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Schmidt Added to Rimington Trophy Watch List
10/15/2026 12:00:00 PM | Football
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State's Gage Schmidt on Thursday, Oct. 15, was added to the watch list for the Rimington Trophy, presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA FBS football.
Schmidt, a third-year offensive lineman from North Mankato, Minn., moved into the starting lineup this season and has helped the Bison to a 5-1 overall record in their first year at the FBS level including a 2-1 record in the Mountain West Conference.
Schmidt appeared in 12 games last season in a reserve role and was a redshirt on NDSU's 2024 FCS national championship team.
North Dakota State had four Rimington Award winners at the FCS level: Rob Hunt in 2004, Joe Lund in 2012, Tanner Volson in 2018 and Trent Fraley in 2025.
Schmidt, a third-year offensive lineman from North Mankato, Minn., moved into the starting lineup this season and has helped the Bison to a 5-1 overall record in their first year at the FBS level including a 2-1 record in the Mountain West Conference.
Schmidt appeared in 12 games last season in a reserve role and was a redshirt on NDSU's 2024 FCS national championship team.
North Dakota State had four Rimington Award winners at the FCS level: Rob Hunt in 2004, Joe Lund in 2012, Tanner Volson in 2018 and Trent Fraley in 2025.
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