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Front Row (L to R): Jimmy Kepouros, Tre Fort, Garrett Malstrom, James Hendricks, Marquise Bridges, Derrek Tuszka, Ben Ellefson, Ty Brooks, Zack Johnson, Jaxon Brown, Jack Darnell, Cole Karcz. Second Row (L to R): Zeb Noland, Noah Gindorff, Spencer Waege, Cordell Volson, Dillon Radunz, Karson Schoening, Dimitri Williams, Dom Davis, Josh Howieson, Zach Kubas, Quinn Alo, Matt Biegler, Aaron Mercadel. Third Row (L to R): Nash Jensen, Zach Willis, Trevor Heit, Garret Wegner, Ross Kennelly, Cole Jacob, Beau Pauly, Jabril Cox, Josh Babicz, Justice Kelly, Adam Cofield, Josh Hayes, Costner Ching, Cody Mauch, Austin Avery. Fourth Row (L to R): Braylon Henderson, Javier Derritt, Jake Lippe, Will Cardinal, Reed Ryan, Peter Isais, Logan McCormick, Jake Reinholz, Seth Wilson, Tony Pierce, Lane Tucker, Andy Voyen, Mason Hofstedt, Noah Sanders, Carson Yaggie, Phoenix Sproles, Zach Mathis, Christian Watson. Fifth Row (L to R): DJ Baptist, Logan Graetz, Jayden Price, Jackson Hankey, Destin Talbert, Mitchell Kartes, DJ Stewart, Jake Kava, Mark Stumpf, Jake Kubas, Michael Tutsie, James Kaczor, Dawson Weber, Jasir Cox, Ben Hoggarth, Saybein Clark, Trey Lance, Jayden Johannsen. Sixth Row (L to R): Adrian Adams, Travis Yohnke, Luke Weerts, Juanye Tillman, Bartholomew Ogbu, Eli Mostaert, Brendan Cook, Zach Gottwalt, Will Mostaert, Jake Rock, Bryan Nohava, Joe Schreiber, Jalen Sundell, Hunter Luepke, Dylan Evans, Braden Zuroff, Giancarlo Volpentesta, Hunter Poncius. Seventh Row (L to R): Jackson Enz, Jalen Bussey, Jaden Klabo, Dylan Hendricks, Kaden Kuntz, Julian Wlodarczyk, Logan Hofstedt, Anthony Coleman, Nick Kubitz, Griffin Crosa, Brandon Westberg, Hunter Brozio, Jenaro Wathum-Ocama, Cam Smith, Caleb Beebe, Dom Jones, Kobe Johnson, Terrell Hall. Eighth Row (L to R): Brock Helton, Harrison Peters, Cody Rieger, LJ Wells, Riley Werven, Sokiri Malula, Cade Powers, Kyle Ebach, Charlie Boevers, Vincent Levi, John Riley, Cody Tusler, Sam Clausen, Tanner Fettig, Matt Lutgen, Brett Braseth, Payton O’Neill, Nick Brendemuhl, Mason Ankenbauer, Weston Gadient. Top Row (L to R): Eric Perkins, Ben Klinger, Jim Kramer, Kody Morgan, Noah Pauley, Dan Larson, Buddha Williams, Tyler Roehl, Randy Hedberg, Matt Entz, David Braun, Grant Olson, AJ Blazek, Nick Goeser, Luke Olson, Josh Kittell, Ean Deno, Nathan Bjoralt, Bobby Knodel.
Jay Albrecht

Players

  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 196 lbs
    So. Tampa, Fla. Plant HS
    Sophomore Tampa, Fla. Plant HS
  • Free Safety FS 5'11" 186 lbs
    Sr. Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
    Senior Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 212 lbs
    Sr. Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
    Senior Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 201 lbs
    RSr. Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
    Redshirt Senior Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
  • Free Safety FS 5'9" 210 lbs
    RFr. Fargo, N.D. Oak Grove HS
    Redshirt Freshman Fargo, N.D. Oak Grove HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 221 lbs
    RFr. Marshall, Minn. Marshall HS
    Redshirt Freshman Marshall, Minn. Marshall HS
  • Free Safety FS 6'1" 206 lbs
    Sr. Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
    Senior Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 191 lbs
    Fr. Highland Park, Ill. Highland Park HS
    Freshman Highland Park, Ill. Highland Park HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'8" 181 lbs
    Sr. Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
    Senior Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 186 lbs
    Fr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
    Freshman Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 220 lbs
    Jr. Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County HS Iowa State
    Junior Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County HS Iowa State
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 186 lbs
    Sr. Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
    Senior Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 202 lbs
    Fr. River Falls, Wis. River Falls HS
    Freshman River Falls, Wis. River Falls HS
  • Free Safety FS 6'2" 184 lbs
    Fr. Duluth, Ga. Peachtree Ridge HS
    Freshman Duluth, Ga. Peachtree Ridge HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 187 lbs
    So. New Hope, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
    Sophomore New Hope, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 172 lbs
    Fr. Plano, Texas Plano East HS
    Freshman Plano, Texas Plano East HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'9" 172 lbs
    Fr. Grimes, Iowa Johnston HS
    Freshman Grimes, Iowa Johnston HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 186 lbs
    Jr. Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS
    Junior Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'2" 180 lbs
    Fr. Fridley, Minn. Totino-Grace HS
    Freshman Fridley, Minn. Totino-Grace HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 168 lbs
    Fr. Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
    Freshman Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 220 lbs
    So. Lakeville, Minn. Apple Valley HS
    Sophomore Lakeville, Minn. Apple Valley HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'6" 186 lbs
    RFr. Tampa, Fla. Berkeley Prep HS
    Redshirt Freshman Tampa, Fla. Berkeley Prep HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 202 lbs
    Jr. Lee's Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS
    Junior Lee's Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS
  • Free Safety FS 5'11" 184 lbs
    Fr. Gulfport, Fla. Admiral Farragut Academy
    Freshman Gulfport, Fla. Admiral Farragut Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 180 lbs
    Sr. Lemont, Ill. Lemont HS Western Michigan
    Senior Lemont, Ill. Lemont HS Western Michigan
  • Strong Safety SS 6'3" 202 lbs
    Fr. Naperville, Ill. Metea Valley HS
    Freshman Naperville, Ill. Metea Valley HS
  • Running Back RB 5'5" 153 lbs
    Fr. Tampa, Fla. Tampa Catholic HS
    Freshman Tampa, Fla. Tampa Catholic HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 199 lbs
    Fr. Port Washington, Wis. Port Washington HS
    Freshman Port Washington, Wis. Port Washington HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 198 lbs
    RSo. Holmen, Wis. Holmen HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Holmen, Wis. Holmen HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 196 lbs
    So. Breckenridge, Minn. Breckenridge HS
    Sophomore Breckenridge, Minn. Breckenridge HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 177 lbs
    Fr. Lawrenceville, Ga. Discovery HS
    Freshman Lawrenceville, Ga. Discovery HS
  • Strong Safety SS 5'10" 194 lbs
    So. Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central HS
    Sophomore Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central HS
  • Strong Safety SS 6'0" 205 lbs
    So. St. Cloud, Minn. St. Cloud Tech HS
    Sophomore St. Cloud, Minn. St. Cloud Tech HS
  • Free Safety FS 6'2" 193 lbs
    So. Elk Grove, Calif. Pleasant Grove HS
    Sophomore Elk Grove, Calif. Pleasant Grove HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 180 lbs
    Sr. Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
    Senior Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 165 lbs
    Fr. Brooklyn Park, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
    Freshman Brooklyn Park, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'10" 186 lbs
    Fr. Winona, Minn. Winona HS
    Freshman Winona, Minn. Winona HS
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 206 lbs
    RFr. Sioux City, Iowa Bishop Heelan HS
    Redshirt Freshman Sioux City, Iowa Bishop Heelan HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    So. Kansas City, Mo. Bishop Miege HS
    Sophomore Kansas City, Mo. Bishop Miege HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 185 lbs
    RFr. Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly HS
    Redshirt Freshman Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly HS
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 180 lbs
    So. Darien, Ill. Hinsdale South HS
    Sophomore Darien, Ill. Hinsdale South HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 216 lbs
    RFr. Orlando, Fla. Winter Park HS
    Redshirt Freshman Orlando, Fla. Winter Park HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 184 lbs
    RFr. Derby, Kan. Mulvane HS
    Redshirt Freshman Derby, Kan. Mulvane HS
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'1" 165 lbs
    Fr. Dublin, Ohio Dublin Scioto HS
    Freshman Dublin, Ohio Dublin Scioto HS
  • Kicker K 6'2" 216 lbs
    So. Fargo, N.D. Shanley HS
    Sophomore Fargo, N.D. Shanley HS
  • Punter P 6'0" 194 lbs
    Jr. Lodi, Wis. Lodi HS
    Junior Lodi, Wis. Lodi HS
  • Fullback FB 6'0" 250 lbs
    Sr. Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
    Senior Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 178 lbs
    Fr. Woodbury, Minn. Woodbury HS
    Freshman Woodbury, Minn. Woodbury HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 248 lbs
    Fr. Carlos, Minn. Parkers Prairie HS
    Freshman Carlos, Minn. Parkers Prairie HS
  • Long Snapper LS 5'11" 214 lbs
    Jr. Superior, Wis. Superior HS
    Junior Superior, Wis. Superior HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 233 lbs
    Jr. Kansas City, Mo. Raytown South HS
    Junior Kansas City, Mo. Raytown South HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 195 lbs
    Fr. Rice, Minn. Royalton HS
    Freshman Rice, Minn. Royalton HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 221 lbs
    Jr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
    Junior Becker, Minn. Becker HS
  • Fullback FB 6'1" 249 lbs
    RFr. Spencer, Wis. Spencer HS
    Redshirt Freshman Spencer, Wis. Spencer HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 208 lbs
    RFr. Albertville, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
    Redshirt Freshman Albertville, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 247 lbs
    So. Yorkville, Ill. Yorkville HS
    Sophomore Yorkville, Ill. Yorkville HS
  • Strong Safety SS 5'10" 166 lbs
    Fr. North Aurora, Ill. Aurora Christian HS
    Freshman North Aurora, Ill. Aurora Christian HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    Fr. Batavia, Ill. Batavia HS
    Freshman Batavia, Ill. Batavia HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 221 lbs
    RFr. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
    Redshirt Freshman Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
  • Fullback FB 6'1" 233 lbs
    Fr. Cannon Falls, Minn. Cannon Falls HS
    Freshman Cannon Falls, Minn. Cannon Falls HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 202 lbs
    Fr. Dubuque, Iowa Dubuque HS
    Freshman Dubuque, Iowa Dubuque HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 225 lbs
    Fr. Pulaski, Wis. Pulaski HS
    Freshman Pulaski, Wis. Pulaski HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 211 lbs
    So. Cannon Falls, Minn. Cannon Falls HS
    Sophomore Cannon Falls, Minn. Cannon Falls HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    So. Park River, N.D. Park River HS
    Sophomore Park River, N.D. Park River HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 271 lbs
    Sr. Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
    Senior Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'1" 222 lbs
    RFr. Moorhead, Minn. Shanley HS
    Redshirt Freshman Moorhead, Minn. Shanley HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 212 lbs
    Jr. Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
    Junior Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 221 lbs
    Jr. Milwaukee, Wis. University HS
    Junior Milwaukee, Wis. University HS
  • Center C 6'3" 301 lbs
    So. Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
    Sophomore Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 305 lbs
    Jr. Baxter, Minn. Brainerd HS
    Junior Baxter, Minn. Brainerd HS
  • Center C 6'5" 303 lbs
    Jr. Rolla, N.D. Rolla HS
    Junior Rolla, N.D. Rolla HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 278 lbs
    So. Gillette, Wyo. Campbell County HS
    Sophomore Gillette, Wyo. Campbell County HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 299 lbs
    Jr. Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
    Junior Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 286 lbs
    RFr. Williston, N.D. Williston HS
    Redshirt Freshman Williston, N.D. Williston HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'3" 290 lbs
    RFr. Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
    Redshirt Freshman Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 287 lbs
    Fr. Delafield, Wis. Kettle Moraine HS
    Freshman Delafield, Wis. Kettle Moraine HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 233 lbs
    Fr. Waunakee, Wis. Waunakee HS
    Freshman Waunakee, Wis. Waunakee HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 326 lbs
    So. Maple Grove, Minn. Osseo HS
    Sophomore Maple Grove, Minn. Osseo HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 309 lbs
    Jr. Balfour, N.D. Drake HS
    Junior Balfour, N.D. Drake HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'6" 315 lbs
    Sr. Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
    Senior Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'2" 298 lbs
    Jr. LaMoure, N.D. LaMoure HS
    Junior LaMoure, N.D. LaMoure HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'4" 290 lbs
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    Cody Mauch

    So. Hankinson, N.D. Hankinson HS
    Sophomore Hankinson, N.D. Hankinson HS
  • Center C 6'3" 288 lbs
    Fr. Cambridge, Minn. Cambridge-Isanti HS
    Freshman Cambridge, Minn. Cambridge-Isanti HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 290 lbs
    RFr. Maryville, Mo. Maryville HS
    Redshirt Freshman Maryville, Mo. Maryville HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 254 lbs
    Fr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
    Freshman Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 246 lbs
    Fr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
    Freshman Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 298 lbs
    Jr. Becker, Minn. Becker HS
    Junior Becker, Minn. Becker HS
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'8" 276 lbs
    Fr. Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo HS
    Freshman Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo HS
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 288 lbs
    RFr. Hawarden, Iowa Gehlen Catholic HS
    Redshirt Freshman Hawarden, Iowa Gehlen Catholic HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 203 lbs
    So. Stillwater, Minn. Mahtomedi HS
    Sophomore Stillwater, Minn. Mahtomedi HS
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 253 lbs
    So. Barrington, Ill. Barrington HS
    Sophomore Barrington, Ill. Barrington HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 250 lbs
    Sr. Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
    Senior Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 179 lbs
    Jr. Pepin, Wis. Pepin-Alma HS
    Junior Pepin, Wis. Pepin-Alma HS
  • Long Snapper LS 6'0" 233 lbs
    Fr. Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS
    Freshman Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 227 lbs
    Fr. Fargo, N.D. Fargo Davies HS
    Freshman Fargo, N.D. Fargo Davies HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    So. Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek HS
    Sophomore Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek HS
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 262 lbs
    So. Crosby, Minn. Crosby-Ironton HS
    Sophomore Crosby, Minn. Crosby-Ironton HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 202 lbs
    Jr. Medina, Minn. Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
    Junior Medina, Minn. Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'0" 230 lbs
    RFr. Lake Alfred, Fla. Auburndale HS
    Redshirt Freshman Lake Alfred, Fla. Auburndale HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'5" 246 lbs
    Sr. Warner, S.D. Warner HS
    Senior Warner, S.D. Warner HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 288 lbs
    Sr. Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
    Senior Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 240 lbs
    RSo. Appleton, Wis. Kimberly HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Appleton, Wis. Kimberly HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 280 lbs
    So. Castlewood, S.D. Castlewood HS
    Sophomore Castlewood, S.D. Castlewood HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 243 lbs
    RFr. Libertyville, Ill. Libertyville HS
    Redshirt Freshman Libertyville, Ill. Libertyville HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 276 lbs
    Fr. Warrensburg, Mo. St. Thomas Aquinas HS (Kan.)
    Freshman Warrensburg, Mo. St. Thomas Aquinas HS (Kan.)
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 241 lbs
    So. Bismarck, N.D. Shiloh Christian HS
    Sophomore Bismarck, N.D. Shiloh Christian HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 283 lbs
    Jr. Underwood, Minn. Underwood HS
    Junior Underwood, Minn. Underwood HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'5" 259 lbs
    So. South Shore, S.D. Watertown HS
    Sophomore South Shore, S.D. Watertown HS

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Matt Entz

  • Associate Head Coach/Passing Game Coordinator/QBs

    Randy Hedberg

  • Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends and Fullbacks

    Tyler Roehl

  • Defensive Coordinator/Safeties

    David Braun

  • Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Tackles

    Nick Goeser

  • Offensive Line Coach

    AJ Blazek

  • Running Backs Coach

    Dan Larson

  • Cornerbacks Coach

    Kody Morgan

  • Linebackers Coach

    Grant Olson

  • Wide Receivers Coach

    Noah Pauley

  • Defensive Ends Coach

    Buddha Williams

  • Offensive Quality Control

    Ben Klinger

  • Defensive Quality Control

    Luke Olson

Football Support Staff

  • Football Recruiting

  • Director of Football Recruiting

    Josh Kittell

  • Director of Football Video Operations

    John Riley

  • Director of Football Operations and Equipment

    Nathan Bjoralt

  • Football Recruiting and Operations Assistant

    Ean Deno

  • Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance - Football

    Jim Kramer

  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

    Eric Perkins

  • Assistant Athletic Trainer

    Bobby Knodel

  • Athletic Training Graduate Assistant

    Mason Ankenbauer

  • Administrative Assistant

    Margie Trickle

2019 Football Roster
No. Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown High School Previous School
1 Christian Watson WR 6-3 196 So. 3 Tampa, Fla. Plant HS
2 Dom Davis FS 5-11 186 Sr. 5 Belleville, Ill. Belleville West HS
3 Jaxon Brown LB 6-2 212 Sr. 5 Eau Claire, Wis. Regis HS
4 Dimitri Williams RB 5-11 201 RSr. 5 Lakeville, Minn. Rosemount HS
5 Ben Hoggarth FS 5-9 210 RFr. 2 Fargo, N.D. Oak Grove HS
5 Trey Lance QB 6-3 221 RFr. 2 Marshall, Minn. Marshall HS
6 James Hendricks FS 6-1 206 Sr. 5 Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji HS
6 Giancarlo Volpentesta WR 6-0 191 Fr. 1 Highland Park, Ill. Highland Park HS
7 Tre Fort CB 5-8 181 Sr. 5 Moorhead, Minn. Fargo Shanley HS
7 Jayden Johannsen QB 6-2 186 Fr. 1 Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
8 Zeb Noland QB 6-2 220 Jr. 4 Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County HS Iowa State
9 Marquise Bridges CB 5-11 186 Sr. 5 Minneapolis, Minn. DeLaSalle HS
10 Logan Graetz QB 6-4 202 Fr. 1 River Falls, Wis. River Falls HS
10 Dom Jones FS 6-2 184 Fr. 1 Duluth, Ga. Peachtree Ridge HS
11 Phoenix Sproles WR 5-11 187 So. 2 New Hope, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
12 Braylon Henderson WR 5-8 172 Fr. 1 Plano, Texas Plano East HS
13 Anthony Coleman CB 5-9 172 Fr. 1 Grimes, Iowa Johnston HS
14 Josh Hayes CB 5-11 186 Jr. 3 Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS
15 Will Cardinal K/P 6-2 180 Fr. 1 Fridley, Minn. Totino-Grace HS
15 Kaden Kuntz WR 5-8 168 Fr. 1 Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
16 Noah Sanders QB 6-3 220 So. 3 Lakeville, Minn. Apple Valley HS
17 Zach Mathis WR 6-6 186 RFr. 2 Tampa, Fla. Berkeley Prep HS
18 Adam Cofield RB 5-11 202 Jr. 4 Lee's Summit, Mo. Blue Springs South HS
18 Cam Smith FS 5-11 184 Fr. 1 Gulfport, Fla. Admiral Farragut Academy
19 Jimmy Kepouros WR 5-8 180 Sr. 5 Lemont, Ill. Lemont HS Western Michigan
20 Julian Wlodarczyk SS 6-3 202 Fr. 1 Naperville, Ill. Metea Valley HS
21 Jalen Bussey RB 5-5 153 Fr. 1 Tampa, Fla. Tampa Catholic HS
22 Jake Lippe WR 6-2 199 Fr. 1 Port Washington, Wis. Port Washington HS
22 Seth Wilson RB 5-10 198 RSo. 3 Holmen, Wis. Holmen HS
23 Carson Yaggie WR 6-1 196 So. 3 Breckenridge, Minn. Breckenridge HS
24 Kobe Johnson RB 5-9 177 Fr. 1 Lawrenceville, Ga. Discovery HS
25 Michael Tutsie SS 5-10 194 So. 3 Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central HS
26 James Kaczor SS 6-0 205 So. 2 St. Cloud, Minn. St. Cloud Tech HS
27 Dawson Weber FS 6-2 193 So. 3 Elk Grove, Calif. Pleasant Grove HS
28 Ty Brooks RB 5-9 180 Sr. 5 Fargo, N.D. Fargo South HS
29 Adrian Adams WR 6-0 165 Fr. 1 Brooklyn Park, Minn. Robbinsdale Cooper HS
29 Terrell Hall CB 5-10 186 Fr. 1 Winona, Minn. Winona HS
30 Saybein Clark RB 6-1 206 RFr. 2 Sioux City, Iowa Bishop Heelan HS
31 Jasir Cox LB 6-0 205 So. 2 Kansas City, Mo. Bishop Miege HS
32 DJ Stewart WR 5-11 185 RFr. 2 Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly HS
33 Destin Talbert CB 5-11 180 So. 2 Darien, Ill. Hinsdale South HS
34 Juanye Tillman LB 5-11 216 RFr. 2 Orlando, Fla. Winter Park HS
35 Jayden Price CB 6-0 184 RFr. 2 Derby, Kan. Mulvane HS
36 Griffin Crosa K/P 6-1 165 Fr. 1 Dublin, Ohio Dublin Scioto HS
37 Jake Reinholz K 6-2 216 So. 3 Fargo, N.D. Shanley HS
38 Garret Wegner P 6-0 194 Jr. 4 Lodi, Wis. Lodi HS
39 Garrett Malstrom FB 6-0 250 Sr. 5 Vergas, Minn. Frazee-Vergas HS
39 Jenaro Ocama CB 6-0 178 Fr. 1 Woodbury, Minn. Woodbury HS
40 Travis Yohnke TE 6-4 248 Fr. 1 Carlos, Minn. Parkers Prairie HS
41 Ross Kennelly LS 5-11 214 Jr. 4 Superior, Wis. Superior HS
42 Jabril Cox LB 6-3 233 Jr. 3 Kansas City, Mo. Raytown South HS
43 Zach Gottwalt TE 6-4 195 Fr. 1 Rice, Minn. Royalton HS
43 Beau Pauly LB 6-2 221 Jr. 4 Becker, Minn. Becker HS
44 Hunter Luepke FB 6-1 249 RFr. 2 Spencer, Wis. Spencer HS
45 Mitchell Kartes LB 5-11 208 RFr. 2 Albertville, Minn. St. Michael-Albertville HS
46 Austin Avery TE 6-3 247 So. 3 Yorkville, Ill. Yorkville HS
46 Caleb Beebe SS 5-10 166 Fr. 1 North Aurora, Ill. Aurora Christian HS
47 Luke Weerts LB 6-1 215 Fr. 1 Batavia, Ill. Batavia HS
48 Mark Stumpf LB 6-2 221 RFr. 2 Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck HS
49 Logan Hofstedt FB 6-1 233 Fr. 1 Cannon Falls, Minn. Cannon Falls HS
49 Nick Kubitz LB 6-2 202 Fr. 1 Dubuque, Iowa Dubuque HS
50 Dylan Hendricks LB 6-3 225 Fr. 1 Pulaski, Wis. Pulaski HS
51 Mason Hofstedt LB 6-0 211 So. 3 Cannon Falls, Minn. Cannon Falls HS
52 Jackson Hankey LB 6-1 220 So. 3 Park River, N.D. Park River HS
53 Cole Karcz DT 6-4 271 Sr. 5 Germantown, Wis. Germantown HS
54 Jake Kava DE 6-1 222 RFr. 2 Moorhead, Minn. Shanley HS
55 Aaron Mercadel LB 5-11 212 Jr. 5 Oakland, Calif. Saint Mary's College HS
56 Justice Kelly DE 6-3 221 Jr. 4 Milwaukee, Wis. University HS
57 Zach Willis C 6-3 301 So. 3 Fargo, N.D. West Fargo HS
58 Josh Howieson OT 6-5 305 Jr. 4 Baxter, Minn. Brainerd HS
59 Karson Schoening C 6-5 303 Jr. 4 Rolla, N.D. Rolla HS
60 Lane Tucker DT 6-4 278 So. 3 Gillette, Wyo. Campbell County HS
61 Zach Kubas OG 6-4 299 Jr. 4 Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
62 Dylan Evans DT 6-4 286 RFr. 2 Williston, N.D. Williston HS
63 Jake Kubas OG 6-3 290 RFr. 2 Dickinson, N.D. Trinity HS
64 Jake Rock OT 6-6 287 Fr. 1 Delafield, Wis. Kettle Moraine HS
64 Reed Ryan DE 6-2 233 Fr. 1 Waunakee, Wis. Waunakee HS
66 Nash Jensen OG 6-4 326 So. 3 Maple Grove, Minn. Osseo HS
67 Cordell Volson OT 6-6 309 Jr. 4 Balfour, N.D. Drake HS
68 Zack Johnson OG 6-6 315 Sr. 5 Blaine, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
69 Quinn Alo OG 6-2 298 Jr. 4 LaMoure, N.D. LaMoure HS
70 Cody Mauch OT 6-4 290 So. 3 Hankinson, N.D. Hankinson HS
71 Brandon Westberg C 6-3 288 Fr. 1 Cambridge, Minn. Cambridge-Isanti HS
72 Jalen Sundell OT 6-5 290 RFr. 2 Maryville, Mo. Maryville HS
73 Eli Mostaert DT 6-3 254 Fr. 1 Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
74 Will Mostaert DE 6-3 246 Fr. 1 Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
75 Dillon Radunz OT 6-6 298 Jr. 4 Becker, Minn. Becker HS
76 Hunter Poncius OT 6-8 276 Fr. 1 Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo HS
77 Bryan Nohava OG 6-4 288 RFr. 2 Hawarden, Iowa Gehlen Catholic HS
80 Andy Voyen WR 6-2 203 So. 3 Stillwater, Minn. Mahtomedi HS
81 Josh Babicz TE 6-6 253 So. 3 Barrington, Ill. Barrington HS
82 Ben Ellefson TE 6-3 250 Sr. 5 Hawley, Minn. Hawley HS
84 Trevor Heit WR 5-9 179 Jr. 4 Pepin, Wis. Pepin-Alma HS
85 Hunter Brozio LS 6-0 233 Fr. 1 Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS
85 Jaden Klabo TE 6-4 227 Fr. 1 Fargo, N.D. Fargo Davies HS
86 Peter Isais WR 5-11 180 So. 3 Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek HS
87 Noah Gindorff TE 6-6 262 So. 3 Crosby, Minn. Crosby-Ironton HS
89 Cole Jacob WR 6-1 202 Jr. 4 Medina, Minn. Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
90 Tony Pierce DE 6-0 230 RFr. 2 Lake Alfred, Fla. Auburndale HS
91 Derrek Tuszka DE 6-5 246 Sr. 5 Warner, S.D. Warner HS
92 Jack Darnell DT 6-2 288 Sr. 5 Champlin, Minn. Champlin Park HS
93 Logan McCormick DE 6-2 240 RSo. 3 Appleton, Wis. Kimberly HS
94 Costner Ching DT 6-3 280 So. 3 Castlewood, S.D. Castlewood HS
95 Brendan Cook DE 6-3 243 RFr. 2 Libertyville, Ill. Libertyville HS
96 Javier Derritt DT 6-1 276 Fr. 1 Warrensburg, Mo. St. Thomas Aquinas HS (Kan.)
97 Bartholomew Ogbu DE 6-2 241 So. 2 Bismarck, N.D. Shiloh Christian HS
98 Matt Biegler DT 6-3 283 Jr. 4 Underwood, Minn. Underwood HS
99 Spencer Waege DE 6-5 259 So. 3 South Shore, S.D. Watertown HS

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Matt Entz Head Coach
Randy Hedberg Randy Hedberg Associate Head Coach/Passing Game Coordinator/QBs
Tyler Roehl Tyler Roehl Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends and Fullbacks
David Braun David Braun Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
Nick Goeser Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Tackles
AJ Blazek AJ Blazek Offensive Line Coach
Dan Larson Dan Larson Running Backs Coach
Kody Morgan Kody Morgan Cornerbacks Coach
Grant Olson Grant Olson Linebackers Coach
Noah Pauley Noah Pauley Wide Receivers Coach
Buddha Williams Buddha Williams Defensive Ends Coach
Ben Klinger Ben Klinger Offensive Quality Control
Luke Olson Luke Olson Defensive Quality Control

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
NDSU Bison Logo Headshot Football Recruiting
Josh Kittell Josh Kittell Director of Football Recruiting
John Riley John Riley Director of Football Video Operations
Nathan Bjoralt Nathan Bjoralt Director of Football Operations and Equipment
Ean Deno Ean Deno Football Recruiting and Operations Assistant
Jim Kramer Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance - Football
Eric Perkins Eric Perkins Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Bobby Knodel Bobby Knodel Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mason Ankenbauer Mason Ankenbauer Athletic Training Graduate Assistant
Margie Trickle Margie Trickle Administrative Assistant

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff