THE GAME AT A GLANCE

Sat., Nov. 8 (2 pm) vs. Minot State
MiSU Head Coach: Ian Shields (48-70)
All-Time Record: 20-7-1
Last Meeting: NSU 14, MiSU 17 [2024]
 

FAN INFORMATION & GAME COVERAGE

Live Stats: nsuwolves.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
Live Video: nsicnetwork.com/nsuwolves/
Radio Broadcast: Fox Sports Aberdeen [98.5 FM · 1420 AM] radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KGIMAM
Tickets: vivenu.com/event/football-vs-minot-state-senior-day-khrspy
Game Notes: (RV) Northern State vs. Minot State
 
Fan Details:

• Join the Northern State coaching staff and student-athletes at Sideliners Luncheon, beginning at 12 p.m. from Buffalo Wild Wings, CLICK HERE for full details
• Sponsored by: Primrose Retirement Communities

 

GAME DAY SCHEDULE

10:00 AM	Tailgate Lots Open
11:00 AM	Tailgating Begins
	Buffalo Wild Wings Kids Zone Opens
12:00 PM	Wolves Walk through the Premier Lot
12:30 PM	Ticket Sales Begin & Gates Open (no re-entry)
	VIP Entrance and Kessler's Champions Club Room Opens
1:00 PM	Concessions and Apex Beverage Sales Open
1:30 PM	Tailgate Lots & Buffalo Wild Wings Kids Zone Close
2:00 PM	Northern State vs. Minot State

 

NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves enter the final two weeks of the regular season with a 6-3 record overall and 3-1 mark in the NSIC North
• Northern is averaging 34.6 points, 228.6 yards rushing, 226.4 yards passing, and 455.0 yards of total offense per game this season; converting at a league leading rate of 51.7% on third down
• The NSU defense has ten interceptions, 51.0 tackles for a loss, and 27.0 sacks this season
• Brock Bagozzi and Daniel Britt pace the offense with season averaging 133.3 and 91.1 yards per game this season with a combined 2,038 yards passing
• Britt is also second on the team rushing for 539 total yards and three touchdowns
• Wyatt Block leads the rushing attack with just under 1000 yards this season, sitting at 995 with five touchdowns
• DJ Smith leads four receivers with over 200 yards this season, recording 278 with two touchdowns
• Jake Adams continues to lead the defense in tackles this season with 93, despite sitting out the last two contests
• Cooper Logan and Javonnee Szymanski follow with 71 and 56 tackles respectively and a combined 10.5 tackles for a loss
• Jeremy Caruso leads the kicking game with eight made field goals this season, including a 47-yard long, scoring a team leading 61 points

 

MINOT STATE STORYLINES

• Minot State heads to Aberdeen with a 2-7 record this season, recording wins over Bemidji State and Jamestown
• The Beavers are averaging 23.0 points, 291.4 yards rushing, 50.9 yards passing and 342.3 yards of total offense; converting at rates of 36.4% on third down and 59.3% on fourth down
• The Minot defense has eight interceptions on the year, as well as 38.0 tackles for a loss and 18.0 sacks
• Carson Chrisman leads the team with 458 yards passing and three touchdowns this season; he is also third on the team with 687 yards rushing and seven touchdowns
• Evan Lovett leads the rushing attack with 853 yards, followed by Devan Daniels with 798; the pair combined for 12 touchdowns
• Jonathan Noriega leads the receivers with 127 yards and two touchdowns
• Brayan Augustin leads the defense with 50.0 tackles, followed by Jace McDonald with 47.0
• Brandon McCary leads the kickers with ten made field goals, including a 48-yard long
• The Beavers are led by head coach Ian Shields in his third season

 

THE WOLVES AND BEAVERS HISTORY

• The Wolves fell to the Beavers 17-14 on the road last season
• NSU scored a touchdown in both the second and third quarters
• Northern is 20-7-1 all-time against Minot State