The North Dakota State Bison continued their unprecedented playoff run in Friday’s 33-7 win over the Richmond Spiders in the FCS semifinals and are now one victory away from an FCS record fifth straight national championship.
Even with star quarterback Carson Wentz sidelined since October after suffering a broken wrist, redshirt freshman backup Easton Stick has the Bison bound to continue their remarkable dynasty.
Stick, now 8-0 since taking over, finished 13-of-20 for 136 yards, two touchdowns and an interception Friday. He was aided by a strong run game—a collective 282 yards, including 122 from King Frazier, who scored twice—and the Bison’s longstanding catalyst: defense.