FARGO, N.D. (Interstat) — Cole Payton passed for 243 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score as North Dakota State pulled away from Southern Illinois for a 45-17 victory on Saturday at the Fargodome. The Bison, now 5-0, broke a 17-17 halftime tie by outscoring the Salukis 28-0 in the second half. Bryce Lance had a 75-yard touchdown run and a receiving touchdown for NDSU. Barika Kpeenu added 66 rushing yards and a score. Southern Illinois, which entered the game 4-0, saw its record fall to 4-1. DJ Williams threw for 190 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score in the loss for the Salukis.