kansas State from starting 0-2 for the first time since 1989 and upheld their AP Top 25 ranking despite a shaky performance.
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5 things you might've missed in Kansas State's 38-35 win over UND
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The UND football program was nearly the talk of the nation late Saturday night before No. 17 Kansas State spoiled the plans with a last-minute score in a 38-35 Wildcat victory at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Here are five things you might've missed during the game. 1. UND secondary misses chances The UND secondary is going to wish it had another chance at quite a few passes from Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson. Jy Martin…
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No. 17 Kansas State dodges upset-minded FCS North Dakota 38-35 on last-minute TD
Avery Johnson threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Joe Jackson with 42 seconds left and No. 17 Kansas State escaped with a 38-35 victory over FCS opponent North Dakota on Saturday night.
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No. 17 Kansas State escapes upset with late win over North Dakota
Avery Johnson's 6-yard touchdown pass to Joe Jackson with 42 seconds left helped No. 17 Kansas State win 38-35 to avoid an embarrassing loss to North Dakota of the FCS.
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