Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University football team continues North Division action this weekend at the league leader Bemidji State. Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. from Chet Anderson Stadium.
 
GAME & FAN INFORMATION

• Live stat, video, and audio links are above or on the schedule at nsuwolves.com

 
NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• Northern is coming off a solid 35-7 victory over MSU Moorhead last weekend, holding a 6-3 record overall and 3-1 mark in the NSIC North
• NSU currently leads the NSIC in scoring defense, rushing defense, average kick returns, and sacks by; and sits top-5 in total offense, total defense, passing offense, sacks against, and interceptions
• The Wolves offense is averaging 29.1 points, 151.2 yards rushing, and 222.7 yards passing per game this season with 32 total touchdowns
• The defense has 38 sacks on the year, ten interceptions, and a 29.9% opponent third down conversion rate
• Wyatt Block jumped into the team rushing lead, following his 110 yards performance last week; he has 329 total yards, averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 36.6 yards per game
• Will Madler is completing his passes at a 55.8% clip, throwing for 1,553 yards and 17 touchdowns this season; he is averaging 172.6 yards per game
• Ben Noland leads the receiving front with 482 total yards and five touchdowns, averaging 13.4 yards per catch and 53.6 yards per game
• Payton Eue is 9-of-15 in field goal attempts this season and averages 38.7 yards per punt and 62.8 yards per kickoff
• Brennan Kutterer leads the defense with 52 total tackles, including 10.5 tackles for a loss
• Ian Marshall sit atop the NSIC in sacks with 13.5 (-92 yds), accumulating 32 total tackles, 23.0 of which are for a loss
• Trey King has been all over the field with 39 tackles (7.0 for a loss), five break-ups, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in 2022

 
BEMIDJI STATE STORYLINES

• Bemidji enters the weekend sitting atop both the overall and divisional standings with a 7-2 record and 4-0 mark in the North
• The Beavers lead the NSIC in scoring offense, total offense, passing offense, sacks against, first downs, third down conversions, and opponent third down conversions
• BSU is averaging 41.0 points, 147.4 yards rushing, and 349.1 yards passing per game with 48 touchdowns on the year
• The defense has 31 sacks, ten interceptions, and a 25.4 opponent third down conversion rate
• Jalen Frye leads the rushing attack with 608 yards and seven touchdowns
• Brandon Alt is averaging 318.1 yards per game with 2,863 yards and 26 touchdowns this season
• Alt's primary target is Brendan Beaulieu who averages 114.0 yards per game with 1,026 total yards and nine touchdowns
• Dhel Duncan-Busby is a close second with 85.4 yards receiving per game and eight touchdowns in 2022
• Spencer Wehr leads the defense with 52 total tackles, while Zollie Kaplan leads the team with 8.5 sacks and 13.0 tackles for a loss
• Maximo Rodriguez is averaging 40.8 yards per punt and 58.1 yards per kick-off in 2022 with four made field goals
• Bemidji State is led by head coach Brent Bolte in his sixth season at the helm

 
LAST MATCH-UP

• Northern State fell to Bemidji State 36-34 at home in 2021
• NSU notched 416 yards passing and both squads recorded over 500 yards of total offense
• The Wolves are 19-24-1 all-time versus Bemidji State