Missouri State edges North Dakota State, 21-17

Oct 24, 10:03 pm EDT

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FARGO, N.D. (AP)—Mikael Cooper-Falls rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown to lead Missouri State to a 21-17 victory over North Dakota State Saturday.

The Bison (1-7, 0-5 Missouri Valley) are off to their worst start since 1962, when they finished 0-10.

The Bears (5-3, 3-2) rushed for a season-high 225 yards. They entered the game averaging 105 yards on the ground.

Cooper-Falls, averaging 36 yards a game entering Saturday, scored on a 57-yard run on the second play of the third quarter to give Missouri State a 21-14 lead.

Cody Kirby completed 9 of 12 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown for the Bears. Kirby also ran for a touchdown.

Pat Paschall ran for 148 yards and a touchdown for the Bison, but lost a fumble at the Missouri State 1-yard line late in the game.

Updated Oct 24, 10:03 pm EDT
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Head to Head - Week 8

Team Total Yds Pass Yds Rush Yds First Downs 3rdD% Pen./Yds Turnovers Time of Poss.
Missouri State 324 104 220 15 42.9% 4/46 0 33:07
North Dakota State 329 126 203 18 27.3% 5/40 1 26:53
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  1. NoDakMan
    3. Posted by NoDakMan Mon Oct 26 4:07pm EDT

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    Tough to swallow a bad year out of the Bison. I was there during the days of Simdorn, Satter, Lloyd and Hansen. I have confidence they will get back to an elite team next year.
  2. RobertV
    2. Posted by RobertV Sun Oct 25 12:25am EDT

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    I was a freshman when they went 0-10..... The Bison will be back.
  3. David
    1. Posted by David Sat Oct 24 10:52pm EDT

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    Ouch! Tough year to be a Bison fan!
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