{
  "id": 17496799,
  "title": "Nathan Hayes accounts for 2 TDs, defense does the rest in North Dakota State's 31-7 win over UTEP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/nathan-hayes-accounts-for-2-tds-defense-does-the-rest-in-north-dakota",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T23:50:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nathan-hayes-accounts-2-tds-235039591.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fargo, N.D. (AP) — In a resounding 31-7 triumph over UTEP, North Dakota State's Nathan Hayes contributed two touchdowns while the team's defense showcased their prowess once again. UTEP took an early 7-0 lead when quarterback Raymond Moore III sprinted for a 57-yard touchdown on the first play of the game. The North Dakota State defense, however, limited UTEP to just 181 yards for the remainder of the match.\n\nNorth Dakota State began the scoring with a 30-yard field goal by Drew Klein in the second quarter, and DJ Scott added a 1-yard run to lead 10-7 at halftime. Late in the third quarter, Hayes connected with Reis Kessel on a 3-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 17-7. In the fourth quarter, Hayes again led the charge with a rushing touchdown, and Marion Moore returned a fumble for another touchdown, solidifying the win in the final minutes.\n\nHayes completed 22 of 32 passes for 240 yards, with Jackson Williams being his top receiver, gathering 111 yards on 10 receptions. Donovan Woolen tallied eight solo tackles during the game. UTEP's EJ Colson Jr. completed 11 of 16 passes for 59 yards and was intercepted twice. Moore found the end zone 4 times on 6 passes for 32 yards, leading the Miners (1-7, 0-4) with 67 yards rushing. UTEP will face Hawaii next Saturday, while North Dakota State will take on Hawaii on November 14.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Nathan Hayes accounted for two touchdowns and the North Dakota State defense had another shutdown performance in a 31-7 victory over UTEP on Saturday.UTEP took a 7-0 lead on quarterback Raymond Moore III's 57-yard touchdown run on the Miners' first play from scrimmage.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nathan Hayes scored 2 touchdowns in North Dakota State's 31-7 win over UTEP.",
    "UTEP's defense limited opponents to 181 yards.",
    "Hayes completed 22 of 32 passes for 240 yards."
  ],
  "editors_take": "North Dakota State’s ability to stifle UTEP’s offense after an early deficit demonstrates how defensive dominance can effectively neutralize an opponent's momentum and secure a decisive victory.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Nathan Hayes accounts for 2 TDs, defense does the rest in North Dakota State’s 31-7 win over UTEP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/nathan-hayes-accounts-for-2-tds-defense-does-the-rest-in-north-dakota-17501157",
        "published": "2026-10-31T23:51:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}