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March 10, 2026
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Cole Payton
Cole Payton College Stats
| Year Year | Games Games | Pass Attempts Pass Atts | Passing Yards Pass Yds | Yards Per Attempt YPA | Completion Percentage Comp % | Passing Touchdowns Pass TDs | Rushing Yards Rush Yds | Age Age | School School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2021
|
3
(QB)
|
3
|
6
|
2.0
|
33.3%
|
0
|
78
|
19
|
North Dakota State
|
|
2022
|
13
(QB)
|
12
|
51
|
4.3
|
66.7%
|
0
(1 ints)
|
284
|
20
|
North Dakota State
|
|
2023
|
15
(QB)
|
27
|
289
|
10.7
|
66.7%
|
3
|
615
|
21
|
North Dakota State
|
|
2024
|
8
(QB)
|
16
|
123
|
7.7
|
62.5%
|
2
(1 ints)
|
164
|
22
|
North Dakota State
|
|
2025
|
13
(QB)
|
224
|
2719
|
12.1
|
71.9%
|
16
(4 ints)
|
777
|
23
|
North Dakota State
|
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