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Big North Conference Review: Week 5
By Dan Moore - ESPN BNC Blogger and Host of the Dan Moore Show
September 28, 2013 - 8:00 AM ET

Looking back on yesterday's action across the Big North Conference, let's look at what happened:

<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="375"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#FFC800">Big North Conference Week 5 Scoreboard</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td>Results</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Vermont State 24, #16 Alaska State 21</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Delaware College 28, Victoria State 23</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>South Dakota Tech 37, Portland Tech 3</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Bismarck State 38, Manchester State 35</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Columbia State 27, Billings State 24</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Providence State 45, Vancouver State 10</td></tr></table></body></html>

The big story yesterday was Vermont State bouncing back from their loss to Ole Miss with a victory over previously undefeated Alaska State at home. The Timberwolves defense held the Bears well below their averages in points, rushing yards, and total yards. Meanwhile, the Bears inability to deal with dual-threat quarterbacks finally cost them as they were unable at times to stop key runs late in the game.

Another interesting game was Delaware's impressive 28-23 victory over Victoria State. Despite both teams combining for 5 turnovers, the Swedes defense, the nation's top defense, was able to withstand a late charge by the Islanders to win their third game of the season. Both teams are much improved from last season and could play spoilers for the top teams in the conference.

Finally, it seems that Billings State's season is over following a tough 27-24 loss to Columbia State in a game that bot teams needed to win. With the win, the Statesmen have a chance to turn things around while the 49ers are most likely heading for their first losing season in years.

Here is how everyone did for Week 4:

Bismarck State - Defeated Manchester State 38-35
DE Jack Jamison - 7 Tackles (1 Solo), 2 TFL, and one sack

DT Joe Yeboah - 5 Tackles (2 Solo), 4 TFL, and 2 Sacks

Columbia State - Defeated Billings State 27-24
QB Patrick Parks - 24 of 32 for 306 yards and 2 interceptions. Also had 21 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown

HB Devon Welch - 16 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown, 3 catches for 29 yards, and 3 kick returns for 49 yards

Delaware College - Defeated Victoria State 28-23
Braylen Wright - 31 carries for 132 yards, 3 catches for 12 yards, one allowed sack, one tackle, and 3 kick returns for 101 yards

Manchester State - Lost to Bismarck State 38-35
TE Cody Cruise - One catch for 6 yards

Portland Tech - Lost to South Dakota Tech 37-3
QB Frankie Leonard - 3 of 7 for 45 yards and 4 carries for 29 yards

Providence State - Defeated Vancouver State 45-10
HB Dontae Brown - 12 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown

WR Matthew King - 6 catches for 177 yards and a touchdown, one kick return for 26 yards, and 3 punt returns for 18 yards

Vancouver State - Lost to Providence State 45-10
QB Vernon Parrish - 4 of 17 for 41 yards and 7 carries for 52 yards

Vermont State - Defeated #16 Alaska State 24-21
QB Jace Cooper - 28 of 36 for 328 yards and a touchdown. Also had 9 carries for 8 yards

HB D.J. Porter - 2 kick returns for 57 yards and 5 punt returns for 55 yards

WR Matt Viselli - 4 catches for 101 yards, a 2-point conversion catch, and 2 pancake blocks

ROLB Kenyon Marks - 5 Tackles (5 Solo) and 2 TFL

Victoria State - Lost to Delaware College 28-23
HB Kennedy Hudson - 24 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown, 4 catches for 12 yards and a touchdown, one allowed sack, and 2 kick returns for 44 yards (CAP of the Week)

Before I go, let's look at the other players that we're focusing on this season.

#2 Alabama - Defeated #5 Ole Miss 41-13
SS Derek Forgarty - No Stats

#20 Oklahoma - Lost to Iowa State 30-14
WR George Burns - 1 catch for 10 yards, 3 kick returns for 83 yards, and one punt return for 8 yards

Florida - Defeated Kentucky 30-21
CB Matthew Viselli - 3 kick returns for 101 yards and 3 punt returns for 14 yards