Freshman Mason Hoffer kicked a 38-yard field goal in overtime to lift host Bemidji State to a 31-28 come-from-behind victory over Northern State in an NSIC game on Saturday.
Hoffer's kick — his first field-goal attempt of the season — came after the Beavers (5-1, 2-0 NSIC) stopped the Wolves on downs.
The Beavers had scored with 17 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to force the overtime. Tahi Nomane's 2-yard touchdown run capped a nine-play, 49-yard drive.
The Beavers, who trailed 14-0 after the first quarter and 14-7 at halftime, rallied behind sophomore quarterback Nick Mehlum, who was making his first career start. His 19-yard TD pass to Blake Holder helped Bemidji State take a 21-20 lead with 11:38 to go.
The Wolves (3-3, 1-1) scored with seven minutes remaining to take a 28-21 lead.
Minnesota State Mankato 45, Concordia (St. Paul) 10: Erik Fuller and Shane Zylstra each caught two TD passes to highlight the Mavericks' victory over the visiting Golden Bears. Virgil Hammond rushed for 115 yards for the Mavericks (4-2, 1-1 NSIC), who outgained Concordia (2-4, 0-2) 484-254.
Minnesota Duluth 38, Minot State 7: Drew Bauer passed for 243 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as the Bulldogs (5-1, 2-0) beat the host Beavers.
Augustana 44, Wayne State (Neb.) 31: Trey Heid threw for 310 yards and four TDs as the Vikings beat the host Wildcats. Heid, a Lakeville North product, became Augustana's all-time leader with 9,728 passing yards.
