North Dakota State defeats Fordham 38-0 on Saturday, blanking the opponent and improving to 2-0 in its first FBS season. The Bison post a shutout victory while limiting Fordham to 135 total yards. Offensively, quarterback Nathan Hayes throws for two touchdowns, completing 18 of 22 passes for 210 yards.
NDSU’s defense plays a central role, including a 37-yard interception return for a touchdown by Marion Moore that extends the lead to 24-0 early in the second half. Running back DJ Scott also contributes with two rushing touchdowns. Across coverage, the game is characterized by a low-yardage effort from NDSU’s defense and a balanced scoring output from both the passing and rushing units.
Both outlets describe the same final score and key statistics, with emphasis on the shutout, defensive production, and Hayes’s efficient passing as main factors in the result.
