FARGO — Another game, another big play last week for North Dakota State redshirt freshman tight end Reis Kessel. There are no statistics specifically related to his position in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision but he has to be in the top few for yards per reception.

If not the top. Kessel is averaging 27.3 yards in his seven receptions, with last week’s 50-yarder against Southern Illinois a big blow to the Salukis. It came on the third play of the second half, which led to a Cole Payton two-yard touchdown run and a 24-10 Bison lead. NDSU went on to a 45-17 victory.

“It’s really fun seeing him make big plays,” said Bison fullback Truman Werremeyer. “He’s got that big-play ability that I think our room needed and he’s reall

y showing out so far this year.”

He may be neede

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