Jamestown falls at MSU Moorhead, late defensive score not enough
University of Jamestown football lost on the road to MSU Moorhead 44 to 20, after the home team opened a decisive second quarter scoring burst that Jamestown could not overcome. The Jimmies received a standout performance from quarterback Cole Hentges with over 300 total yards, but a defensive interception return that briefly tied the game was followed by MSU Moorhead pulling away before halftime.
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Jamestown traveled to Moorhead on November 8, 2025, and came home with a 44 to 20 loss as MSU Moorhead turned a close contest into a commanding advantage during the second quarter. The result ended with the home team in control and left the Jimmies searching for answers as the season moves toward its final weeks.
The game began as a competitive matchup, with Jamestown trading possessions and staying within reach in the opening quarter. Jamestown’s defense provided a key momentum play when an interception was returned for a touchdown, briefly tying the score and offering hope of an upset on the road. That optimism did not last long as MSU Moorhead responded with a sustained offensive surge in the second quarter, scoring multiple times and building a lead Jamestown was unable to erase.
Offensively the Jimmies leaned on senior quarterback Cole Hentges, who produced a strong individual effort with more than 300 total yards. Hentges moved the offense both through the air and on the ground, and his work kept drives alive even as the scoreboard slipped away. The Jamestown defense showed playmaking ability beyond the interception return, but could not contain MSU Moorhead during the critical stretch before halftime.
In the second half MSU Moorhead maintained the advantage, adding scores in the third quarter to extend the margin and closing out the fourth quarter to reach the final 44 to 20 tally. Jamestown managed to find the end zone again late in the game, but the deficit was too large to overcome. The result reflected a contrast between Jamestown’s ability to produce explosive individual plays and MSU Moorhead’s more consistent offensive execution across a sustained period.
For the Stutsman County community and the University of Jamestown’s supporters, the loss is a reminder of the thin margins that separate competitive outings from wins in collegiate football. The Jimmies showed resilience and individual talent, particularly from Hentges, but the team will need to shore up defensive consistency and convert opportunities into points against the remaining opponents on the schedule.
Looking ahead, coaches and local fans will weigh the lessons from this road defeat as Jamestown prepares for upcoming games. The statistical highlights from Moorhead will be studied, and the interception return touchdown will stand as evidence that the Jimmies can generate game changing plays. Converting those moments into full game control will be necessary if Jamestown hopes to finish the season on a stronger note.
