Kaminski throws 2 TD passes, North Dakota tops No. 1 FCS team South Dakota State 21-10

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 17). Kaminski throws 2 TD passes, North Dakota tops No. 1 FCS team South Dakota State 21-10. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/kaminski-throws-2-td-passes-north-dakota-tops-no-1-fcs-team-south-dakota-state-21-10/article_edddd459-0ba1-5404-aebb-9ac854c95044.html

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Jerry Kaminski threw two touchdown passes as North Dakota defeated top-ranked South Dakota State in football, 21-10, on Saturday. Kaminski's scoring throws went to Cameron Weir and Deng Deng, while Charles Langama added a rushing touchdown. The Fighting Hawks' defense forced crucial turnovers and punts, limiting the Jackrabbits' opportunities throughout the game. North Dakota improves to 6-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while South Dakota State falls to 5-2 with their first loss of the season.
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On Saturday, Jerry Kaminski threw two touchdown passes to lead North Dakota, ranked No. 11 in the FCS Stats Perform poll, to a surprising 21-10 victory over the top-ranked South Dakota State team in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The key plays included Kaminski's scoring throws to Cameron Weir and Deng Deng, as well as Charles Langama’s 49-yard run. The Fighting Hawks' defense forced South Dakota State to turn the ball over on downs twice within striking distance of the end zone. This defensive performance was crucial in securing North Dakota’s win, which improved their record to 6-2 (3-1 in conference play). South Dakota State's Chase Mason struggled with just 14 completions from 33 attempts for 169 yards, while Matt Lawson ran for 99 yards and Langama added 60 yards rushing. The win marks a significant upset for North Dakota against the previously unbeaten Jackrabbits.

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GRAND FORKS Jackrabbits North Dakota South Dakota State the Fighting Hawks

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North Dakota GPE · 4× South Dakota State GPE · 3× Jackrabbits ORG · 2× Kaminski PERSON · 2× the Fighting Hawks ORG · 2× Cameron Weir PERSON · 1× Football Championship Subdivision ORG · 1× GRAND FORKS GPE · 1× Jerry Kaminski PERSON · 1× N.D. GPE · 1×

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Jerry Kaminski threw two touchdown passes and North Dakota knocked off South Dakota State, the top-ranked Football Championship Subdivision team, 21-10 on Saturday.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Jerry Kaminski threw two touchdown passes and North Dakota knocked off South Dakota State, the top-ranked Football Championship Subdivision team, 21-10 on Saturday. asserted
Dakota → throw → Saturday
Kaminski connected with Cameron Weir for a 35-yard score in the first quarter and found Deng Deng for a 12-yard score in the second. asserted
Kaminski → connect → second
In between, Charles Langama burst up the middle for a 49-yard run. asserted
Langama → burst → run
The defense for the Fighting Hawks (6-2, 3-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked No. 11 in the FCS Stats Perform poll, was the difference. asserted
defense → rank → poll
The Jackrabbits (5-2, 2-1) turned the ball over on downs at the North Dakota 37 on their first possession and at the 39 on the fourth. asserted
Jackrabbits → turn → fourth
North Dakota also forced three punts before a fumble led to a field goal seconds before halftime. asserted
fumble → force → halftime
On the third snap of the third quarter James Basinger went 63 yards off left tackle for a touchdown. asserted
Basinger → go → touchdown
The Jackrabbits never got the ball back. asserted
Jackrabbits → get → ball
Matt Lawson ran for 99 yards for the Fighting Hawks and Langama had 60. asserted
Langama → run → 60
Basinger finished with 101 yards on the ground. asserted
Basinger → finish → ground
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