No. 2-seeded North Dakota State scored the game's first 20 points and limited East Tennessee State to less than 170 yards as the No. 2-seeded Bison powered their way to a 27-3 victory Saturday in the Division I FCS quarterfinals before 11,794 fans at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.

NDSU limited a potent ETSU running attack to 66 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Bucs running back Quay Holmes, a top-three finalist for the Walter Payton Award, rushed for 35 yards on 14 attempts.

Bison running back TaMerik Williams has a strong game, rushing for 91 yards and two touchdowns on 15 attempts. NDSU rushed for 278 yards on 49 carries. The Bison (12-1) play James Madison (12-1) next week