North Dakota State Opens Its FBS Era with a 33-7 Win over Jacksonville State

The Forum's Jeff Kolpack reflects on NDSU's dominant win over Jacksonville State

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North Dakota State opens its FBS era with a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State

FARGO, N.D. (AP, Aug. 28, 2026) — Nathan Hayes threw two touchdown passes to help North Dakota State roll past Jacksonville State 33-7 in the Football Bowl Subdivision debut for the Bison and season opener for both teams on Saturday.

North Dakota State Tops Jax State 33-7 in Season Opener

Nearly 10 years after North Dakota State dominates Jax State in FCS national final, the Bison does it again in their meeting as FBS programs. NDSU 33, Jax State 7 By Joe Medley New chapter, same story for Jacksonville State and North Dakota State. Reminiscent of the Bison’s handling of Jax State in the FCS […] The post North Dakota State Tops Jax State 33-7 in Season Opener appeared first on Calhoun Journal.