North Dakota State Bison#2 · QB Nathan Hayes
91 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 228 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- West Chicago, IL
Nathan Hayes is a QB (#2) for North Dakota State, from West Chicago, IL. In the 2026 season he has 995 passing yards and 7 touchdowns, 199.0 yards per game over 5 games. He has 94 fantasy points (PPR), 18.8 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Passing yards 15
Passing TDs 16
Rushing yards 14
Rushing TDs 13
Total yards 15
Fantasy points 16
Efficiency
Completion % 15
Yards per attempt 18
TD rate 17
INT avoidance 10
Big-play passing 16
Rush efficiency 18
Measurables
Height 12
Weight 18
Frame 15
Experience 17
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2026 season
995
Passing yards
7
Passing TDs
2
Interceptions
75/116
Completions
122
Rushing yards
3
Rushing TDs
Nathan Hayes career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Cmp-Att | Pass Yds | TD | INT | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NDSU | 5 | 75-116 | 995 | 7 | 2 | 122 | 3 | 94 |
| 2025 | NDSU | 10 | 25-44 | 381 | 4 | 1 | 88 | 1 | 44 |
| 2024 | NDSU | 4 | 12-19 | 214 | 3 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 35.6 |
| Career | All | 19 | 112-179 | 1590 | 14 | 3 | 300 | 5 | 173.6 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | PASS YDS | RUSH YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Wyoming | W 28-0 | 187 | 79 | 2 |
| Sep 19 | at Sacramento State | W 31-10 | 210 | 14 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | at Air Force | W 38-32 | 228 | 17 | 3 |
| Aug 29 | vs Jacksonville State | W 33-7 | 210 | -2 | 2 |
| Aug 29 | vs Jacksonville State | W 33-7 | 160 | 14 | 2 |
Career timeline
- NowNorth Dakota State QB: #2
- ClassSenior
- HometownWest Chicago, IL
Nathan Hayes: North Dakota State QB profile and stats
Nathan Hayes is a QB (#2) for North Dakota State, from West Chicago, IL. This profile tracks Nathan Hayes's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the North Dakota State roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where North Dakota State sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Nathan Hayes in the news
All newsRecapNorth Dakota State beat Wyoming 28-0 (Week 5, 2026)North Dakota State beat Wyoming 28-0 at Fargodome. Now North Dakota State is 5-0, 2-0 in Mountain West play, and Wyoming is 2-3, 1-1 in Mountain West play.2026-10-03RecapNorth Dakota State beat Sacramento State 31-10 (Week 3, 2026)North Dakota State beat Sacramento State 31-10 at Hornet Stadium. Now North Dakota State is 4-0, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and Sacramento State is 1-3.2026-09-19RecapNorth Dakota State beat Air Force 38-32 (Week 2, 2026)North Dakota State beat Air Force 38-32 at Falcon Stadium. Now North Dakota State is 3-0, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and Air Force is 1-1, 0-1 in Mountain West play.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Nathan Hayes play for?
Nathan Hayes plays for North Dakota State, wearing #2 at QB.
What position does Nathan Hayes play?
Nathan Hayes is a QB for North Dakota State.
How tall is Nathan Hayes?
Nathan Hayes is 6-3 and weighs 228 lb.
What year is Nathan Hayes in?
Nathan Hayes is listed as a senior on the North Dakota State roster.
Where is Nathan Hayes from?
Nathan Hayes is from West Chicago, IL.
How many passing yards does Nathan Hayes have?
Nathan Hayes has 995 passing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.