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North Dakota State

vs Nevada · Sat Oct 17 · 07:00 PM ET · CBSSN

73
75
OFF
85
DEF
Average
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Starters

  1. QBNathan Hayes
  2. RBDJ Scott
  3. WRMekhi Collins
  4. TEKaden Zenzen
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 2
    74
    Nathan HayesRS SR
    Starter
  2. 10
    57
    Trey DrakeRS JR
  3. 0
    57
    Preston BrownSO
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RB
  1. 7
    82
    DJ ScottRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 5
    65
    Myles MitchellRS FR
  3. 4
    65
    Nyeoti PunniRS SR/TR
FB
  1. 44
    70
    Luke KokatRS SR
    Starter
  2. 96
    64
    Abraham MyersRS JR
  3. 85
    64
    Jett ZabelRS SO
WR-X
  1. 15
    80
    Mekhi CollinsRS SR
    Starter
  2. 84
    63
    Logan ConklinRS SO
WR-Z
  1. 17
    72
    Isiah St. RomainRS SO
    Starter
  2. 21
    64
    Chris KielRS FR
WR-F
  1. 18
    80
    Jackson WilliamsJR
    Starter
  2. 3
    64
    Jeremiah PattersonRS SR/TR
TE
  1. 40
    64
    Kaden ZenzenRS SR
    Starter
  2. 81
    64
    Reis KesselRS SO
LT
  1. 76
    78
    Ryan BabatzSO
    Starter
  2. 71
    72
    Nate TastadRS SO
LG
  1. 62
    70
    Griffin EmpeyRS JR
    Starter
  2. 72
    62
    Nate SchnecklothRS JR
C
  1. 61
    70
    Gage SchmidtRS SO
    Starter
  2. 66
    62
    Jack LiwienskiRS JR
RG
  1. 75
    70
    Josh MaginRS SR
    Starter
  2. 68
    70
    Coy OkesonRS SO
RT
  1. 55
    83
    Kene AneneRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    64
    Noah StommesRS SO

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Next game kickoff time

North Dakota State Bison plays Nevada at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachTim Polaseksince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorDan Larson
Defensive CoordinatorGrant Olson

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
29.2
Yards/G
364.8
Pass Yds/G
193.0
Rush Yds/G
171.8
TO Margin
4
3rd Down %
41.56%
Total TD
20
Sacks
11
TFL
17
INT
9
Team Analysis
WHY #66 IN WS POWER
Results this season-6.0 pts

Lost to UNLV Rebels, who wasn't ranked, in week 6.

2025 SP+: 2.6

85%

Roster talent: 5th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #117 national

6%

Returning production: N/A — not ranked

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −6.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

3 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: K. Anene (RT, 83, from Kansas)

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Updated Oct 15, 2026 · Data from public sources

North Dakota State Bison transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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North Dakota State Starting Quarterback

North Dakota State Bison starting lineup

North Dakota State starting lineup: QB Nathan Hayes, RB DJ Scott, WR-X Mekhi Collins, TE Kaden Zenzen. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Nathan Hayes is the projected starting quarterback for North Dakota State as of October 15, 2026. Trey Drake is listed second.

North Dakota State also projects DJ Scott at running back, Mekhi Collins at wide receiver and Kaden Zenzen at tight end.

The full North Dakota State Bison two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Nathan Hayes · QBDJ Scott · RBMekhi Collins · WR-XKaden Zenzen · TE

Common questions

Who is North Dakota State's starting quarterback?
Nathan Hayes is the projected starting quarterback for North Dakota State as of October 15, 2026. Trey Drake is listed second.
Who starts at running back for North Dakota State?
DJ Scott is the projected starter at running back for North Dakota State, with Myles Mitchell listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for North Dakota State?
Mekhi Collins is the projected starter at wide receiver for North Dakota State, with Logan Conklin listed second.
Who starts at tight end for North Dakota State?
Kaden Zenzen is the projected starter at tight end for North Dakota State, with Reis Kessel listed second.
When was the North Dakota State Bison depth chart last updated?
The North Dakota State Bison depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was North Dakota State's record last season?
North Dakota State Bison finished 12-1 (8-0 in Mountain West play).
When does North Dakota State Bison play next?
North Dakota State Bison plays Nevada at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

Full North Dakota State roster

Every player on the North Dakota State Bison depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Mekhi Collins, Logan Conklin

WR: Isiah St. Romain, Chris Kiel

WR: Jackson Williams, Jeremiah Patterson

LT: Ryan Babatz, Nate Tastad

LG: Griffin Empey, Nate Schneckloth

C: Gage Schmidt, Jack Liwienski

RG: Josh Magin, Coy Okeson

RT: Kene Anene, Noah Stommes

TE: Kaden Zenzen, Reis Kessel

QB: Nathan Hayes, Trey Drake, Preston Brown

RB: DJ Scott, Myles Mitchell, Nyeoti Punni

FB: Luke Kokat, Abraham Myers, Jett Zabel

Defense

DE: Kelton McCaslin, Anthony Okes

NT: Keenan Wilson, Alijah Wayne

DT: Logan Larson, Zach Vanderpool

DE: Matthew Stenbroten, Victor Isele

WLB: Gavin Sell, Peder Haugo, Noah Taylor

MLB: Donovan Woolen, Keith Williams, Oliver Lucht

SLB: Ray James Jr., Alex Elliott

CB: Marion Moore, Najee Nelson

SS: Darius Givance, Jaylen Archibald

FS: Taylen Eady, Jaylin Crumby

CB: DJ Voltz, Kendrick Carter

Special Teams

PT: Aaron Bickerton, Caleb McGrath

PK: Drew Klein, Jayden Onuonga

KO: Drew Klein, Jayden Onuonga

LS: CJ Anderson, Gabe Vernetti

H: Aaron Bickerton

PR: Jackson Williams

KR: Jackson Williams, Jeremiah Patterson