FARGO — The results are in for North Dakota State’s defensive performance in its four non-conference games. The Bison won’t have to see Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter again, or have to travel to Johnson City, Tennessee. If there was a hope of regaining some sort of shut-down performance, that didn’t happen Saturday afternoon against Towson University (Md.
). Still, NDSU held off a strong second half from the Tigers to take a 41-24 homecoming victory in front of 17,185 fans at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. "Happy homecoming," said NDSU head coach Tim Polasek.
ADVERTISEMENT NDSU improved to 3-1 with Missouri Valley Football Conference play up next, the only loss at Sanders and Hunter-led University of Colorado. The Towson win came after NDSU surrendered 270 yards rushing at East Tennessee State last week, which had the Bison in the middle of the pack in FCS rushing defense. NDSU rallied in that game to win 38-35, although a better defensive performance was an emphasis this week.
Towson finished with 205 yards on the ground. Dependable senior quarterback Cam Miller was once again sharp, completing his first 14 attempts and finishing 17 of 19 yards passing for 219 yards and one touchdown. Redshirt freshman running back Marty Brown ran 24 times for 126 yards and three touchdowns and "He is a tough out," Polasek said.
"I'm sensing a rhythm with him. The more pictuers he gets the better he'll be. I'm pleased with where's he's at and hopefully he can build on that.
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