FARGO, N.D. — Tennessee State fell 52-3 to No. 2 North Dakota State on the road Saturday afternoon at the Fargodome.
The Bison improved to 1-1 on the season while the Tigers dropped to 1-1.
Draylen Ellis totaled 27 yards to lead the Tigers' ground attack in the game. CJ Evans also tacked on 22 yards on the ground, picking up 5.5 yards per carry.
Jalal Dean hauled in three catches for 51 yards.
Malik Ganaway showed out for the Tennessee State defense, collecting five tackles and one interception. Ahmad Nelson had six tackles and 1.0 TFL in the loss.
How It Happened
Tennessee State responded to an early 52-0 North Dakota State lead with a fourth quarter field goal to narrow the deficit to 52-3. Neither team scored again in the game.
Game Notes
» North Dakota State outgained Tennessee State 436-200 in the contest.
» Tennessee State tallied 3 points in the fourth quarter, accounting for 100% of their total score.
» Tennessee State converted 4 of 14 third downs while North Dakota State was successful on 8 of 13.
» Ellis completed 68% of his passes on the day, going 17-for-25.
» Cam Miller led the Bison passing attack, completing 14 of his 18 attempts for 181 yards and three touchdowns.
» Bryce Lance was North Dakota State's leading receiver with 106 yards and two touchdowns.
