Fargo, N.D. (Sep. 21, 2013) --- North Dakota State, the nation's No. 1 FCS team, capped off a memorable day with a 51-0 win over Delaware State before a boisterous capacity crowd at the FargoDome this afternoon.
The two-time defending FCS champion Bison improved to 3-0 this season, while the Hornets fell to 0-3.
North Dakota State began the day by hosting ESPN's popular College GameDay for the first time; and ended it with a dominating performance for its 12th straight win, the longest among all FCS teams.
The Hornets have fallen to the nation's No. 3 (Towson) and No. 1 teams in the last two weeks.
North Dakota State racked up 542 total yards, 299 by the pass and 243 on the ground. Delaware State passed for 155 yards, but was held to 34 rushing for a total of 189.
NDSU scored touchdowns on its last six first half possessions to hold a 41-0 lead at intermission. Bison quarterback Brock Jensen, playing less than a half, completed 13-of-20 passes for 138 yards and three touchdowns. Jensen connected with Ryan Smith (four yards) and Zach Vraa (25 yards) for first quarter scoring passes and hooked up with Copper Wahlo for a 22-yard second quarter touchdown.
John Crockett led the Bison with 87 yards rushing and a touchdown (one yard) on nine carries.
Delaware State quarterback Cory Murphy (sr.; Santa Clara, Cal.) completed 13-of-29 passes for 115 yards. Robert King (jr.; Randallstown, Md.) led the Hornets with four receptions, while Milton Williams III (jr.; Washington, D.C.) had a team-high 60 receiving yards on three catches.
DSU free safety Davon Moore (jr.; Mt. Vernon, N.Y.) led all players with a season-high 13 tackles, including 10 solo stops. Terrick Colston (so.; Lakeland, Fla.) had 11 tackles (four unassisted), while J.R. Robinson (so.; Jersey City, N.J.) added 10.
The Hornets return to action next Saturday (Sep. 28) for the MEAC opener at Savannah State. Game time is 6:00 p.m. in Savannah, Ga.
DSU will play its 2013 home opener on Oct. 5 against defending MEAC champ Bethune-Cookman. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
