North Dakota overcomes 21-point deficit to beat Murray State 55-28

No. 5 North Dakota overcame a 21-0 first-quarter deficit to defeat Murray State 55-28 in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Murray State established an early lead behind two rushing touchdowns from Mykel Allen. However, North Dakota responded with a 57-yard punt return touchdown by Cameron Weir to tie the game before a field goal gave the Fighting Hawks a 24-21 halftime lead.

North Dakota dominated the second half, scoring 31 unanswered points across the third and fourth quarters. Jerry Kaminski led the comeback with 186 passing yards and three touchdowns, while also adding 98 rushing yards and a score. Charles Langama contributed two rushing touchdowns and 106 yards on eight carries. Murray State's only second-half points came from a 51-yard touchdown pass by Jim Ogle to Dimitri Howard.