No. 7 North Dakota suffered a heartbreaking 41-40 overtime loss to Youngstown State, despite a late rally that fell short. The game saw standout performances from players like Bo Belquist, who broke the school record for career receptions with 250 grabs. Quarterback Simon Romfo also had a stellar game with 212 yards passing and three touchdowns. Gaven Ziebarth added three rushing touchdowns for North Dakota.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Youngstown State ultimately coming out on top with a 1-yard rushing touchdown in overtime. Despite the loss, North Dakota showed resilience and determination throughout the game. Youngstown State’s Beau Brungard had an impressive performance, rushing for 176 yards and three touchdowns.
In the first quarter, both teams traded touchdowns, with North Dakota responding to an early score by Youngstown State. The second quarter saw more scoring, with both teams finding the end zone multiple times. The third quarter was a similar story, with both teams exchanging touchdowns. In the fourth quarter, North Dakota managed to take the lead, but Youngstown State tied the game with a late field goal, sending it into overtime.
The loss marked North Dakota’s first overtime defeat in its Division I history. Despite the outcome, the Fighting Hawks will look to bounce back in their upcoming game against Indiana State. Fans can follow North Dakota football on social media @UNDfootball or visit FightingHawks.com for more information.
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