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Final September 19, 2026 β€’ Hornet Stadium, Sacramento

North Dakota State Bison πŸ‘‘

4-0
31
VS
10

Sacramento State Hornets

1-3
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ September 19, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: North Dakota State Bison (4-0) takes on Sacramento State Hornets (1-3) at Hornet Stadium, Sacramento.

North Dakota State Bison
Visiting Side
Record 4-0
Sacramento State Hornets
Home Side
Record 1-3

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
NOR 21 7 0 3 31
SAC 0 3 0 7 10

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 13:37
Jackson Williams 33 Yd pass from Nathan Hayes (Drew Klein Kick)
Score 11:49
Darius Givance 24 Yd Fumble Return (Drew Klein Kick)
Score 0:04
Myles Mitchell 9 Yd Run (Drew Klein Kick)
Score 11:24
DJ Scott 42 Yd Run (Drew Klein Kick)
Score 6:52
Grant Meadors 25 Yd Field Goal
Score 12:00
Drew Klein 29 Yd Field Goal
Score 8:05
Onterrio Smith Jr. 21 Yd pass from Jackson Sharman (Grant Meadors Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
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74%
North Dakota State Bison
VS
26%
Sacramento State Hornets
Projected Score NOR 39 - SAC 16
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • North Dakota State Bison scoring offense has an edge over Sacramento State Hornets defense.
  • North Dakota State Bison generates significantly more total yardage.
  • North Dakota State Bison aerial attack exposes Sacramento State Hornets secondary.
  • North Dakota State Bison controls the trenches in the run game.
North Dakota State Bison
STAT
Sacramento State Hornets

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Sacramento State Hornets plays on familiar turf at Hornet Stadium, Sacramento.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why North Dakota State Bison Could Win

North Dakota State Bison scoring offense has an edge over Sacramento State Hornets defense.

Why Sacramento State Hornets Could Win

Sacramento State Hornets will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.

Deciding Factor

North Dakota State Bison generates significantly more total yardage.

Game Details

Hornet Stadium, Sacramento
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
13,322
Closing Odds
Line: NDSU -26.5 | O/U: 50.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
North Dakota State Bison (51.0%) Sacramento State Hornets (49.0%)
Total Submissions: 42 circles

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