North Dakota State Wins Title In Frisco
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North Dakota State is back atop the FCS.
The Bison (14-1) won their sixth national title in seven years Saturday afternoon in Frisco, Texas, knocking off No. 1 seed and defending champion James Madison 17-13. Quarterback Easton Stick was named Most Outstanding Player with 192 total yards and a touchdown.
FRISCO, TX - JANUARY 6: North Dakota State Bison wide receiver Darrius Shepherd (20) scores a touchdown during the NCAA FCS Championship football game between North Dakota State and James Madison on January 6, 2018 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. (Photo by George Walker/DFWsportsonline)
FRISCO, TX - JANUARY 6: North Dakota State Bison wide receiver Darrius Shepherd (20) scores a touchdown during the NCAA FCS Championship football game between North Dakota State and James Madison on January 6, 2018 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. (Photo by George Walker/DFWsportsonline)
NDSU started strong, building a 17-6 lead at the half. But JMU seized momentum in the third with a touchdown run from Marcus Marshall. In a defensive battle, the game came down to a JMU fourth down incompletion at the Bison’s 25-yard line with 58 seconds left in regulation.
The Bison’s six program titles now match Georgia Southern for most championship wins in FCS history.
