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N Dakota St makes it 4 straight in thriller over Illinois St

North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs the ball as Illinois State linebacker Oshay Dunmore (28) attempts to tackle during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs the ball as Illinois State linebacker Oshay Dunmore (28) attempts to tackle during the first half of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

By Associated Press January 10, 2015 1 min read

FRISCO, Texas (AP) – Make that four straight in Texas for North Dakota State.

Quarterback Carson Wentz ran 5 yards for the winning touchdown about a minute after Tre Roberson’s 58-yard run put Illinois State ahead, and the Bison became the first team to win four straight FCS championships with a thrilling 29-27 victory Saturday.

North Dakota State (15-1) lost a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter, but answered quickly after falling behind. RJ Urzendowski had catches of 32 and 33 yards to get the Bison in scoring range, and Wentz broke a tackle around the 5 and eased into the end zone for the lead.

Roberson threw three touchdown passes, but also an interception to Jalen Battle in the final seconds trying to get the Redbirds (13-2) in field goal range.