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NDSU Crushes St. Thomas 62-7, Secures Playoff Spot

11/23/2025

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NDSU Secures Playoff Spot

North Dakota State University (NDSU) defeated St. Thomas 62-7 in Fargo on November 22, 2025, finishing 12-0.
NDSU gained 665 yards to St. Thomas's 82.
St. Thomas played without starting quarterback Andy Peters and relied on Amari Powell.
Barika Kpeenu added a 74-yard touchdown run during an early 21-0 lead.
The win positions NDSU to secure the No. 1 seed in the upcoming FCS playoffs.

History

Historical Context

In 1978, the NCAA restructured college football by establishing the Division I Football Championship, introducing a playoff system for the first time. This change followed years of reliance on polls to determine champions. North Dakota State University emerged as a dominant force, winning eight titles from 2011 to 2021, exemplified by their recent 62-7 victory over St. Thomas, showcasing their offensive prowess.

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NDSU Secures Playoff Spot

North Dakota State University (NDSU) defeated St. Thomas 62-7 in Fargo on November 22, 2025, finishing 12-0.
NDSU gained 665 yards to St. Thomas's 82.
St. Thomas played without starting quarterback Andy Peters and relied on Amari Powell.
Barika Kpeenu added a 74-yard touchdown run during an early 21-0 lead.
The win positions NDSU to secure the No. 1 seed in the upcoming FCS playoffs.

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