NDSU Bison Report Multiple Injuries in 21-16 Loss to New Mexico
The NDSU Bison football team sustained multiple injuries to key players during their 21-16 loss against New Mexico in Albuquerque. Quarterback Nathan Hayes, left guard Griffin Empey, and left tackle Ryan Babatz were among the players affected by injuries during…
Fargo Valley City, ND, October 25, 2026 —
The NDSU Bison football team sustained injuries to multiple key players during a 21-16 loss to New Mexico in Albuquerque. Quarterback Nathan Hayes, left guard Griffin Empey and left tackle Ryan Babatz were among those affected during the game.
The available information identifies the three players and their positions but does not describe how or when each injury occurred. It also does not provide diagnoses, the severity of the injuries, whether any player left the game, or whether they later returned.
The account does not identify other injured players, if any, or provide information about the team’s plans for the players after the game. No statements from coaches, players or medical staff were provided.
The result was a five-point defeat for NDSU, with New Mexico scoring 21 points and the Bison scoring 16. Further details about the game beyond the score, location and reported injuries were not included in the available summary.
With injury specifics and follow-up information unavailable, the reported details establish which players were affected but do not indicate the impact on their future availability. The names and positions listed are not stated to be a complete account of all injuries during the game.
Story summarized from the original created by Mike McFeely on www.inforum.com, see more information here.
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