Summary
North Dakota State University's football team is preparing for another successful season with Nathan Hayes as their new quarterback. Hayes, who has learned from past quarterbacks like Cole Payton and Cam Miller, is set to lead the team in his first year as a starter.
Key Facts
- Cole Payton was a successful quarterback for North Dakota State, completing a 12-0 season last year.
- Payton moved up in NFL draft rankings and had 52 total touchdowns in his season.
- Nathan Hayes, a senior, will be the new starting quarterback for the team this season.
- Hayes has not started any games in college but has learned from former quarterbacks Payton and Cam Miller.
- Both Hayes and Payton are the same height, 6-foot-3, but Hayes weighs 219 pounds compared to Payton’s 232 pounds.
- Hayes has impressed his coach with long touchdown passes during practice.
- Hayes's performance will be tested against a tougher schedule than the previous year.
- Success as a starter could increase Hayes's chances in the 2026 NFL draft.
