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The Associated Press. (2026, September 20). Givance returns fumble 24 yards for TD, North Dakota State beats Sacramento State 31-10. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/givance-returns-fumble-24-yards-for-td-north-dakota-state-beats-sacramento-state-31-10/article_369df5e9-5cc0-52f9-ad4a-50db25323645.html
The Associated Press. “Givance returns fumble 24 yards for TD, North Dakota State beats Sacramento State 31-10.” Toronto Star, 20 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/givance-returns-fumble-24-yards-for-td-north-dakota-state-beats-sacramento-state-31-10/article_369df5e9-5cc0-52f9-ad4a-50db25323645.html.
The Associated Press. “Givance returns fumble 24 yards for TD, North Dakota State beats Sacramento State 31-10.” Toronto Star, September 20, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/givance-returns-fumble-24-yards-for-td-north-dakota-state-beats-sacramento-state-31-10/article_369df5e9-5cc0-52f9-ad4a-50db25323645.html.
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On Saturday night, North Dakota State defeated Sacramento State in a late-night ESPN broadcasted game at Hornet Stadium, Sacramento, California, by a score of 31-10. This match-up was between two teams making the jump from FCS to FBS for this season. North Dakota State had previously won its first three games at the FBS level, including victories over Jacksonville State and Air Force. In contrast, Sacramento State's transition has been rougher, with losses to Eastern Michigan and Fresno State, though they did defeat Mississippi Valley State. The game saw Nathan Hayes of North Dakota State throw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Williams and Darius Givance return a fumble for another early score, giving North Dakota State an insurmountable lead. Sacramento State managed only one touchdown through the final drive, with Sharman throwing to Smith Jr., but the damage had already been done by halftime.
