Final
August 29, 2026 β’ Fargodome, Fargo
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ August 29, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-1) takes on North Dakota State Bison (1-0) at Fargodome, Fargo.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
North Dakota State Bison
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JAC
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
|
NOR
|
7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 33 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
15:00
Reis Kessel 6 Yd pass from Nathan Hayes (Drew Klein Kick)
Score
4:16
Caden Creel 8 Yd Run (Garrison Rippa Kick)
Score
10:46
Drew Klein 34 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:18
Jordan McCants 44 Yd pass from Nathan Hayes (Drew Klein Kick)
Score
6:59
Drew Klein 44 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:41
Blake Schiltz 0 Yd Fumble Return (Drew Klein Kick)
Score
13:31
Drew Klein 42 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:17
Drew Klein 48 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
VS
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North Dakota State Bison
Projected Score
JAC 27
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NOR 40
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- North Dakota State Bison scoring offense aligns well against Jacksonville State Gamecocks defense.
- North Dakota State Bison offense moves the ball more consistently.
- North Dakota State Bison passing game has a favorable matchup.
- North Dakota State Bison rushing attack has the advantage.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
STAT
North Dakota State Bison
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host North Dakota State Bison plays on familiar turf at Fargodome, Fargo.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Jacksonville State Gamecocks Could Win
Jacksonville State Gamecocks will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why North Dakota State Bison Could Win
North Dakota State Bison scoring offense aligns well against Jacksonville State Gamecocks defense.
Deciding Factor
North Dakota State Bison offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Fargodome, Fargo
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
18,573
Closing Odds
Line: NDSU -6.5 | O/U: 46.5
Team Leaders
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Leaders
Caden Creel
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jamarious Acklin
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Franklin Baret Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
North Dakota State Bison Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Jacksonville State Gamecocks (65.7%)
North Dakota State Bison (34.3%)
Total Submissions: 49 circles
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