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Nathan Hayes accounts for 2 TDs, defense does the rest in North Dakota State's 31-7 win over UTEP

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 31). Nathan Hayes accounts for 2 TDs, defense does the rest in North Dakota State's 31-7 win over UTEP. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/nathan-hayes-accounts-for-2-tds-defense-does-the-rest-in-north-dakota-state-s-31-7-win-over-utep/article_b27939d6-7c99-5a38-b5d3-9ee2aea03a29.html

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In a college football game in Fargo, N.D., Nathan Hayes contributed two touchdowns as North Dakota State’s defense shut down UTEP to win 31-7. The Bison allowed only 181 yards after UTEP's first play from scrimmage, which was a 57-yard touchdown run by Raymond Moore III. North Dakota State improved to 7-2 overall and 4-2 in conference play with this victory, maintaining their strong defensive performance that ranks second nationally.

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On October 31, 2026, North Dakota State's football team won a decisive 31-7 victory over UTEP in Fargo, North Dakota. Nathan Hayes, a key player for the Bison, scored two touchdowns and threw one pass to Reis Kessel early in the second half. The North Dakota State defense played a crucial role by limiting UTEP to only 181 yards after their initial scoring play, which included quarterback Raymond Moore III's 57-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage. North Dakota State entered the game ranked second nationally in total defense, allowing just 250.1 yards per game. The Bison improved to a 7-2 overall record and 4-2 in conference play with this win.

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Nathan Hayes accounted for two touchdowns and the North Dakota State defense had another shutdown performance in a 31-7 victory over UTEP on Saturday. asserted

defense → account → Saturday

UTEP took a 7-0 lead on quarterback Raymond Moore III’s 57-yard touchdown run on the Miners’ first play from scrimmage. asserted

UTEP → take → scrimmage

The North Dakota State defense allowed 181 yards the rest of the game. asserted

defense → allow → game

North Dakota State entered with the number two defense in the nation, allowing 250.1 yards per game. asserted

State → enter → game

The Bison (7-2, 4-2 Mountain West) got on the board on Drew Klein’s 30-yard field goal early in the second quarter and took a 10-7 lead on DJ Scott’s 1-yard run before halftime. asserted

Bison → get → halftime

The score stood at 10-7 deep into the third quarter before Hayes threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Reis Kessel. asserted

Hayes → stand → Kessel

Leading 17-7 late in the fourth quarter, North Dakota State got a rushing touchdown from Hayes and a fumble return TD by Marion Moore to blow it open in the final two minutes. asserted

State → lead → minutes

Hayes completed 22 of 32 passes for 240 yards. asserted

Hayes → complete → yards

His leading receiver was Jackson Williams, who had 111 yards on 10 receptions. asserted

who → have → receptions

Donovan Woolen had eight solo tackles. asserted

Woolen → have → tackles

UTEP’s EJ Colson Jr. was 11-of-16 passing for 59 yards and was intercepted twice. asserted

Jr. → pass → yards

Moore completed 4 of 6 passes for 32 yards and led the Miners (1-7, 0-4) with 67 yards rushing. asserted

Moore → complete → yards

Nathan Hayes accounts for 2 TDs, defense does the rest in North Dakota State's 31-7 win over UTEP

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