Kansas State-North Dakota Live Updates: Joe Jackson Gives Wildcats Late Lead

Aug 23, 2025; Dublin, IRELAND; Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson during the Aer Lingus Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO via Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Dublin, IRELAND; Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson during the Aer Lingus Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO via Imagn Images | INPHO via Imagn Images

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Kansas State 38 - North Dakota 35

Desperate for a fourth-quarter score, the Wildcats march down the field for an 81-yard drive capped off by a Joe Jackson six-yard reception for a touchdown.

Kansas State 31 - North Dakota 35

A Kansas State defensive pass interference sets up a second rushing touchdown for Sawyer Seidl.

Kansas State 31 - North Dakota 28

North Dakota caps off a 71-yard drive with a Korey Tai 22-yard touchdown reception.

Kansas State 31 - North Dakota 21

DeVon Rice hits on his second touchdown of the game to extend the Wildcats' lead.

Kansas State 24 - North Dakota 21

The one-two punch of DeVon Rice and Joe Jackson leads the rushing attack to give the Wildcats the lead in the middle of the third quarter.

Kansas State 17 - North Dakota 21

A Kansas State face mask penalty offset a significant defensive effort on 2nd-and-21, leading to another touchdown drive from the Fighting Hawks to end the first half.

Kansas State 17 - North Dakota 14

After a punt return fumble by Kansas State's Bryce Noernberg, the Wildcats got the ball back with a strip sack in decent field position. Avery Johnson found Jaron Tibbs on a tipped touchdown pass to regain the lead.

Kansas State 10 - North Dakota 14

North Dakota quarterback Jerry Kaminski has his second rushing touchdown of the game, capping off an 80-yard touchdown drive to start the second quarter.

Kansas State 10 - North Dakota 7

Kansas State strikes back with a Jayce Brown 44-yard touchdown near the end of the first quarter.

Kansas State 3 - North Dakota 7

North Dakota responds to the Wildcats, capitalizing on a few big plays and scoring on a wacky end zone touchdown.

Kansas State 3 - North Dakota 0

Kansas State gets to the red zone after a 38-yard strike to tight end Will Swanson but failed to capitalize and score a touchdown.

K-STATE ODDS AND PREVIEW

Game time: Aug. 30, 7:00 p.m. EST

Where: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS

TV: ESPN+

FANDUEL ODDS

Betting line: K-State (-25.5)

O/U: 55.5

Money Line: UND +1400, KSU -4000

KEY K-STATE PLAYERS

QB Avery Johnson: 273 YDS, 2 TD; 8 RUSH, 21 YDS, 1 TD

WR Jayce Brown: 4 REC, 78 YDS, 1 TD; 2 RUSH, 33 YDS

RB Joe Jackson: 12 RUSH, 51 YDS; 1 REC, 7 YDS

LB Qua Moss: 4 TOT TKLS, 1 SACK, 1 FF

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