North Dakota's Fighting Hawks achieved a commanding 52-28 victory over Idaho State, highlighted by Bo Belquist's record-setting performance with 165 receiving yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Simon Romfo contributed significantly, throwing for 287 yards and two touchdowns, while the team scored 38 unanswered points in the first half. Idaho State's Hunter Hays, stepping in as quarterback, completed 18 of 23 passes for 206 yards and four touchdowns, yet the Bengals struggled with four turnovers. This win marks North Dakota's fifth consecutive victory in the Potato Bowl USA Games and their highest point total against a Big Sky opponent. The Fighting Hawks are now 2-1 this season and 10th in the FCS coaches poll, while Idaho State falls to 1-2, looking ahead to their next game against Southern Utah.