PHOTOS: Bobcats take on Bison in FCS Championship

Montana State defensive back Andrew Powdrell, right, defends against a pass intended for North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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A North Dakota State supporter looks on during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game between Montana State and North Dakota State, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott looks to pass against North Dakota State during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller runs with the ball against Montana State during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller, top, is tackled by Montana State defensive back Rylan Ortt during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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A Montana State supporter looks on during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game between Montana State and North Dakota State, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance reacts after teammate quarterback Cam Miller scored a touchdown run against Montana State during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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A United States and a Texas flag are seen at half mast in honor of former President Jimmy Carter as a large flag is unfurled at midfield at Toyota Stadium during the national anthem ahead of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game between Montana State and North Dakota State, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of Montana State safety Dru Polidore (2) and a teammate during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State head coach Tim Polasek talks to his team during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game against Montana State, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance reacts toward a television camera after scoring a touchdown catch against Montana State during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance catches a pass near the Montana State goal line during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance reacts following the FCS Championship NCAA college football game against Montana State, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. North Dakota State won 35-32. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State players react following the FCS Championship NCAA college football game against Montana State, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. North Dakota State won 35-32. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Montana State tight end Ryan Lonergan runs with the ball after making a catch against North Dakota State during the second half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. North Dakota State won 35-32. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Montana State defensive back Rylan Ortt, center, deflects a pass intended for North Dakota State wide receiver RaJa Nelson, bottom, during the second half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. North Dakota State won 35-32. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State wide receiver Braylon Henderson kisses the trophy following the FCS Championship NCAA college football game against Montana State, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. North Dakota State won 35-32. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller reacts following the FCS Championship NCAA college football game against Montana State, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. North Dakota State won 35-32. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Montana State tight end Ryan Lonergan, left, catches a 2-point conversion pass in front of North Dakota State cornerback Anthony Chideme-Alfaro during the second half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. North Dakota State won 35-32. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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by Associated Press
| January 6, 2025 6:00 PM

North Dakota State won their record 10th Football Championship Subdivision title, beating top-seeded and previously undefeated Montana State 35-32 on Monday night.