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FARGO — Jackson Williams pointed to the sky briefly after his 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown last Saturday put a jolt in North Dakota State and the fans that half-filled the Fargodome. Trailing 17-3 to Abilene Christian in the second quarter, the Bison needed something — anything — to get kick-started. Williams provided it, taking the kick four yards deep in the end zone and jetting up the right sideline. The point lasted just a moment, only until teammates Donovan Woolen, Hudson Artz, Will Steil and Chris Harris caught up to Williams in the dome's south end zone and mobbed the true freshman from Omaha, Neb. But there was a deeper meaning to Williams' gesture than usual. There was a deeper meaning to the touchdown than just a much-needed momentum boost for the Bison. "That one was for Harrell," Williams said Tuesday. Harrell Jackson, Jr. was struck by a car and killed in the early morning hours of Nov. 19 near Nebraska City, Neb., about 45 miles south of Omaha. He was 18 years old and a lifelong friend, classmate and high school football teammate of Williams. Jackson was walking on a highway at 5 a.m. wearing dark clothing. The Otoe County sheriff's office said it received phone calls about a pedestrian walking on the roadway and were responding, but Jackson was struck by a vehicle as deputies were on the way. Jackson and Williams were teammates on the football team at Millard West High School in Omaha. Jackson was also a standout in track and wrestling, winning the 157-pound state championship in February. The funeral was Nov. 26, a few days after Williams played in NDSU's regular-season finale at South Dakota. "In high school, every time I was back for a kick or a punt his dad would stand up and yell, 'Take it to the house!' So I loved that for him," Williams said. "I was talking to his dad after the funeral and he said, 'Little Rell is going to be with you. And when you catch that ball, he's going to part it like the Red Sea and you're going to take it to the house.'" Harrell, indeed, did his job. After Abilene Christian kicker Ritsie Vaes booted his first three kickoffs deep enough for touchbacks, Williams told his Bison teammates on the sideline that he was taking out the next one no matter what. "I told Mekhi Collins on the sideline, 'We need a spark to get us going a little bit, we need some fire. I'm taking this next one out of the end zone,'" Williams said. "He said, 'Please do.'" The Bison blocked it perfectly, starting with Marty Brown, as Williams sprinted out of the end zone up the seam and veered toward the right sideline. The speedster got to the end zone untouched. The sea had parted so much that by the time Williams hit the Bison 20 it was clear he was going the distance. The last Wildcats player with a chance to stop him was the kicker and Williams blew past him at midfield. The touchdown clearly energized the Bison and the smallish crowd of 10,373 that needed a boost. NDSU scored 31 straight points to take a 34-17 lead in the third quarter. Abilene Christian hung around for awhile, but the Bison won 51-31 to advance to Saturday's FCS playoffs quarterfinal against Mercer. "I think we all knew we were going to come back, as the Bison would, but I definitely think that helped get us there a little faster," Williams said. "It just got us going for the rest of the game." It continues a standout season for the slight 5-foot-11, 177-pound receiver. With Eli Green departing to Iowa State after spring practice, NDSU needed a returner. Bison coaches decided early in fall camp Williams would get a chance at the job as a true freshman. An outstanding center fielder for Omaha's well-regarded American Legion baseball team, Williams impressed with his sure hands and ability to circle the football and catch it properly on kicks and punts. Polasek said Williams didn't drop a ball until the Bison were a few weeks into fall camp. Williams didn't play at Colorado in the season opener and senior John Gores started the year as the punt returner. But Williams began returning kicks for the home opener against Tennessee State and replaced Gores as the punt returner against Towson in Week 4 at the dome. Williams made it a highlight, returning his first college punt 67 yards for a touchdown in that 41-28 victory. He's had a major impact since then. The Bison are third in the nation in kick returns and 18th punt returns. Polasek references a Bison great from the early dynasty days when describing Williams. "He's so level-headed. Inside there's this humble, confident, calm, collected guy, but on the outside he's on the attack all the time. That's the right mind-set," Polasek said. "Ryan Smith did it as a young returner and I would compare those guys' demeanor. Just workmanline all the time."Costs Don't miss out on the headlines from Costs. Followed categories will be added to My News. It is the most festive time of the year, but it can also be the most “stressful”, especially for a family of three living off $80,000. Rachel Green, 32, has been planning for the cost of Christmas for months, but now that December has arrived, she’s still anxious. Ms Green, who lives in Queensland, described Christmas as a “stressful time” and a period where she has to plan everything in advance. She has a young child and is pregnant with her second, and they’re all relying on her partner’s $80,000 salary. “My husband earns $1220 a week. After covering our bills and mortgage, we’re left with around $60 each week,” she told news.com.au. The 32-year-old said it feels almost “impossible” to plan ahead for Christmas and budget because everything is so expensive. “We’ve tried to stick to a strict budget, buying one or two items each week to prepare for Christmas, but we’re still not where we want to be financially,” she said. Ms Green explained why Christmas is stressful. Picture: Instagram/AussieFrugalFamily She said their mortgage right now is really high. Picture: Instagram/AussieFrugalFamily MORE: Home loan trap taking years to escape It has also been a tough year for the family. Earlier this year, Ms Green was trolled for sharing their mortgage stress online. “Our mortgage repayments have gone from under $400 to almost $650. It’s a crazy amount extra to pay when everything else has gone up too,” she previously told news.com.au Online, she explained how tough it is to fork out $650 a week on their mortgage, and instead of people offering her sympathy, she was met with judgment. “Sounds like you’ve overextended yourself. Sell your house and sell your car,” one wrote. “Maybe don’t have children! If you can’t even afford it,” one said, with another slamming the family for using charity services they claimed other people “need more”. Ms Green is not alone in her stress. It’s been an expensive year for Australians. The median rental price nationwide has soared past $600, the official cash rate has held for over a year, and conversations about inflation and shrinkflation have been ongoing. The young family survive off one income. Picture: Instagram/AussieFrugalFamily Ms Green shares her frugal tips online. Picture: Instagram/AussieFrugalFamily MORE: Sign RBA is creating ticking time bomb The financial stress is impacting everyone. Non-bank lender, MONEYME , conducted a survey that found 43 per cent of households earning between $100,000 to $149,000 and 37 per cent of households earning between $50,000 to $99,000 plan to spend more this Christmas than the last. Since Aussies are expecting to spend more, they are trying to make cuts where they can. Thirty seven per cent plan to reduce their grocery spending and forgo traditional Christmas staples like oysters, prawns, red meat, and turkey. Ms Green isn’t surprised by these trends. She thinks about money all the time. In fact, she runs a popular social media account called AussieFrugalFamily , where she documents how she budgets. “Even people who are usually financially comfortable are feeling the squeeze this year. Many Christmas items that were once staples are now considered luxuries,” she said. Ms Green said one relief has been that she’s not hosting Christmas. She’ll be going to her mum’s and everyone is expected to bring a plate, so not one person gets lumped with the Christmas lunch cost. “We’re not cutting back completely. We’re trying to be smarter about our purchases,” she said. “For instance, instead of fresh prawns, we’re buying frozen ones to thaw the night before.” “We’ve also divided the food responsibilities among family members. If everyone contributes, we can still enjoy the traditional Christmas feast without overspending.” Aussies are cutting back this Christmas but still spending more. Picture: Instagram/AussieFrugalFamily Ms Green said that people should also consider going to food banks to get through Christmas. “Many of these places actively encourage people to shop with them. You can save money on your Christmas food bill while supporting a charity. It’s a win-win,” she said. She’s also got a game plan for once Christmas is over and wants to take advantage of the yearly sales. “If you have some funds left, hit the shops after Christmas. There are great sales on items like meat and seafood, which can be frozen for New Year’s, Australia Day, or even meals throughout the next few months,” she recommended. “The freezer is your best friend when it comes to saving money.” Clayton Howes, CEO at MONEYME , said that it is clear Aussies are doing it tough this Christmas. “The festive season is a time for family and giving but its clear many Aussies – particularly Millennials and Gen Z – are feeling the financial pinch this year,” he said. “This survey shows that some Aussies are forgoing luxuries to help ease the cost of living pressures, but are determined to have a joyful celebration with loved ones, despite it being a tough year financially.” More Coverage ‘Completely false’: Cops hit back in 28yo case Claudia Poposki ‘Chained to my desk’: 28yo quits $170k job Mary Madigan Originally published as ‘Stressful’: Proof Aussies are doing it tough this Christmas More related stories Designers Surprising Aussie fashion trend revealed Buy-now pay-later giant Afterpay has revealed some surprising Aussie fashion trends in its latest Afterpaid report, with one colour dominating 2024. 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