Sophomore safety Anthony Thompson, center, and junior defensive end Kitray Solomon, right, tackle North Dakota State University junior running back John Crockett Saturday during the Salukis’ 31-10 Homecoming loss at Saluki Stadium. Crockett rushed for a careerhigh 171 yards and had three touchdowns for the Bison. The North Dakota defense allowed SIU 227 total offensive yards while its offense tallied 504 total yards, outscoring SIU 24-0 in the second half. The Salukis’, who are on a bye week, travel to Macomb Nov. 2 to take on Western Illinois University at Hanson Field.CHRIS ZOELLER