Bison shut out Rams 38‑0 as Hayes throws two touchdowns.
FARGO, N.D. (Interstat) — North Dakota State scored all its points in the first three quarters Saturday afternoon, beating Fordham 38-0 at the Fargodome. The Bison improved to 2-0; the Rams dropped to 0-2. Nathan Hayes, the top star, completed 18 of 22 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns. He found Chris Kiel for an 8-yard score, and Kiel finished with four catches for 50 yards. Marion Moore returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. D. Scott added two rushing touchdowns. The Bison led 3-0 after one quarter, 17-0 at halftime and 38-0 entering the fourth. North Dakota State’s defense recorded three sacks, including one each by Kelton McCaslin, Matthew Stenbroten and Gavin Sell. Fordham quarterback Gunnar Smith completed 12 of 22 passes for 116 yards. Fordham’s Jakub Mwangelwa had two sacks and Drew Minich made seven tackles. North Dakota State next travels to Air Force; Fordham plays at Coastal Carolina.