NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Top-ranked North Dakota State brought the heat to an otherwise cool day on Saturday, beating Tennessee State 59-3 on Saturday at Nissan Stadium, home of the NFL's Titans.
Our coverage:
Donovan Woolen's size and strengths give NDSU plenty of options on defense. Read Jeff Kolpack's column.
Similar to the conditions during last week's Bison win over The Citadel, a bit of rain and unseasonable weather greeted the Bison against Tennessee State. And like last week, this one was a blowout. Read Kolpack's game coverage.
The gulf between the Bison and the Tennessee States of the world was always as wide as the Pacific Ocean, which makes this destination game as much about that as the victory. Read Mike McFeely's column.
Catch the Bison Post-Game Show with Dom Izzo, Kyle Emanuel and company.
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North Dakota State mascot Thundar and Tennessee State mascot Tiger Man battle during a timeout on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State fans celebrate the atmosphere on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Barika Kpeenu powers his way to score on his first touchdown run against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State fans gear up for the drizzle before play against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State fans give the Tennessee State mascot a thumbs down on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Myles Mitchell celebrates his touchdown carry against touchdown Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Myles Mitchell dives to score a touchdown over Tennessee State’s Caleb Reid on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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Tennessee State’s Zack Simmons-Brown is swarmed by North Dakota State defenders on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Mekhi Collins celebrates his 68-yard touchdown reception against Tennessee State with teammate Owen Johnson on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Mekhi Collins heads upfield on his 68-yard touchdown reception against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Mekhi Collins reels in a 68-yard touchdown reception against Tennessee State’s Jayden Cook on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Nathan Hayes fires a 68-yard touchdown pass against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Finn Diggins rambles down the sidelines against Tennessee State’s Kaiki Baker on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Donovan Woolen (1) celebrates his pick-six touchdown against Tennessee State with teammate Carson Williams on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s DJ Scott trots into the end zone against Tennessee State’s Kaiki Baker on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Barika Kpeenu (8) battles in a scrum against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Eli Ozick hits a 23-yard field goal against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton fires a pass for a completion against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Toby Anene (93) celebrates a quarterback sack with teammate Nathaniel Staehling on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Jackson Williams returns a punt against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Barika Kpeenu celebrates his first touchdown carry against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Barika Kpeenu powers his way to score on his first touchdown run against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Bryce Lance grabs a reception against Tennessee State’s Byron Davis on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Jaquise Alexander and Kelton McCaslin wrap up Tennessee State quarterback Jonathan Palmer on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State’s Barika Kpeenu scores on a 6-yard touchdown run past Tennessee State’s Jayden Cook on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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North Dakota State readies to take the field against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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