FARGO — North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller has a win against South Dakota State and the Bison regained the Dakota Marker.
Miller threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to RaJa Nelson with with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter Saturday night at the Fargodome. That score lifted the Bison a 13-9 victory against the top-ranked Jackrabbits in Missouri Valley Football Conference play before 18,807 fans.
The Bison snapped a five-game losing streak against the Jackrabbits, that included four losses for the Dakota Marker.
Miller completed 20 of 27 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 24 yards on nine attempts.
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Nelson finished with four catches for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Bison linebacker Logan Kopp sealed the victory with an interception with 1 minute remaining in the game.
Below are scenes for Saturday night’s Dakota Marker showdown:
North Dakota State’s Logan Kopp intercepts a pass intended for South Dakota State’s Griffin Wilde to seal the game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Luke Weerts parades with the Dakota Marker trophy after the 13-9 win over South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Chris Harris grabs the Dakota Marker trophy after the win over South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s RaJa Nelson catches a 20 yard pass to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter against South Dakota State’s on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s RaJa Nelson celebrates a touchdown as Najee Nelson lifts him from the field during the fourth quarter against South Dakota State’s on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Logan Kopp and teammates celebrate with the Dakota Marker trophy after the 13-9 win over South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State players celebrate with the Dakota Marker trophy after the 13-9 win over South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Cam Miller and South Dakota State’s Colby Huerter congratulate each other on a hard fought game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State alumnus Aaron Mercadel and former teammates celebrate the win over South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Will Mostaert celebrates the win over South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State fans celebrate the game-winning touchdown against South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Luke Weerts carries the Dakota Marker trophy after the Bison’s win over South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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Former North Dakota State quarterback and current Dallas Cowboy Trey Lance watches play against South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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A North Dakota State fan cheers on the Bison during the match against South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Kody Huisman blocks South Dakota State’s extra point attempt by Hunter Dustman on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Marcus Sheppard returns a blocked extra point against South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Marcus Sheppard runs the ball downfield during the game against South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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South Dakota State’s Chase Mason celebrates his 66-yard touchdown run against North Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Bryce Lance hauls in a reception against South Dakota State’s Steven Arrell on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome. The pass was ruled incomplete on the play.
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North Dakota State’s RaJa Nelson celebrates his touchdown reception against South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s RaJa Nelson cradles a touchdown reception against South Dakota State’s Matthew Durrance on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State takes on South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State takes the field during their game against on South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s Oscar Benson tackles South Dakota State’s Amar Johnson on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State’s mascot beats the drum during the team’s game against on South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller carries against South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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The coin toss gives the ball to South Dakota State University during the game against North Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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A member of North Dakota State’s cheer squad shows her support for breast cancer awareness month during the Bison matchup against South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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Fargo residents and football fans Adam Whiting, Sarah Atkinson and Mason Whiting tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, outside of the Fargodome.
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Former North Dakota State running back Jalen Bussey hits the tailgate lot on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, outside of the Fargodome.
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Fans cheer during the first quarter of the North Dakota State game against South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State and South Dakota State fans tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, outside of the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State and South Dakota State fans tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, outside of the Fargodome.
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North Dakota State and South Dakota State fans tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, outside of the Fargodome.
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Members of North Dakota State’s cheer team marches through the tailgating festivities prior to North Dakota State’s game against South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Fargodome.
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Peterson covers college athletics for The Forum, including Concordia College and Minnesota State Moorhead. He also covers the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks independent baseball team and helps out with North Dakota State football coverage. Peterson has been working at the newspaper since 1996.
