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Front Row (L to R): Erik Olson, Grant Morgan, Zack Ziemer, Cole Davis, Easton Stick, Nick DeLuca, Nate Tanguay, Tre Dempsey, Darrius Shepherd, Austin Kuhnert, Bryce Messner, Jarrod Tuszka, James Fisher. Second Row (L to R): Dan Marlette, Matt Plank, Lance Dunn, Bruce Anderson, Jackson Koonce, Chris Board, Connor Wentz, Robbie Grimsley, RJ Urzendowski, Jeff Illies, Jaylaan Wimbush, Keenan Hodenfield, Greg Menard, Daniel Polansky, Darren Kelley. Third Row (L to R): Dallas Freeman, Tanner Volson, Stanley Jones, Levi Jordheim, Bryce Bennot, Nate Jenson, Aaron Steidl, Blake Williams, Eric Bachmeier, Cam Pedersen, Colin Conner, Dimitri Williams, Caleb Butler, Desmond Cain. Fourth Row (L to R): James Hendricks, Ben Ellefson, Jaxon Brown, Matt Anderson, Garrett Malstrom, Zack Johnson, Jack Albrecht, Ty Brooks, Dom Davis, Marquise Bridges, Aaron Mercadel, Jabril Cox, Derrek Tuszka, Cole Karcz, Jack Darnell, Tre Fort, Jalen Allison, Ross Effertz. Fifth Row (L to R): Felix Dixon, Dillon Radunz, Zack Kubas, Karson Schoening, Josh Howieson, Ben Hecht, Seth Wilson, Josh Hayes, Quinn Alo, Adam Cofield, Cordell Volson, Victor Kizewski, Brock Robbins, Spencer Waege, Cordell Pimienta, Nash Jensen, Justice Kelly, Luke Bacon. Sixth Row (L to R): Zak Kuntz, Henry Van Dellen, Garret Wegner, Trevor Heit, Michael Kelly, Matt Biegler, Logan McCormick, Cole Jacob, Beau Pauly, Ross Godfrey, Ross Kennelly, Sean Engel, Tanner Sundt, Austin Avery, Zach Willis, Costner Ching, Jack Begley, Max Bautch. Seventh Row (L to R): Mason Hofstedt, Holden Hotchkiss, Brant Bohmert, Noah Sanders, Josh Babicz, Andy Voyen, Michael Tutsie, Carson Yaggie, Christian Watson, Peter Isais, Dawson Weber, Jackson Hankey, Lane Tucker, Cody Mauch, Jake Reinholz, Demaris Purifoy, video assistant Aaron Sisk, video assistant Jacob Tepp. Eighth Row (L to R): Director of football operations Hank Jacobs, video coordinator Jake Otten, director of equipment services Nathan Bjoralt, equipment graduate assistant Taylor Parker, student manager Tran Zerface, student manager Cody Tusler, student manager Shaun Maher, student manager Sam Clausen, student manager Mo Ibrahim, student manager Devin Klieman, athletic training graduate assistant Adam Estabrooks, assistant athletic trainer Bobby Knodel, undergraduate assistant Andrew Moore, video assistant Vincent Levi, video assistant David Zerfas, video assistant Tylor Austin, undergraduate assistant Brad Ambrosius, undergraduate assistant Pierre Gee-Tucker. Top Row (L to R): Strength intern Eric Perkins, strength intern Andy Bachelier, offensive quality control Kody Morgan, tight ends/fullbacks coach Tyler Roehl, special teams coordinator/wide receivers coach Atif Austin, quarterbacks coach Randy Hedberg, running game coordinator/offensive line coach Conor Riley, offensive coordinator/running backs coach Courtney Messingham, head coach Chris Klieman, defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Matt Entz, defensive backs coach Joe Klanderman, defensive tackles coach Nick Goeser, defensive ends coach Buddha Williams, cornerbacks coach Bryan Shepherd, defensive quality control Daniel Goodman, director of athletic performance Jim Kramer, assistant strength coach Zach Cahill.
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Players

  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 230 lbs
    Sr. Orlando, Fla. Timber Creek HS
    Senior Orlando, Fla. Timber Creek HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 186 lbs
    Fr. Tampa, Fla. Plant HS
    Freshman Tampa, Fla. Plant HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 182 lbs
    So. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
    Sophomore Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 177 lbs
    So. Ruskin, Fla. Lennard HS Minot State
    Sophomore Ruskin, Fla. Lennard HS Minot State
  • Free Safety FS 5'10" 184 lbs
    Sr. Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
    Senior Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 193 lbs
    Fr. Cannon Falls, Minn. Cannon Falls HS
    Freshman Cannon Falls, Minn. Cannon Falls HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 191 lbs
    Jr. Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
    Junior Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
  • Strong Safety SS 6'0" 191 lbs
    Jr. Hutchinson, Minn. Hutchinson HS
    Junior Hutchinson, Minn. Hutchinson HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 196 lbs
    Fr. Stillwater, Minn. Mahtomedi HS
    Freshman Stillwater, Minn. Mahtomedi HS
  • Strong Safety SS 6'1" 205 lbs
    So. Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
    Sophomore Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 215 lbs
    Sr. Kearney, Mo. Kearney HS
    Senior Kearney, Mo. Kearney HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 170 lbs
    Fr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek HS
    Freshman Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 216 lbs
    Jr. Ruskin, Fla. Newsome HS
    Junior Ruskin, Fla. Newsome HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 182 lbs
    So. Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
    Sophomore Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 211 lbs
    Jr. Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo West HS
    Junior Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo West HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 221 lbs
    Jr. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
    Junior Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 185 lbs
    Jr. Boynton Beach, Fla. American Heritage HS Illinois
    Junior Boynton Beach, Fla. American Heritage HS Illinois
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 191 lbs
    Fr. Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
    Freshman Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 190 lbs
    Sr. Gatzke, Minn. Grygla HS
    Senior Gatzke, Minn. Grygla HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Lakeville, Minn. Apple Valley HS
    Freshman Lakeville, Minn. Apple Valley HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 200 lbs
    Sr. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
    Senior Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 166 lbs
    RFr. Clearwater, Fla. Countryside HS
    Redshirt Freshman Clearwater, Fla. Countryside HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 196 lbs
    Fr. Breckenridge, Minn. Breckenridge HS
    Freshman Breckenridge, Minn. Breckenridge HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 205 lbs
    RFr. Lee's Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS
    Redshirt Freshman Lee's Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 179 lbs
    Fr. Fargo, N.D. Northern Cass HS
    Freshman Fargo, N.D. Northern Cass HS
  • Punter P 6'1" 197 lbs
    Sr. Oceanside, Calif. Oceanside HS SMU
    Senior Oceanside, Calif. Oceanside HS SMU
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 186 lbs
    Jr. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS
    Junior Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 184 lbs
    Jr. Papillion, Neb. Papillion-La Vista HS
    Junior Papillion, Neb. Papillion-La Vista HS
  • Punter P 6'0" 184 lbs
    RFr. Lodi, Wis. Lodi HS
    Redshirt Freshman Lodi, Wis. Lodi HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 192 lbs
    Jr. St. Petersburg, Fla. Boca Ciega HS
    Junior St. Petersburg, Fla. Boca Ciega HS
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 197 lbs
    So. Wauwatosa, Wis. Wauwatosa West HS
    Sophomore Wauwatosa, Wis. Wauwatosa West HS
  • Kicker K 6'3" 198 lbs
    Fr. Fargo, N.D. Shanley HS
    Freshman Fargo, N.D. Shanley HS
  • Strong Safety SS 5'10" 188 lbs
    Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central HS
    Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central HS
  • Free Safety FS 5'11" 182 lbs
    Sr. Ray, N.D. Ray HS
    Senior Ray, N.D. Ray HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'9" 166 lbs
    RFr. Sioux City, Iowa Sioux City East HS
    Redshirt Freshman Sioux City, Iowa Sioux City East HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 180 lbs
    So. Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
    Sophomore Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
  • Strong Safety SS 6'2" 202 lbs
    Jr. Kindred, N.D. Kindred HS
    Junior Kindred, N.D. Kindred HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 189 lbs
    Fr. Holmen, Wis. Holmen HS
    Freshman Holmen, Wis. Holmen HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 192 lbs
    RFr. Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point HS
    Redshirt Freshman Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point HS
  • Fullback FB 6'2" 249 lbs
    RFr. Grand Forks, N.D. Grand Forks Red River HS
    Redshirt Freshman Grand Forks, N.D. Grand Forks Red River HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 241 lbs
    Fr. Yorkville, Ill. Yorkville HS
    Freshman Yorkville, Ill. Yorkville HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'8" 174 lbs
    Jr. Coloma, Wis. Wautoma HS
    Junior Coloma, Wis. Wautoma HS
  • Fullback FB 6'1" 246 lbs
    So. Cavalier, N.D. Cavalier HS
    Sophomore Cavalier, N.D. Cavalier HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 178 lbs
    Fr. Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS
    Freshman Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS
  • Free Safety FS 6'2" 193 lbs
    Fr. Elk Grove, Calif. Pleasant Grove HS
    Freshman Elk Grove, Calif. Pleasant Grove HS
  • Kicker K 6'2" 199 lbs
    Jr. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
    Junior Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'8" 185 lbs
    So. Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
    Sophomore Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
  • Free Safety FS 6'2" 203 lbs
    So. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
    Sophomore Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
  • Fullback FB 6'0" 250 lbs
    So. Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
    Sophomore Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 249 lbs
    Fr. Castlewood, S.D. Castlewood HS
    Freshman Castlewood, S.D. Castlewood HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 218 lbs
    Fr. Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
    Freshman Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 227 lbs
    RFr. Kansas City, Mo. Raytown South HS
    Redshirt Freshman Kansas City, Mo. Raytown South HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 216 lbs
    RFr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
    Redshirt Freshman Becker, Minn. Becker HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 234 lbs
    Fr. Hankinson, N.D. Hankinson HS
    Freshman Hankinson, N.D. Hankinson HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 219 lbs
    Sr. Gardner, Kan. Gardner Edgerton HS
    Senior Gardner, Kan. Gardner Edgerton HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs
    Jr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
    Junior Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 200 lbs
    Jr. Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS
    Junior Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 249 lbs
    Fr. Crosby, Minn. Crosby-Ironton HS
    Freshman Crosby, Minn. Crosby-Ironton HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 219 lbs
    Fr. Ham Lake, Minn. Blaine HS
    Freshman Ham Lake, Minn. Blaine HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Jr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
    Junior Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 245 lbs
    Sr. Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
    Senior Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 212 lbs
    RFr. Superior, Wis. Superior HS
    Redshirt Freshman Superior, Wis. Superior HS
  • Long Snapper LS 6'2" 225 lbs
    Sr. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson HS
    Senior Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 217 lbs
    Fr. Park River, N.D. Park River HS
    Freshman Park River, N.D. Park River HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 262 lbs
    So. Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
    Sophomore Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 287 lbs
    RFr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
    Redshirt Freshman Becker, Minn. Becker HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 206 lbs
    So. Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
    Sophomore Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 193 lbs
    RFr. Milwaukee, Wis. University HS
    Redshirt Freshman Milwaukee, Wis. University HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 232 lbs
    Fr. Farmington, Minn. Farmington HS
    Freshman Farmington, Minn. Farmington HS
  • Center C 6'4" 305 lbs
    Fr. Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
    Freshman Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 293 lbs
    RFr. Baxter, Minn. Brainerd HS
    Redshirt Freshman Baxter, Minn. Brainerd HS
  • Center C 6'5" 297 lbs
    RFr. Rolla, N.D. Rolla HS
    Redshirt Freshman Rolla, N.D. Rolla HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 261 lbs
    Fr. Gillette, Wyo. Campbell County HS
    Freshman Gillette, Wyo. Campbell County HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 283 lbs
    RFr. Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
    Redshirt Freshman Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'3" 291 lbs
    Sr. McVille, N.D. Dakota Prairie HS
    Senior McVille, N.D. Dakota Prairie HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 288 lbs
    Jr. Carlos, Minn. Alexandria Jefferson HS
    Junior Carlos, Minn. Alexandria Jefferson HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 309 lbs
    Jr. Mineral Point, Wis. Iowa-Grant HS
    Junior Mineral Point, Wis. Iowa-Grant HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'5" 278 lbs
    So. Rolling Meadows, Ill. Fremd HS
    Sophomore Rolling Meadows, Ill. Fremd HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 349 lbs
    Fr. Maple Grove, Minn. Osseo HS
    Freshman Maple Grove, Minn. Osseo HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 299 lbs
    RFr. Balfour, N.D. Drake HS
    Redshirt Freshman Balfour, N.D. Drake HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 312 lbs
    So. Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
    Sophomore Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 290 lbs
    Jr. Washington, Mich. Romeo HS
    Junior Washington, Mich. Romeo HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 245 lbs
    Fr. South Shore, S.D. Watertown HS
    Freshman South Shore, S.D. Watertown HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 299 lbs
    Jr. Granville, N.D. Towner-Granville-Upham HS
    Junior Granville, N.D. Towner-Granville-Upham HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 277 lbs
    Sr. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
    Senior Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 299 lbs
    Sr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
    Senior Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
  • Center C 6'4" 301 lbs
    Jr. Balfour, N.D. Drake-Anamoose HS
    Junior Balfour, N.D. Drake-Anamoose HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 304 lbs
    Sr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
    Senior Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'5" 277 lbs
    RFr. Shawnee, Kan. Mill Valley HS
    Redshirt Freshman Shawnee, Kan. Mill Valley HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 232 lbs
    Fr. Appleton, Wis. Kimberly HS
    Freshman Appleton, Wis. Kimberly HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 302 lbs
    RFr. Oakes, N.D. Oakes HS
    Redshirt Freshman Oakes, N.D. Oakes HS
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 225 lbs
    Fr. Barrington, Ill. Barrington HS
    Freshman Barrington, Ill. Barrington HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 250 lbs
    So. Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
    Sophomore Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 197 lbs
    Jr. St. Michael, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
    Junior St. Michael, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 177 lbs
    RFr. Pepin, Wis. Pepin-Alma HS
    Redshirt Freshman Pepin, Wis. Pepin-Alma HS
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 246 lbs
    Jr. Waupaca, Wis. Waupaca HS
    Junior Waupaca, Wis. Waupaca HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 235 lbs
    Sr. Lidgerwood, N.D. Lidgerwood HS
    Senior Lidgerwood, N.D. Lidgerwood HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 250 lbs
    Sr. Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon HS
    Senior Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 247 lbs
    So. Lakeland, Minn. Stillwater HS
    Sophomore Lakeland, Minn. Stillwater HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 193 lbs
    RFr. Medina, Minn. Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
    Redshirt Freshman Medina, Minn. Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 283 lbs
    Sr. Oshkosh, Wis. Oshkosh North HS
    Senior Oshkosh, Wis. Oshkosh North HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'5" 245 lbs
    So. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
    Sophomore Warner, S.D. Warner HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 292 lbs
    So. Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
    Sophomore Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 255 lbs
    Sr. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
    Senior Warner, S.D. Warner HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 245 lbs
    Jr. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
    Junior Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 244 lbs
    Jr. Coon Rapids, Minn. Blaine HS
    Junior Coon Rapids, Minn. Blaine HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 241 lbs
    Sr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
    Senior Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 296 lbs
    RFr. LaMoure, N.D. LaMoure HS
    Redshirt Freshman LaMoure, N.D. LaMoure HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 272 lbs
    RFr. Underwood, Minn. Underwood HS
    Redshirt Freshman Underwood, Minn. Underwood HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 291 lbs
    Sr. Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago HS
    Senior Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago HS

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Football Recruiting

  • Head Coach

    Chris Klieman

  • Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs

    Courtney Messingham

  • Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

    Matt Entz

  • Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers

    Atif Austin

  • Running Game Coordinator/Offensive Line

    Conor Riley

  • Defensive Tackles Coach

    Nick Goeser

  • Quarterbacks Coach

    Randy Hedberg

  • Defensive Backs Coach

    Joe Klanderman

  • Tight Ends/Fullbacks Coach

    Tyler Roehl

  • Cornerbacks Coach

    Bryan Shepherd

  • Defensive Ends Coach

    Buddha Williams

  • Offensive Quality Control

    Kody Morgan

  • Defensive Quality Control

    Daniel Goodman

  • Video Coordinator

    Jake Otten

  • Director of Football Operations

    Hank Jacobs

  • Administrative Assistant

    Margie Trickle

2017 Football Roster
No. Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown High School Previous School
1 Chris Board LB 6-1 230 Sr. Orlando, Fla. Timber Creek HS
1 Christian Watson WR 6-3 186 Fr. Tampa, Fla. Plant HS
2 Dom Davis CB 5-11 182 So. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
2 Cordell Pimienta WR 6-0 177 So. Ruskin, Fla. Lennard HS Minot State
3 Tre Dempsey FS 5-10 184 Sr. Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
3 Mason Hofstedt LB 6-0 193 Fr. Cannon Falls, Minn. Cannon Falls HS
4 Dimitri Williams WR 5-11 191 Jr. Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
5 Robbie Grimsley SS 6-0 191 Jr. Hutchinson, Minn. Hutchinson HS
5 Andy Voyen WR 6-2 196 Fr. Stillwater, Minn. Mahtomedi HS
6 James Hendricks SS 6-1 205 So. Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
7 Cole Davis QB 6-3 215 Sr. Kearney, Mo. Kearney HS
7 Peter Isais WR 5-11 170 Fr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek HS
8 Bruce Anderson RB 5-11 216 Jr. Ruskin, Fla. Newsome HS
9 Marquise Bridges CB 5-11 182 So. Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
10 Lance Dunn RB 5-9 211 Jr. Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo West HS
12 Easton Stick QB 6-2 221 Jr. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
13 Desmond Cain WR 5-10 185 Jr. Boynton Beach, Fla. American Heritage HS Illinois
15 Holden Hotchkiss QB 6-3 191 Fr. Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS
15 Daniel Polansky WR 6-0 190 Sr. Gatzke, Minn. Grygla HS
16 Noah Sanders QB 6-2 210 Fr. Lakeville, Minn. Apple Valley HS
16 RJ Urzendowski WR 6-0 200 Sr. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
17 Felix Dixon CB 5-11 166 RFr. Clearwater, Fla. Countryside HS
17 Carson Yaggie WR 6-2 196 Fr. Breckenridge, Minn. Breckenridge HS
18 Adam Cofield RB 5-11 205 RFr. Lee's Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS
19 Brant Bohmert WR 5-11 179 Fr. Fargo, N.D. Northern Cass HS
19 Jackson Koonce P 6-1 197 Sr. Oceanside, Calif. Oceanside HS SMU
20 Darrius Shepherd WR 5-11 186 Jr. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS
21 Jalen Allison CB 6-0 184 Jr. Papillion, Neb. Papillion-La Vista HS
22 Garret Wegner P 6-0 184 RFr. Lodi, Wis. Lodi HS
23 Jaylaan Wimbush CB 6-0 192 Jr. St. Petersburg, Fla. Boca Ciega HS
24 Demaris Purifoy RB 6-1 197 So. Wauwatosa, Wis. Wauwatosa West HS
25 Jake Reinholz K 6-3 198 Fr. Fargo, N.D. Shanley HS
25 Michael Tutsie SS 5-10 188 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central HS
26 Keenan Hodenfield FS 5-11 182 Sr. Ray, N.D. Ray HS
27 Ross Godfrey CB 5-9 166 RFr. Sioux City, Iowa Sioux City East HS
28 Ty Brooks RB 5-9 180 So. Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
29 Eric Bachmeier SS 6-2 202 Jr. Kindred, N.D. Kindred HS
30 Seth Wilson RB 5-10 189 Fr. Holmen, Wis. Holmen HS
31 Victor Kizewski WR 6-0 192 RFr. Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point HS
32 Zak Kuntz FB 6-2 249 RFr. Grand Forks, N.D. Grand Forks Red River HS
33 Austin Avery TE 6-3 241 Fr. Yorkville, Ill. Yorkville HS
33 Bryce Bennot CB 5-8 174 Jr. Coloma, Wis. Wautoma HS
34 Brock Robbins FB 6-1 246 So. Cavalier, N.D. Cavalier HS
35 Josh Hayes CB 5-11 178 Fr. Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS
35 Dawson Weber FS 6-2 193 Fr. Elk Grove, Calif. Pleasant Grove HS
36 Cam Pedersen K 6-2 199 Jr. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
37 Tre Fort CB 5-8 185 So. Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
38 Jaxon Brown FS 6-2 203 So. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
39 Garrett Malstrom FB 6-0 250 So. Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
40 Costner Ching TE 6-3 249 Fr. Castlewood, S.D. Castlewood HS
41 Jack Begley LB 6-3 218 Fr. Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
42 Jabril Cox LB 6-3 227 RFr. Kansas City, Mo. Raytown South HS
43 Beau Pauly LB 6-2 216 RFr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
44 Cody Mauch TE 6-4 234 Fr. Hankinson, N.D. Hankinson HS
44 Matt Plank LB 6-0 219 Sr. Gardner, Kan. Gardner Edgerton HS
45 Levi Jordheim LB 6-2 220 Jr. Dickinson, N.D. Dickinson HS
46 Ross Effertz CB 5-11 200 Jr. Mandan, N.D. Mandan HS
46 Noah Gindorff TE 6-6 249 Fr. Crosby, Minn. Crosby-Ironton HS
47 Max Bautch LB 6-0 219 Fr. Ham Lake, Minn. Blaine HS
48 Dan Marlette LB 6-1 225 Jr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
49 Nick DeLuca LB 6-3 245 Sr. Omaha, Neb. Millard North HS
50 Ross Kennelly LB 5-11 212 RFr. Superior, Wis. Superior HS
51 James Fisher LS 6-2 225 Sr. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson HS
52 Jackson Hankey LB 6-1 217 Fr. Park River, N.D. Park River HS
53 Cole Karcz DT 6-4 262 So. Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
54 Dillon Radunz OT 6-6 287 RFr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
55 Aaron Mercadel LB 5-11 206 So. Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
56 Justice Kelly DE 6-3 193 RFr. Milwaukee, Wis. University HS
56 Tanner Sundt DE 6-4 232 Fr. Farmington, Minn. Farmington HS
57 Zach Willis C 6-4 305 Fr. Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
58 Josh Howieson OT 6-5 293 RFr. Baxter, Minn. Brainerd HS
59 Karson Schoening C 6-5 297 RFr. Rolla, N.D. Rolla HS
60 Lane Tucker DT 6-4 261 Fr. Gillette, Wyo. Campbell County HS
61 Zach Kubas OG 6-4 283 RFr. Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
62 Bryce Messner OG 6-3 291 Sr. McVille, N.D. Dakota Prairie HS
63 Aaron Steidl DT 6-2 288 Jr. Carlos, Minn. Alexandria Jefferson HS
64 Colin Conner OT 6-5 309 Jr. Mineral Point, Wis. Iowa-Grant HS
65 Jack Albrecht OG 6-5 278 So. Rolling Meadows, Ill. Fremd HS
66 Nash Jensen OG 6-4 349 Fr. Maple Grove, Minn. Osseo HS
67 Cordell Volson OT 6-6 299 RFr. Balfour, N.D. Drake HS
68 Zack Johnson OT 6-6 312 So. Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
69 Blake Williams DT 6-3 290 Jr. Washington, Mich. Romeo HS
70 Spencer Waege DE 6-4 245 Fr. South Shore, S.D. Watertown HS
71 Luke Bacon OT 6-5 299 Jr. Granville, N.D. Towner-Granville-Upham HS
72 Erik Olson OT 6-5 277 Sr. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
73 Zack Ziemer OG 6-4 299 Sr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
74 Tanner Volson C 6-4 301 Jr. Balfour, N.D. Drake-Anamoose HS
75 Austin Kuhnert OG 6-4 304 Sr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
76 Ben Hecht OG 6-5 277 RFr. Shawnee, Kan. Mill Valley HS
77 Logan McCormick DE 6-2 232 Fr. Appleton, Wis. Kimberly HS
78 Michael Kelly DT 6-1 302 RFr. Oakes, N.D. Oakes HS
81 Josh Babicz TE 6-6 225 Fr. Barrington, Ill. Barrington HS
82 Ben Ellefson TE 6-3 250 So. Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
83 Dallas Freeman WR 6-1 197 Jr. St. Michael, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
84 Trevor Heit WR 5-9 177 RFr. Pepin, Wis. Pepin-Alma HS
85 Nate Jenson TE 6-6 246 Jr. Waupaca, Wis. Waupaca HS
86 Jeff Illies TE 6-3 235 Sr. Lidgerwood, N.D. Lidgerwood HS
87 Connor Wentz TE 6-3 250 Sr. Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon HS
88 Matt Anderson TE 6-4 247 So. Lakeland, Minn. Stillwater HS
89 Cole Jacob WR 6-1 193 RFr. Medina, Minn. Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
90 Grant Morgan DT 6-4 283 Sr. Oshkosh, Wis. Oshkosh North HS
91 Derrek Tuszka DE 6-5 245 So. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
92 Jack Darnell DT 6-2 292 So. Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
93 Jarrod Tuszka DE 6-3 255 Sr. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
94 Stanley Jones DE 6-3 245 Jr. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
95 Caleb Butler DE 6-3 244 Jr. Coon Rapids, Minn. Blaine HS
96 Greg Menard DE 6-2 241 Sr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
97 Quinn Alo DT 6-2 296 RFr. LaMoure, N.D. LaMoure HS
98 Matt Biegler DT 6-3 272 RFr. Underwood, Minn. Underwood HS
99 Nate Tanguay DT 6-4 291 Sr. Mukwonago, Wis. Mukwonago HS

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
NDSU Bison Logo Headshot Football Recruiting
Chris Klieman Chris Klieman Head Coach
Courtney Messingham Courtney Messingham Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs
Matt Entz Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Atif Austin Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers
Conor Riley Running Game Coordinator/Offensive Line
Nick Goeser Defensive Tackles Coach
Randy Hedberg Randy Hedberg Quarterbacks Coach
Joe Klanderman Defensive Backs Coach
Tyler Roehl Tyler Roehl Tight Ends/Fullbacks Coach
Bryan Shepherd Bryan Shepherd Cornerbacks Coach
Buddha Williams Buddha Williams Defensive Ends Coach
Kody Morgan Kody Morgan Offensive Quality Control
Daniel Goodman Daniel Goodman Defensive Quality Control
Jake Otten Video Coordinator
Hank Jacobs Hank Jacobs Director of Football Operations
Margie Trickle Margie Trickle Administrative Assistant

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff