Final
October 31, 2026 β’ Fargodome, Fargo
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 31, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: UTEP Miners (1-7) takes on North Dakota State Bison (7-2) at Fargodome, Fargo.
UTEP Miners
Visiting Side
Record
1-7
North Dakota State Bison
Home Side
Record
7-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UTE
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
|
NOR
|
0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:38
Raymond Moore III 57 Yd Run (Carlos Arreola Kick)
Score
12:03
Drew Klein 30 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:47
DJ Scott 1 Yd Run (Drew Klein Kick)
Score
1:16
Reis Kessel 3 Yd pass from Nathan Hayes (Drew Klein Kick)
Score
1:45
Nathan Hayes 1 Yd Run (Drew Klein Kick)
Score
1:06
Marion Moore 46 Yd Fumble Return (Drew Klein Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
UTEP Miners
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North Dakota State Bison
Projected Score
UTE 21
-
NOR 34
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
UTEP Miners
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 UTEP Miners Could Win
UTEP Miners will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why North Dakota State Bison Could Win
North Dakota State Bison has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Fargodome, Fargo
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
15,513
Closing Odds
Line: NDSU -23.5 | O/U: 44.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Nathan Hayes
22/32, 240 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
DJ Scott
13 CAR, 50 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
EJ Colson Jr.
11/16, 59 YDS, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Raymond Moore III
3 CAR, 67 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
UTEP Miners (0.0%)
North Dakota State Bison (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 73 circles
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