NDSU Falls 21-16 to New Mexico, Moving to 6-2
The North Dakota State (NDSU) football team lost on the road to New Mexico with a final score of 21-16, bringing their season record to 6-2. Turnovers, including interceptions by quarterback Nathan Hayes, were a key factor in the game…
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 25, 2026 —
North Dakota State lost 21-16 to New Mexico in a road game in Albuquerque, dropping the team’s season record to 6-2. Turnovers, including interceptions thrown by quarterback Nathan Hayes, were a key factor in the result, according to the available game summary.
The five-point final margin left NDSU short of New Mexico. The summary identifies turnovers as important but does not give their total, specify how many interceptions Hayes threw, or describe when they occurred. It also does not detail the teams’ scoring plays or explain how the game unfolded beyond the final score and the role of turnovers.
The result moves NDSU’s record to six wins and two losses for the season. No additional information was provided about its standing, upcoming schedule or the broader effect of the loss. The summary also does not provide the game date, attendance, or comments from either team.
New Mexico’s final score was 21 points, while NDSU scored 16. The game was played in Albuquerque, and NDSU was the visiting team. Beyond those details, the available account does not establish other causes for the outcome or provide a fuller statistical breakdown. The reported interceptions by Hayes are the only specific turnover details supplied.
With no further game information available, the score, location, updated record and reported turnover factor form the main account of the matchup. Additional particulars—including individual statistics beyond Hayes’s interceptions—were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Luke Gamble on www.kfyrtv.com, see more information here.
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