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Falls to New Mexico Hayes was 17-for-33 passing for 198 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 21-16 loss versus New Mexico.

Impact Hayes would leave the game in the first quarter with an injury, before ultimately returning early in the second. The results were mixed for the senior quarterback -- Hayes' 33 pass attempts marked a season high, though he failed to eclipse 200 yards passing for a fourth straight contest. Through eight games this year, Hayes has completed 62.8 percent of his throws for 1,470 yards, 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Bison will look to bounce back next week at home against UTEP.

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Austin Brawley's pick-6 helps New Mexico beat North Dakota State 21-16

Austin Brawley returned an interception 56 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter and New Mexico held on to beat North Dakota State 21-16

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Returns to game Saturday Hayes (lower body) returned to action in the second quarter of Saturday's game against New Mexico, Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Hayes exited in the first quarter but returned in the early stages of the second frame to continue leading the NDSU offense. That means Preston Brown, who didn't exactly impressive out there, will return to his QB2 spot.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off field Saturday Hayes was helped off the field in the first quarter of Saturday's game against New Mexico due to an apparent lower-body injury, Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Hayes departed the game in the first quarter in a drive that ultimately ended with a field goal for NDSU, but he didn't return for the next series, so Preston Brown has been replacing him. Hayes completed two of five passes for 45 yards and a pick by the time he exited the contest, and it's uncertain whether he'll be able to return.

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Efficient in win Hayes completed 19 of 25 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-17 win over Nevada. He also had eight rushes for 42 yards with another score.

Impact After struggling in a loss to UNLV last week, Hayes responded with a strong performance against the Wolf Pack, as he completed 76 percent of his passes while tallying three total touchdowns. Through seven games, Hayes has completed 65 percent of his throws for 1,272 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for an additional 197 yards and four scores on 41 attempts. The Bison will carry a 6-1 record into a road matchup next week against New Mexico, currently the top team in the Mountain West.

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North Dakota State's special teams help Bison beat Nevada 31-17

Nathan Hayes accounts for three touchdowns, and Jackson Williams returns a missed field goal 100 yards for a touchdown, helping North Dakota State beat Nevada 31-17

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Throws three picks in defeat Hayes was 12-for-22 passing for 124 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 13-7 loss to UNLV. He also had six rushes for 33 yards.

Impact It was a tough day for Hayes, who had thrown just two interceptions in five games prior to Saturday, as North Dakota State took their first loss of the season. Overall, the senior has completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,119 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions this year. Hayes and the Bison will look to rebound next week when they host Nevada.

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UNLV defense stymies North Dakota behind Porter's pick-6 in Rebels' 13-7 win

Andre Porter’s 23-yard interception return for a touchdown was UNLV’s only touchdown and the Rebels stifled North Dakota’s usually high-flying offense in a 13-7 win

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Rushes for two scores in win Hayes was 14-for-25 passing for 187 yards during Saturday's 28-0 victory against Wyoming. He also had 10 rushes for 79 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Hayes was held to fewer than 200 yards passing for the first time in his last four games, though he'd make up for it with his production on the ground, totaling a season high in rushing yards while punching in a pair of scores. Prior to Saturday, Hayes had totaled just 43 rushing yards on 17 attempts. He's completed 64.7 percent of his passes for 995 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions through five contests this year.

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Nathan Hayes runs for 2 TDs, Bison defense stellar in 28-0 win over Wyoming

Nathan Hayes ran for two touchdowns and North Dakota State’s defense smothered Wyoming in a 28-0 win on Saturday in the Bison’s first-ever Mountain West Conference home game

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Efficient again in win Hayes completed 14 of 24 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-10 win over Sacramento State.

Impact Hayes delivered another solid performance Saturday, as NDSU improved to 4-0 in their FBS-debut season. The senior's completed 67 percent of his passes for 808 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. Hayes and the Bison will head into a bye before hosting Wyoming in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Givance returns fumble 24 yards for TD, North Dakota State beats Sacramento State 31-10

Nathan Hayes threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Williams and Darius Givance returned a fumble 24 yards for a score in the opening minutes to help North Dakota State beat Sac...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Leads NDSU to 3-0 start Hayes completed 15 of 23 passes for 228 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 38-32 victory versus Air Force. He also had three rushes for 17 yards with a to...

Impact Hayes has now completed 70.1 percent of his passes this season for 598 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions while leading the Bison to a 3-0 start in their first FBS season. North Dakota State will take on Sacramento State on the road in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

North Dakota St. beats Air Force 38-32, win first Mountain West Conference game

Nathan Hayes threw two touchdown passes and scored on a 17-yard run, and North Dakota State beat Air Force 38-32 on Saturday night in the Bison’s first Mountain West Conference gam...

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Efficient in win Hayes completed 18 of 22 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-0 victory over Fordham.

Impact Hayes was sharp again Saturday, completing 81.8 percent of his passes as North Dakota State improved to 2-0 with a comfortable victory. Through two games, the senior has completed 32 of his 44 pass attempts for 370 yards, four touchdowns and just one interception. Hayes and the Bison will open Mountain West play next week on the road against Air Force.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

North Dakota State blanks Fordham 38-0, improves to 2-0 in first FBS season

Nathan Hayes threw for two touchdowns, DJ Scott ran for two and North Dakota State allowed just 135 total yards in a 38-0 win over FCS-opponent Fordham

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Leads Bison to first FBS win Hayes was 14-for-22 passing for 160 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 33-7 win over Jacksonville State. He also had seven rushes for 14 yards.

Impact Hayes was efficient Saturday as he led North Dakota State to a victory in their first contest as an FBS team. The senior quarterback served as the backup in Fargo last season, where he completed 25 of his 44 pass attempts for 381 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Hayes and the Bison will host Fordham next week.

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North Dakota State opens its FBS era with a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State

Nathan Hayes throws two touchdown passes to help North Dakota State defeat Jacksonville State 33-7

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

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