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2018 SEASON

UMD RECORD BOOK

The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference 2 James S. Malosky Stadium 3 Coach Curt Wiese 4-5 Assistant Coaches & Support Staff 5-8 Quick Facts 9 Bulldog Veterans 10-40 First-Year Freshmen 41 2018 UMD Roster 42-43

Team Records 56 Individual Records 57-58 UMD Bests/Defensive Leaders 59-60 NCAA II National Champions 61-62 Year-By-Year Records 63 UMD Against the Competition 64 All-Time Results 65-75 2018 Schedule Back Cover

2017 SEASON IN REVIEW Results 44 Statistics 45 Game Highs 45

PROGRAM HISTORY The Last Time... 46 This is Bulldog Football 47-48

POSTSEASON HONORS Individual Awards 49 All-Americans 50 All-Conference Selections 51 Bulldogs and the NFL 52-53 Team Award Winners 54-55

EDITOR Bob Nygaard

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PHOTOGRAPHERS Brett Groehler Dave Harwig Terry Norton Ken Moran

CONTRIBUTERS Nick Leonard Erik Gruhlke PUBLISHING Arrowhead Printing COVER DESIGN WestmorelandFlint

THE northern sun intercollegiate conference From its modest origin as a six-team alliance some 86 years ago, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has matured into a 16-team union of upper Midwest colleges and universities to form arguably the strongest affiliation in NCAA Division II sports.

The NSIC can trace its roots to 1932 when six schools, including Bemidji State University, Minnesota State UniversityMankato, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, the University of Minnesota Duluth and Winona State University signed on as charter members. All remain active subscribers of the league today.

Southwest Minnesota State University was added in 1969, followed by Northern State University in 1978, Wayne State College (Neb.) in 1998, Concordia University-St. Paul and the University of Minnesota-Crookston in 1999, the University of Mary and Upper Iowa University in 2006, and Augustana College in 2008.

Minnesota State-Mankato, St. Cloud State and UMD later left the league to join the North Central Conference (all at different times) but returned to their NSIC roots in 2008. In 2012-13, the NSIC expanded by two with the addition of Minot State University and the University of Sioux Falls (The University of Minnesota-Morris and Michigan Tech University were once part of the NSIC family as well).

In 1992, the NSIC became a true athletic showcase for both men and women with the merger of the traditional Northern Intercollegiate Conference and the Northern Sun Conference, the home of women’s athletics since 1979.

Before all of the NSIC affiliates became certified for championship competition in the NCAA in 1995, its member institutions filled prominent roles in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). NIC and NSC clubs

annually dispatched scores of student-athletes to national tournaments and captured several NAIA team and individual title.

The NSIC celebrates its 87th season of competition this year and clearly continues to make a major imprint nationally, winning an impressive 21 national team titles since 2006 -including a pair of football championships by UMD in 2008 and 2010. The Bulldogs accomplished that feat in historic fashion, becoming the first NCAA II team ever to go a perfect 15-0 in a season twice.

In addition, NSIC student-athletes have made quite a splash on the national scene. Among those are a pair of UMD outside hitters -- Vicky Braegelmann, a two-time AVCA National Player of the Year who, in 2007-08, was bestowed with NCAA Division II Honda Women’s Athlete of the Year Award, and Kate Lange, the 2013 AVCA Player of the Year -- as well as 2012 Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award winner Garth Heikkinen.

The NSIC has long provided competitive intercollegiate athletic programs for its members and several conference athletes have distinguished themselves on a larger stage such as the Olympics, Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Basketball Association.

ALL-TIME NSIC FOOTBALL STANDINGS TEAM

W L T PCT TITLES LAST U. of Sioux Falls 54 12 0 .818 1 2016 UMD 258 86 5 .746 19 2014 Minnesota State-Mankato 188 79 8 .698 19 2015 St. Cloud State 203 123 9 .619 15 2011 Augustana 65 41 0 .613 0 --Michigan Tech# 71 53 1 .572 7 1974 Northern State 146 127 3 .534 3 1999 Winona State 247 248 8 .499 18 2007 Minnesota State-Moorhead 238 251 9 .478 14 1995 Minnesota-Morris# 99 117 4 .459 8 1987 Wayne State 82 97 0 .458 0 --Concordia-St. Paul 79 100 0 .441 2 2005 Bemidji State 219 281 9 .439 5 2006 Southwest Minnesota State 132 224 5 .372 1 1990 U. of Mary 42 73 0 .365 0 --Upper Iowa 42 81 0 .341 0 --Minot State 13 53 0 .196 0 --Minnesota Crookston 22 148 0 .129 0 --#No longer members of the NSIC

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No football program has won more lifetime NSIC championships (19) or games (258) than UMD.

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james s. malosky stadium Northern Minnesota’s premier outdoor athletic venue, James S. Malosky Stadium has been the home of UMD football for over five decades. And, the Bulldogs have certainly taken advantage of their home turf during that time. In 263 lifetime appearances at Malosky Stadium, the Bulldogs have posted a 200-54-4 overall record for .779 winning percentage. Since the start of the 2008 season, UMD is an eye-popping 46-4, including a perfect 34-0 mark against Northern Sun Intercollegiate North Division foes.

And talk about consistency. Only five times has UMD ever failed to produce a .500 or above record at the oncampus facility, which is named after legendary Bulldog football head coach Jim Malosky and opened on Oct. 29, 1966.

In 2008, a $6.5 million, four-level structure, which includes a concession area, spacious club room and press/ broadcast facilities, was added to the grandstand. The following year, a new $325,000 scoreboard, 48’ x 33’ in size, debuted in the north end zone and now contains a 12’ x 22’ LED videoscreen. Two summers ago, new artificial turf was installed at Malosky Stadium and this past summer the running track surrounding that playing field was completely redone.

In addition to housing the football, women’s soccer and track and field Bulldogs, the 4,500-seat Malosky Stadium also hosts a number of high school athletic events throughout the year as well as various UMD intramural activities.

SINGLE-GAME MALOSKY STADIUM ATTENDANCE HIGHS ATTENDANCE DATE 1. 6,357 Sept. 10, 2016 2. 6,157 Oct. 10, 2015 3. 6,044 Oct. 22, 2011 4. 5,948 Oct. 20, 2012 5. 5,862 Oct. 31, 1981 6. 5,389 Sept. 3, 2009 7. 5,723 Sept. 20, 2013 8. 5,287 Sept. 6, 2014 9. 5,268 Oct. 18, 2014 10. 5,252 Oct. 17, 2009 11. 5,238 Nov. 16, 2002 12. 5,217 Sept. 7, 2013 13. 5,150 Sept. 12, 1981 14. 5,124 Aug. 31, 2017 15. 5,055 Sept. 8, 2012 16. 5,022 Sept. 7, 2002 17. 4,893 Sept. 11, 2004 18. 4,854 Oct. 15, 2016 19. 4,850 Oct. 3, 1981 20. 4,771 Sept. 12, 2015

RESULT UMD 34, Winona State 31 UMD 37, St. Cloud State 27 UMD 37, Northern State 6 UMD 30, Bemidji State 0 Minnesota State-Moorhead 29, UMD 0 Central Washington 13, UMD 10 Minnesota State-Mankato 21, UMD 17 UMD 20, Concordia-St. Paul1 3 UMD 43, Northern State 30 UMD 31, St. Cloud State 7 UMD 42, Winona State 25 UMD 32, Sioux Falls 7 UMD 23, Minnesota-Morris 7 Sioux Falls 26, UMD 7 UMD 38, Winona State 16 UMD 44, Minnesota State-Mankato 9 Wisconsin-La Crosse 34, UMD 13 UMD 39, Northern State 19 UMD 32, Southwest Minnesota State 3 UMD 48, Wayne State 7

THE BULLDOGS AT MALOSKY STADIUM YEAR W L T PCT. 1966 2 0 0 1.000 1967 3 1 0 .750 1968 2 3 0 .400 1969 2 2 0 .500 1970 4 0 1 .900 1971 3 1 0 .750 1972 4 1 0 .800 1973 3 1 0 .750 1974 3 0 1 .875 1975 5 1 0 .833 1976 4 1 0 .800 1977 2 2 0 .500 1978 3 2 0 .600 1979 4 1 0 .800

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YEAR W L T PCT. 1980 4 0 0 1.000 1981 5 1 0 .833 1982 4 0 0 1.000 1983 4 1 0 .800 1984 3 0 0 1.000 1985 3 1 0 .750 1986 5 0 0 1.000 1987 5 1 0 .833 1988 2 2 0 .500 1989 4 1 0 .800 1990 4 1 0 .800 1991 3 1 0 .750 1992 3 1 1 .700 1993 5 0 0 1.000

YEAR W L T PCT. 1994 2 3 0 .400 1995 3 0 1 .875 1996 4 1 0 .800 1997 3 2 0 .600 1998 2 3 0 .400 1999 1 4 0 .200 2000 5 1 0 .833 2001 5 0 0 1.000 2002 6 0 0 1.000 2003 4 0 0 1.000 2004 3 3 0 .500 2005 4 1 0 .800 2006 3 2 0 .600 2007 2 4 0 .333

YEAR W L T PCT. 2008 6 0 0 1.000 2009 6 2 0 .750 2010 8 0 0 1.000 2011 6 1 0 .857 2012 6 0 0 1.000 2013 5 1 0 .833 2014 7 0 0 1.000 2015 5 0 0 1.000 2016 6 0 0 1.000 2017 3 2 0 .600 Totals 203 56 4 .779

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BULLDOG coachING STAFF

curt wiese

HEAD COACH (SIXTH SEASON)

• Liberty Mutual NCAA II Coach of the Year (2013) A 52-11 record. Five Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference North Division titles.

Three NCAA Division II playoff appearances.

One overall NSIC championship. One perfect 11-0 regular season. An .825 winning percentage.

That, for starters, is what Curt Wiese has already accomplished since taking over as UMD’s sixth head coach on Dec. 21, 2012. He’s also helped produce 18 different All-Americans and 32 All-NSIC first team selections while his Bulldogs have earned NSIC All-Academic status 73 times. Among those were three CoSIDA Academic All-American first team honorees in wide receiver Jason Balts (2017) offensive lineman Andrew Pattock (2013) and defensive end Nick Thorpe (2017).

In addition, during Wiese’s head coaching tenure UMD has racked up a victory total unsurpassed by all but five NCAA II clubs in the entire country and just two NCAA II coaches. Last fall, his 9-3 Bulldogs qualified for postseason play for the 10th time in as many years with an invitation to the Mineral Water Bowl. That came one year after UMD had reeled off 10 straight victories following a setback in the season opener and wound up going 10-2. Along the way the Bulldogs upped their home winning streak to a school-record 22 games, returned to the NCAA II playoffs after a brief, one-year absence, and occupied the No. 13 spot in the final AFCA II poll. Three seasons ago, UMD capped off a 9-3 season by defeating Fort Hayes State University 30-22 in the Mineral Water Bowl and in 2014 rolled up a 13-1 overall record (the third most wins in program history) and captured a share of its league-record 19th NSIC crown. That was on top of advancing to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA II playoffs and ending up at No. 3 spot in the final AFCA II poll. Wiese’s rookie-go-around (2013) included an 11-2 mark in all games, an NCAA II playoff berth and a No. 8 final AFCA II poll ranking.

For his exemplary efforts in 2013, Wiese was selected the Liberty Mutual Coach of theYearAward winner for Division II,a prestigious honor recognizing coaches for their responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and excellence, on and off the field.

Wiese was elevated to the UMD head coaching position after spending the previous five years overseeing offenses that moved the football with as much proficiency as any in NCAA II ranks. During Wiese’s successful run as the team’s offensive coordinator, the Bulldogs finished near the top of the NCAA II leader board four times in scoring (third in 2012 with a school-record 46.5 points per game average, fifth in 2008, sixth in 2010 and ninth in 2009) and in 2012 possessed the nation’s seventh

best rushing attack (after ranking seventh, fourth, and third, respectively, in that department the previous three seasons). The 2012 Bulldogs were also the nation’s leader in third down conversions (54.8 percent). In addition, no less than 15 of his pupils landed some kind of All-American recognition, including a pair of Harlon Hill Award finalists -- quarterback Ted Schlafke (2008), the school’s career passing and total offense leader, and running back Isaac Odim (2009), UMD’s No. 1 all-time ground gainer and scorer and the holder of over one dozen school records. In addition, his starting offensive guard from 2009-12, Garth Heikkinen, became the school’s first recipient of the Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year of Award and earned a playing spot in the annual East-West Shrine Game in January 2013 while offensive tackle Jake Bscherer participated in the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings Training Camps later that year.

SinceWiese’s arrival at UMD in February 2008,the Bulldogs have generated both the second most victories (they are 114-18) and winning percentage (.863) in the nation while capturing two NCAA II national championships (2008 and 2010) and six NSIC titles (2008-12 and 2014) and posting two perfect 15-0 seasons.

Wiese came to UMD following two years of employment as the head coach at NCAA Division III member Marietta College (Ohio). He compiled a 9-11 career overall record with the Pioneers, including a 6-4 mark in 2006. The Stoughton,Wis.,native signed on with the Marietta football program in 2003 when he became the team’s offensive coordinator -- a duty he continued to maintain after he was elevated to head coach. In five years of directing the Marietta offense, Wiese helped churn out two All-Americans, 12 All-Ohio Athletic Conference selections and five Academic All-OAC honorees and was a finalist for the American Football Coaches Association Division III Assistant Coach of the Year Award in 2004.

Prior to his move to Marietta, Wiese worked as a graduate assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, tutoring the tight ends for two years and the offensive line for one season. He entered the coaching arena a little over a dozen seasons ago on the heels of a four-year collegiate playing career. After three seasons at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1995-97),Wiese transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where as a senior in 1998, he quarterbacked the Pointers to a share of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title.

Wiese, one of 10 head coaches from across the nation who were up for the 2016 Allstate Insurance Good Works Team, graduated from Minnesota State-Mankato in 2000 with a B.A. degree in technology education and received a Master’s degree in educational professional development from UW-Eau Claire two years later. He and his wife, Jenny, have three daughters -- Alexis, Makenna and Brooke -- and make their home in Hermantown.

THE NUMBERS ON WIESE

|-----OVERALL-----| |-CONFERENCE-| YEAR TEAM W L PCT. W L PCT. PLACE 2006 Marietta College 6 4 .600 5 4 .556 4th-T 2007 Marietta College 3 7 .300 3 6 .333 7th-T 2013 UMD 11 2 .846 10 1 .909 2nd-T

2014 UMD 2015 UMD 2016 UMD 2017 UMD

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13 1 .929 11 0 1.000 1st-T 9 3 .750 8 3 .727 4th-T 10 2 .833 10 1 .909 2nd 9 3 .750 9 2 .818 3rd-T 61 22 .741 56 17 .767

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WIESE AGAINST THE COMPETITION

Here is how Curt Wiese has fared against the opposition during his head coaching tenure at UMD: TEAM W L PCT. Augustana (SD) 2 0 1.000 Bemidji State 5 0 1.000 Central Missouri 0 1 .000 Concordia-St. Paul 2 0 1.000 Emporia State 1 1 .500 Fort Hays State 1 0 1.000 Mary 5 0 1.000 Minnesota Crookston 5 0 1.000 Minnesota State-Mankato 0 4 .000 Minnesota State-Moorhead 5 0 1.000 Minot State 5 0 1.000 Northern State 4 1 .750 Northwest Mo. State 1 1 .500 Ouachita Baptist 1 0 1.000 Southwest Minnesota State 1 1 .500 St. Cloud State 5 0 1.000 Sioux Falls 1 2 .333 Upper Iowa 3 0 1.000 Wayne State 3 0 1.000 Winona State 2 0 1.000

WIESE'S MILESTONES FIRST COLLEGIATE WIN Marietta 28, Emory and Henry College 20 (Sept. 2, 2006) FIRST UMD WIN UMD 32, Sioux Falls 7 (Sept. 7, 2013) 50TH UMD WIN UMD 17, Bemidji State 0 (Oct. 26, 2017)

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john steger DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR The senior member of the UMD football family, John Steger embarks on his 18th season -- in his second tour of duty -- as the Bulldogs’ defensive coordinator in 2017. He first thrived in that role for 11 years before departing in 2009 for Southern Illinois University, where he served as the Salukis’ inside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator for a pair of years, prior to returning to the Bulldog fold.

Under Steger’s expert watch, UMD has consistently finished among the league and NCAA II leaders in a number of defensive statistical categories. That includes in 2017 when the Bulldogs topped the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference -- and were second nationally -- in third down conversion defense (24.8 percent) as well as fewest first downs allowed (155, which ranked third nationally) and red zone defense (.600, the second best mark in the country). In 2008, Steger was chosen as a finalist for the footballscoop. com NCAA Coordinator of the Year Award after the Bulldogs allowed just four defensive touchdowns over the course of their four-game NCAA II national title run. During his 17 years at UMD, he has helped produce 14 All-Americans and 40 different All-NSIC/North Central Conference first team selections.

Steger joined the UMD football program in 1999 after working the previous 11 seasons as a defensive coordinator at two NCAA III schools. He served a seven-year stint at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and in his final year there the Wisconsin High School Coaches Association chose him as their 1998 College Assistant Coach of the Year.

Steger began his coaching career at Sul Ross State University where, for four seasons (198891), he was employed as the Lobo’s defensive coordinator after doing two years of graduate assistantship duty at that Texas institution.

A native of Dubuque, Iowa, Steger started a pair of seasons at linebacker while attending Loras College (Iowa) and co-captained the Duhawks as a senior in 1984.

Steger received a B.A. degree in both physical education and business from Loras College in 1985 and a Master’s degree in education from Sul Ross State three years later. He and his

Noah Pauley OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

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Noah Pauley embarks on his fifth season with the Bulldog coaching staff and third as their offensive coordinator.

Pauley, a Bulldog football alumnus, debuted in style two seasons ago, sitting at the control of a UMD offense that rolled up the second-most yards (536.7 per game) and sixth most points (45.1 per game -- the second highest figure in program history) of any NCAA II club. His Bulldogs also ranked fourth nationally in third down conversion efficiency (52.2 percent), fourth in first downs (326), 13th in rushing yards (233.4 ypg) and 14th in passing yards (303.3 ypg). All eleven of his starters received some type of All-NSIC recognition that year and 10 did so last fall.

A native of Duluth, Pauley took over the offensive coordinator position at his alma mater on Feb. 8, 2016. He had spent three prior seasons as a member of the Bulldog coaching staff after closing out a rewarding collegiate playing career.

From 2013-14, Pauley was a graduate assistant coach, overseeing UMD’s wide receivers, a unit that included All-American Aaron Roth and Zach Zweifel, the fourth leading all-time catch leader in Bulldog history. He joined the UMD staff as a student assistant in the spring of 2011 -- a few months after he hung up his collegiate spikes. In 47 career outings, the former Duluth Central High School three-sport star hauled in 100 passes (a milestone only 11 other Bulldogs have ever reached) for 1,108 yards and nine touchdowns. He made his final catch as a Bulldog in UMD’s NCAA II quarterfinal round victory over Augustana University on Dec. 4, 2010 – and suffered a season-ending clavicle injury that same afternoon, forcing him to take in the national championship game two weeks later from the sidelines. After cutting his collegiate teeth as a true freshman in 2007, Pauley proceeded to pace the Bulldogs in both punt and kick returns the following season when they captured their second NCAA II crown in three years. As a junior, Pauley brought back 16 of the team’s 17 punts.

Pauley, who was the assistant dean of students and athletic director at Duluth’s Edison’s North Star Academy before rejoining the Bulldog family, earned both a B.S. degree in criminology (2012) and a Master’s degree in education (2014) from UMD. He and his wife, Hannah, reside in Duluth with their daughters Ada and Lena.

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BULLDOG COACHING STAFF peter lue OFFENSIVE LINE The play of UMD’s offensive interior falls under the domain of Peter Lue, who has skillfully handled that key responsibility the past 12 years while working under three different head coaches (Curt Wiese, Bob Nielson and Kyle “Bubba” Schweigert.)

During his dozen seasons of service with the Bulldogs, Lue has had a hand in mentoring no less than 24 All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference North Division and/or All-North Central Conference selections.Among those was Garth Heikkinen, UMD’s first four-time All-Conference honoree and the recipient of the 2012 Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award. Heikkinen also earned All-American first or second team distinction from six different groups as a senior and four the previous year. Another one of Lue’s disciples, Andrew Muer bettered that feat in 2014 by being selected to seven All-American teams and, like Heikkinen, was the recipient of UMD’s Outstanding Senior Athlete Award.Two years ago, Peter Bateman earned his fourth All-NSIC citation, made four All-American teams and

received the Bobby Bell College Impact Player of the Year Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation -- the first offensive lineman to be so honored. Baier, Bateman, Cady, Lemke and Olson all secured All-American first team status during their respective senior seasons as well.

Lue, who is in charge of UMD’s Big Dog and youth football camps and clinics and helps oversee the Bulldogs’ extensive community service activities, served a four-year assistant coaching hitch (offensive line) at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pa., and in 2005 was promoted to director of football operations at that NCAA I-AA institution. He enlisted with the Explorer staff in 2002, fresh off two seasons of duty as William Paterson University’s line coach and special teams coordinator. From 1996-1999, he was employed in that same capacity at Parsippany Hills (N.J.) High School. A defensive lineman at Rowan University (N.J.) from 1992-95, Lue and the Profs advanced to a pair of NCAA Division III championship game appearances (1993 and 1995). L A native of Parsippany, N.J., Lue graduated from Rowan U. in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He and his wife, Dr. Marsha Francis, make their home in Duluth.

TREY DILL SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR & RECRUITING COORDINATOR The 2018 season marks Trey Dill’s eighth year at UMD, but the first season he’ll handle the special teams coach role. From 2011-17, Dill supervised the Bulldogs’ first line of defense as well as their overall recruiting efforts (he’ll continue to do that). During that time, he worked with the likes of two-time All-NSIC selections Jonathan Harden (a 2015 USA College Football All-American), Jacob Brusehaver, Buma Foncham, Karl Finkel, Nick Thorpe and Chris Vandervest, Dill previously served a two-season appointment as the inside linebackers coach at intrastate rival St. Cloud State University and helped groom a pair of All-NSIC performers during his time with the Huskies (who qualified for the 2010 NCAA II playoffs). He signed on with the St. Cloud State staff fresh off a four-year playing career as a reserve linebacker at that same institution.

A two-time member of the North Central Conference Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll, Dill is currently completing a Master’s degree in Sports Administration from St. Cloud State, where he graduated in 2008 with a B.S. degree in marketing.

The St. Cloud Tech High School alumnus and his wife, Holly, reside in Hermantown with their son, Tucker. His father, Tracy Dill, is the director of intercollegiate athletics at Bemidji State University..

nate johnson DEFENSIVE SECONDARY TNate Johnson, who spent the past nine seasons coaching with three different NCAA Division II and III football programs, was hired as UMD’s defensive secondary coach in March.

Johnson previoulsy supervised the safeties at Central Washington University for three years, including this past fall when the Wildcats posted a 11-0 regular season record, captured the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship and secured the Super Region Four’s No. 1 seed in the NCAA II playoffs. During his time in Ellensburg, Wash., Johnson helped produce five All-GNAC honorees and one D2CCA All-Region pick (in Jackson Huerta) while Central Washington went 23-10 overall.

Prior to joining the Wildcat staff, Johnson served three seasons (201214) as Gustavus Adolphus College’s defensive backs coach. He got his

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start in the collegiate coaching profession at his alma mater, St. Cloud State University, taking on a graduate assistant (wide receivers coach) role from 2009-2011. In Johnson’s final year with that program, the Huskies were Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference co-champions (sharing that title with UMD and Minnesota State University-Mankato) and qualified for the NCAA II playoffs for the second straight time.

A native of Austin, Minn., Johnson culminated his four-year playing career at St. Cloud State in 2008 by attaining All-NSIC status as a second team wide receiver. In addition to lettering four times in football, he also competed for four seasons with the baseball Huskies.

Johnson graduated from St. Cloud State in 2010 with a B.A. Degree in English studies and is currently working on his Master’s Degree in sport management.

He and his wife, Livja, reside in the Duluth area.

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bulldog coachING STAFF sam king RUNNING BACKS Sam King is in his second season of graduate assistant coaching duty and working with the UMD running backs.

Before making his way to Duluth, King was the offensive quality control coach for two years at the University of North Dakota where he worked under head coach Kyle “Bubba” Schweigert (who served as UMD’s head coach from 2004-07) and the his 2016 Big Sky Conference Fighting Hawks.

Born and raised in Grand Forks, N.D., (and a Central High School alumnus), King was a four-time football letterman (2011-14) at Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference rival Bemidji State University where bided his time as a reserve quarterback and -- during his farewell collegiate season -- the Beavers’ primary placekicking holder. He graduated from Bemidji State in 2015 with a B.S. degree in physical education.

King is currently enrolled in UMD’s Master of Education program. He and his wife, Chelsea, make their home in Duluth.

isaac vesel TIGHT ENDS

Two years removed from closing the books on his UMD football career, Isaac Vesel returns to his alma mater this fall to serve as a intern assistant coach in charge of the team’s tight ends.

A native of La Crescent, Minn., Vesel spent the 2017 season with the University of WisconsinWhitewater football staff (assistant defensive line coach). He started two years at nose tackle and defensive end for the Bulldogs, including as a junior in 2015 when he collared All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference North Division honorable mention recognition.

Vesel, a two-time NSIC All-Academic Team pick and member of the 2017 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, graduated from UMD in 2017 with a B.S. degree in physical education.

marcus mclin CORNERBACKS A two-time NCAA Division III All-American cornerback himself, Marcus McLin will monitor the troops at that same position in his first year as a member of the Bulldog coaching staff this fall.

McLin spent the previous two seasons as the defensive coordinator at Kettle Moraine High School, one year after sharing the defensive coordinator duties another Wisconsin prep program, Delavan-Darien High School (his alma mater).

The Cleveland, Ohio, native lettered four seasons -- starting the final three of those -- at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He was a three-time All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honoree and as a senior in 2014 attained his second consecutive D3Football. com All-American (third team) citation. In addition patrolling the defensive secondary, McLin also returned punts and kicks for a Warhawk club that captured NCAA III national titles during his time in Whitewater (2011, 2013 and 2014).

ALL-TIME BULLDOG COACHING RECORDS

OVERALL CONFERENCE COACH W L T PCT. W L T PCT. Frank Kovach (1930) 0 3 2 .200 0 0 0 .000 Lloyd Peterson (1931-42, 46-57) 84 76 9 .524 53 50 3 .513 Jim Malosky (1958-97) 255 125 13 .665 180 75 10 .698 Vince Repesh/Jim Malosky Jr.# (1998) 4 7 0 .364 3 3 0 .500 Kyle Schweigert (2004-07) 22 21 0 .512 12 16 0 .429 Bob Nielson (1999-2003, 2008-12) 100 26 0 .794 78 15 0 .839 Curt Wiese (2013-present) 52 11 0 .825 48 7 0 .872 TOTALS (85 YEARS) 517 269 24 .653 374 166 13 .688

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BULLDOG SUPPORT staff

matt bauman Strength and Conditioning Coach

KIEL FECHTELKOTTER Equipment Manager

MIKE WENDINGER Director of Medical Services

Donnie HERMANSON Assistant Athletic Trainer

ALISSIA MACIOCH Athletic Trainer Intern

dr. ben nelson Team Physician

dr. xan corville Team Surgeon

dr. HEATHER GROTHE Team Physician

dr. sam hokie Team Surgeon

dr. ann sudoh Team Physician

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2018 bulldogs at a glance quick facts Name University of Minnesota Duluth Founded 1895 Enrollment 11,200 Chancellor Dr. Lendley C. Black Nickname Bulldogs School Colors Maroon and Gold National Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference NSIC Football Members Augustana University (S.D.), Bemidji State University, Concordia University-St. Paul, Minnesota State University-Mankato, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, University of Mary, University of Minnesota Crookston, University of Minnesota Duluth, Minot State University, Northern State University, St. Cloud State University, University of Sioux Falls, Southwest Minnesota State University, Upper Iowa University, Wayne State College (Neb.), Winona State University Stadium (Capacity) James S. Malosky Stadium (4,500) Surface Artificial Press Box Phone (218) 726-7224 Athletic Director Josh Berlo Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Stephen Castleberry Head Coach Curt Wiese Alma Mater (Year) Minnesota State Mankato (2000) Record at UMD (Year) 51-11-0 (6th) Career College Coaching Record (Year) 61-22 (8th) Assistant Coaches John Steger, Noah Pauley, Peter Lue, Trey Dill,

Nate Johnson, Marcus McLin, Isaac Vesel Head Athletic Trainer Mike Wendinger Equipment Manager Kiel Fechtelkotter Athletics Phone 218-726-8168 Athletics Ticket Phone 218-726-8595

PROGRAM HISTORY

First Year of Football 1930 (no teams from 1943-45) All-Time Record (Season) 517-269-24 (86th) NCAA II Championships 2 (2010, 2008) NCAA II Playoff Appearances 10

(2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2005, 2002) Bowl Appearances 3 (Mineral Water Bowl – 2017, 2015, 2001) NSIC Championships (0verall) 19

(2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2002, 1996, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1979, 1948, 1946, 1939, 1937, 1934, 1932) NSIC North Division Championships 10

(2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008) North Central Conference Championships 1 (2005) Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships 3 (1973, 1961, 1960)

TEAM INFORMATION

2017 Overall Record 9-3 2017 Overall NSIC Record (Finish) 9-2 (3rd-T) 2017 NSIC North Division Record (Finish) 7-0 (1st) Returning Lettermen 50 (24 Offense, 24 Defense, 2 Special Teams) Lettermen Lost 28 (11 Offense, 16 Defense, 1 Special Teams) Starters Returning 15 (7 Offense, 6 Defense, 2 Special Teams) Starters Lost 9 (4 Offense, 5 Defense, 0 Special Teams) 2018 Team Captains Jason Anderson, Jason Balts,

Mitchell Martin-Johnson, A.J. Naatz, Nate Ricci

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TAREQ ABULEBBEH SENIOR • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-10 • 175 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

24 BEFORE UMD: Spent a pair of seasons with the Southern Illinois University program prior to his arrival at UMD ... suffered a season-ending injury in 2016 and did not play ... was a two-time Missouri Valley Football Conference Academic Honor Roll qualifier ... appeared in six games during the 2015 season while battling injuries…finished that fall with 16 tackles (including seven solos) …began his collegiate career at Northern Colorado University, where he was redshirted in 2012 ... went on to attend San Diego Mesa College and paced the 2014 Olympians with six interceptions, including two pick sixes ... also had a hand in 21 tackles in seven games that season ... competed in both football and track and field at Kearny High School in San Diego, Calif. ... helped lead the Komets to an 8-3 record in his senior year, as well as a perfect 6-0 conference record ... rushed 15 times for 134 yards and three touchdowns caught 33 passes for 718 yards and two more scores ... had 43 total tackles with two sacks and five interceptions as well.

PERSONAL: Received an undergraduate degree in exercise science from Southern Illinois and is now pursuing a Master’s of Education degree from UMD.

TORY ADAMS

JUNIOR • RUNNING BACK • 6-1 • 210 HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA

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BROCK ALBRECHT

SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-2 • 235 WOODBURY, MINNESOTA

99 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Paid his dues in a supporting role on the veteran-laden defensive interior ... appeared in five games (including four UMD’s five home engagements), but had no defensive statistics to show for it ... did return one kickoff nine yards in a 54-6 thrashing of Minnesota Crookston.

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter (defensive end and offensive guard) at East Ridge High School ... collared a number of honors for the Raptors as a senior in 2015, including All-District (first team)... voted East Ridges’ Outstanding Lineman -- for the second year in a row -- and was a AAA Nominee that year as well ... captained the Raptors to a runner-up Minnesota State High School League Class AAAAAA playoff finish in 2015 ... received an invitation to the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl as a junior ... played under head coaches Mike Pendino and Dan Fritze ... also was a multi-year starter (first and third base) for the East Ridge High School baseball team.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Chula and Timothy (a football letterwinner at the College of St. Olaf) Albrecht .... has one older brother, David, who wrestled at North Dakota State University and Southwest Minnesota State University ... is majoring in cell biology at UMD. ALBRECHT’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2017 5-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0

AS A BULLDOG: 2018 - Rejoined the Bulldog program after spending the 2015 season as the University of St. Thomas ... played in six games for the Tommies that year and rushed 26 times for 127 yards and one touchdown.

2014 - Was redshirted as a first-year freshman at UMD. BEFORE UMD: Associated Press All-State second team (2013) ... Mr. Minnesota Football Finalist (2013) ... 2013 Wright County Running Back of the Year.

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JASON ANDERSON

SENIOR • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-3 • 285 BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA

67 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Landed his first starting assignment in 2017 and responded with a season worthy of All-NSIC first team recognition ... was chosen to the Don Hansen All-Super Region third team as well ... made 10 starts -- all at center -- and helped pave the way for an offense that ranked second among all NSIC schools in both total yards (411.4 per game) and passing yards (249.4 per game) ... missed the Minnesota State-Mankato showdown while nursing a lower body injury.

2016: Backed up senior right offensive guard Connor Randall for the second year in a row ... played in 10 games, including the NCAA II playoff bout at Emporia State.

2015: Handled a relief role and made three appearances (vs. Wayne State on Sept. 12, Minnesota Crookston on Oct. 24 and Northern State on Oct. 31).

2014: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-time letterwinner and threeyear starter at defensive tackle and on the offensive line at Champlin Park High School ... played under head coach Mike Korton ... voted the Northwest Suburban Conference Offensive & Defensive Lineman of the Year (2013) ... was an All-Northwest Suburban Conference pick (2012, 2013) and the Rebels' Most Valuable Player award winner (2013) ... Minnesota State High School League All-Star game nominee (2013) ... was a prep teammate of fellow 2016 third-year Bulldog Matt Juneau ... also lettered twice in baseball (first baseman) at Champlin Park High School ... is majoring in teaching social studies at UMD. PERSONAL: Is the son of Jay and Karla Anderson ... is majoring in social studies at UMD.

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BILL ATKINS

JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE BACK • 6-0 • 195 MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA

3 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Handled the starting strong safety assignment for three games ... figured in on 25 tackles and set a career high for unassisted stops with 15 ... also had one of UMD’s 13 interceptions on the season (vs.

Minot State on Oct. 21).

2016: Made his Bulldog debut one week into the season in UMD’s 34-31 home takedown of Winona State and became more and more of a defensive secondary factor as the year wore on ... appeared in 10 games in all, including two as a starter (vs.

Minnesota State-Moorhead and Mary) and had 27 tackles (including 14 solos stops) to show for it ... also registered two picks (at Minnesota Crookston on Oct. 29 and the other versus Mary one week later in Duluth) and broke up five passes ... seven of his tackles came on kickoff returns.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman in 2015 BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter at Hopkins High School ... attained All-Lake Conference honors and landed a spot on the Minneapolis Star-Tribune AllMetro (second team) in 2014 ... played for head coach John DenHartog ... was voted the Royals’ Most Valuable Offensive Player as a senior ... is a threetime Hopkins High School track and field letterman (long jump, triple jump, 4x200 meter relay) and was a member of the 2014 Class Minnesota State High School Class AA champion Royals.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Adam Strong and Brandie Rush ... is majoring in exercise science at UMD COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 5 (Three Times).

Sacks - 1.0 vs. Emporia State (11/19/16). Tackles For Loss - 2.0 vs. vs. Emporia State (11/19/16). Interceptions - 1 (Three Times).

ATKINS’ DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UA A TT TFL PBU 2016 10-2 14 13 27 4.0 7 2017 11-3 15 10 52 1.0 2 Totals 21-5 29 23 79 5.0 9 ATKINS’ INTERCEPTION STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG 2016 10-2 2 20 10.0 1 20 2017 11-3 1 0 0.0 0 0 Totals 21-5 3 20 6.7 1 20

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JASON BALTS

SENIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-11 • 200 BARRON, WISCONSIN

13 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Continued to plow a path toward NCAA II stardom ... handled a team captaincy role last fall when he attained All-NSIC first team status after setting or equaling career highs for pass receptions (57), receiving yards (a league-best 1,003) and touchdown catches (eight) ... became just the sixth Bulldog to ever eclipse the 1,000-receiving yard mark in a single season ... has now caught at least one pass in 18 consecutive games ... ended the year with 112 career catches -- the eighth most in program history ... had quite the afternoon in the Bulldogs’ 34-31 double overtime triumph at Wayne State on Sept. 23 ... rolled up 217 yards off pass receptions that day, which is the third highest single-game total ever turned in by a Bulldog (only All-American and UMD Athletic Hall of Famer Tim Battaglia, with 249 yards on Oct. 25, 2003 and 228 yards one year earlier, had more) ... his nine catches equaled a career best and he even took one snap (his first as a Bulldog) at quarterback in that win over the Wildcats ... hooked up with John Larson on an 81-yard strike against Minnesota Crookston on Nov. 4 .... That touchdown toss was UMD’s longest pass play since the 2010 opener when quarterback Chase Vogler hooked up with wide out D.J. Winfield for a 89-yard score in a 35-10 triumph at Central Washington ... did the holding on UMD’s field goal and extra point kick attempts ... also made a name for himself in the classroom, receiving the NSIC Elite 18 Award for football in 2017 as well as landing a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All-American first team with his 3.98 cumulative grade point average ... was a member of the NSIC All-Academic Team.

2016: Collared his first starting assignment (seven in all) as a Bulldog and responded with a career-high 51 pass receptions -- the second highest total on the club -- and a team-leading eight touchdown catches en route to attaining All-NSIC honorable mention recognition ... also brought back a kick 90 yards for another score during his sophomore season in addition to rolling up 66 rushing yards on 10 carries (making him UMD’s top returning ground gainer) ... opened the year with a personal-best eight-catch night at Southwest State ... cleared the 100-yard pass catch yardage plateau four times, including a 177-yard effort (the highest output

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by a Bulldog since 2005) at Minnesota Crookston on Oct. 29 ... was on the receiving end of the Bulldogs’ longest pass play of the season -- a 74-yard scoring toss from Drew Bauer ... qualified for the NSIC All-Academic Team and was football representative on the UMD Academic Scholar List for maintaining the highest overall cumulative grade point average (a perfect 4.00) of any Bulldog during the 2016-17 school year.

2015: Hauled in four passes for 40 yards while taking part in seven of UMD’s 12 games ... registered three of those catches (and his first Bulldog touchdown to date) in a 48-7 home-opener rout of Wayne State ... missed four outings while nursing a lower body injury during the season’s mid-point ... was the football representative on the UMD Academic Scholar List for maintaining the highest overall cumulative grade point average (3.95) of any Bulldog during the 2015-16 school year.

2014: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman and sat out entire year with a lower body injury.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year letterman (wide receiver, punt returner, kick returner, free safety) and three-year starter at Baron High School ... played under head coach Trent Nelson ... two year Bears team captain (2012-13) ...

WFCA All-Region (2013) ... All-Conference first team defensive back (2013) and wide receiver (2012 and 2013) ... All-Conference second team free safety (2011) ... also lettered four times in basketball (point guard) and three times in baseball (catcher, short stop, center field).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Bill and Shelly Balts ... both of his brothers -- Josh and Justin -- played football at the collegiate level; Josh for the University of Wisconsin (running back from 2003-06) and Justin at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (strong safety in 2008) ... is majoring in physical education at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Pass Receptions - 9 at Wayne State (9/23/17). Pass Reception Yards - 217 at Wayne State (9/23/17). Pass Reception Touchdowns - 3 vs.

Bemidji State (10/22/16). Longest Pass Reception - 81 yards vs. Minnesota Crookston (11/4/17).

BALTS’ RECEIVING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG 2015 7-0 4 40 10.0 1 25 2016 11-7 51 952 18.7 8 74 2017 12-12 57 1003 17.6 8 81 Totals 30-19 112 1995 17.8 17 81 BALTS’ RUSHING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LNG 2015 7-0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2016 11-7 10 66 6.6 0 15 2017 12-12 5 12 2.4 0 14 Totals 30-19 15 78 5.2 0 15

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BALTS’ KICKOFF RETURN STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG 2015 7-0 1 22 22.0 0 22 2016 11-7 12 247 20.6 1 90 2017 12-12 12 287 23.9 0 43 Totals 30-19 25 556 22.2 1 90 BALTS’ PUNT RETURN STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG 2015 7-0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2016 11-7 0 0 0.0 0 0 2017 12-12 16 112 7.0 0 20 Totals 30-19 16 112 7.0 0 20 BALTS’ ALL-PURPOSE YARD STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS RUSH REC PR KR TOTAL 2015 7-0 0 40 0 22 62 2016 11-7 66 952 0 247 1265 2017 12-12 12 1003 112 287 1414 Totals 30-19 78 1995 112 556 2,741

DAN BARTELS

JUNIOR • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-2 • 295 FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN

60 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was one of the Bulldogs’ feel-good stories of the season ... made his first appearance since his senior year of high school (2014) against Minot State at Malosky Stadium on Oct. 21 -- about five months after being diagnosed with testicular cancer ... was declared cancer free in November and went on to hit the field at the left guard position for the second (and final) time in UMD’s Mineral Water Bowl loss to Central Missouri State on Dec. 2.

2016: Did not see any action.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Started as both a junior and senior on the offensive line at Franklin High School and collared All-Southeast Conference second team status each of those two years ... played for head coach Louis Brown ... was an integral part of a Sabers club that captured back-to-back Southeast Conference titles and advanced to the title game of the WIAA Division I state playoffs ... also was a three-year tennis lettermen and two-time conference doubles champion at Franklin High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Dave and Megan Bartels ... is majoring in marketing at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 1 vs. Central Missouri (12/2/17).

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BLAZE BELTRAN

R-FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-1 • 245 PEWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

90 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (defensive end and offensive guard) at Pewaukee High School ... was selected to the All-Woodland West Conference Team for the second year in a row in 2016 in addition to attaining Wisconsin Football Coaches Association AllState honorable mention recognition ... captained the 2016 Pirates to the WIAA Division 3 state semifinals ... played under head coach Justin Friske ... also lettered four years in wrestling at Pewaukee High School and reigned as the WIAA Division I 285-pound state champion in 2016.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Victor Beltran and Janet Schneiderwent ... is an undeclared major at UMD.

JOHN BIRKHOLZ

JUNIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-3 • 210 ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA

54 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Furnished the Bulldog linebacking brigade with reserve reinforcement ... registered his first collegiate tackle in the last of his three outings of the year (on Nov. 4 against visiting Minnesota Crookston) .... also recovered one fumble as a sophomore ... qualified for the NSIC All-Academic Team.

2016: Found playing time scarce -- was limited to once appearance (against Mary on Nov. 5) and posted no defensive statistics in that 75-14 home finale victory over the Marauders.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Started two years (safety) at Rosemount High School ... garnered All-South Suburban Conference and Minneapolis Star-Tribune All-Metro honors in 2014 ... captained the Irish as a senior that fall ... played for head coach Jeff Erdmann ... also lettered twice in baseball (pitcher) at Rosemount H.S. PERSONAL: Is the son of Dave and the late Susan Birkholz (a UMD softball alumnae) ... his uncle, Gary

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BIRKHOLZ’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2016 1-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2017 3-0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 Totals 4-0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0

DAN BRANGER

JUNIOR • PLACEKICKER • 6-0 • 185 DAYTON, MINNESOTA

25 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Assumed the team’s primary placekicking responsibilities and proceeded to top the Bulldogs in scoring with 64 points ... closed out the year 9-for14 in field goal tries and connected on 35 of 37 extra point kicks ... established a personal high for field goals (two) on three separate occasions, including in a 41-0 road takedown of Northern State when he hit from 45 yards out (a career best) ... nailed a 27-yard field goal in the second overtime to give the Bulldogs a heart-pounding 34-31 victory over Wayne State on Sept. 23 ... was used for kickoffs only five times, all at Minnesota State-Moorhead on Oct. 7.

2016: Did not appear in any games.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Lettered three seasons with the Champlin High School varsity (2012-14) ... saw time as a defensive back, wide receiver and placekicker.

COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Field Goals - 2 (3 Times). Field Goal Attempts - 3 at Upper Iowa (9/9/17). Longest Field Goal - 45 yds. at Northern State (10/14/17).

Extra Point Kicks - 6 at Mary (11/11/17). Extra Point Kick Attempts - 6 at Mary (11/11/17). Points - 10 at Wayne State (9/23/17).

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BRANGERS FIELD GOAL STATISTICS YEAR FG 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ LNG BLK 2016 9-14 0-0 3-7 4-4 2-3 0-0 45 3 BRANGER’S SCORING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS XPT FG 2PT TP 2016 12-12 35-37 9-14 1-2 64

TYRIK CARMICKLE

JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-10 • 175 JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS

22 BEFORE UMD: Spent two seasons at two different schools -- Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (2017) and Highland Community College (2016) -- before joining the Bulldog program ... collared 2017 All-Minnesota College Athletic Conference East Division first team honors with the Thunder ... was credited with 25 total tackles (including 10 solo stops) the previous fall while seeing combat in all 10 games for the Scotties of Highland Community College.

SETH DESROCHER

R-FRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 5-11 • 250 BRAINERD, MINNESOTA

53 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (linebacker, offensive guard, defensive end and nose tackle) at Brainerd High School ... collared both All-Area and All-District acclaim during each of his final two seasons with the Warriors ... was credited with 74 total tackles and five quarterback hurries to go with a forced fumble and a pass breakup as a senior ... played under head coach Ron Stolski ... also lettered four times in track and field (shot put) and twice in hockey (right wing) at Brainerd High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Bill and Lisa Desrocher ... is majoring in mechanical engineering at UMD.

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CORY DIXON

SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-2 • 210 BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA

56 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Proved to be a promising addition to UMD’s second line of defense ... accumulated 24 tackles while taking part in nine games ... made one start (inside linebacker) -- in the season finale against Central Missouri -- and came away with a career-high 10 stops ... also was credited with five quarterback hurries ... sat out two outings (Minnesota State-Moorhead and Northern State) with a lower body injury.

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter (linebacker/running back) at Patrick Henry High School ... was bestowed with a All-Conference citation in 2015 after leading the Patriots in both rushing and total tackles ... handled team captaincy duties that same season ... landed both the Patriots Most Valuable Player and Defensive MVP Award as well ... played under head coach Mark Hieser ... also started a pair of seasons in basketball (forward) and one year in baseball (right field) during his high school tenure.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Shante and Cory Dixon Sr. ... is majoring in communication sciences and disorders at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 10 vs. Central Missouri (12/2/17). Sacks - 1.0 vs. Minnesota-Crookston (11/4/17). Tackles For Loss - 1.0 vs.

Minnesota-Crookston (11/4/17) and Minot State (10/21/17).

DIXON’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2017 9-1 13 11 24 1.0 2.5

RYAN DUXBURY

SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-0 • 210 WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WISCONSIN

28 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Made four appearances (all of the bench) and produced no statistics ... was sidelined for the open-

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2016: Engaged in three spot assignments at both the linebacker and running back positions ... rushed once for one yard at Minnesota Crookston and was involved in a pair of tackles in UMD’s final home game of the year Mary.

2015: Paid his dues as a backup linebacker ... made three appearances and had one tackle (in the home opener with Wayne State) to his credit ... also saw action in the Mineral Water Bowl against Fort Hays State.

2014: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year letterman (running back) and two-year starter at Lincoln High School ... played under head coach Tony Biolo ... was an All-Wisconsin Valley Conference first team (2012) and All-Area first team (2012) pick ... 2013 Red Raider team captain ... rushed for 256 yards and four touchdowns in opening game of 2013 before suffering a season-ending injury ... reigned as the Raider rushing leader in 2012 ... also lettered three years in track (sprints) at Lincoln High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Randy and Amy Duxbury ... is majoring in criminology at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 2 vs. Mary (11/12/16).

DUXBURY’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2015 3-0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 2016 3-0 1 1 2 0.0 0.0 2017 5-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Totals 11-0 2 1 3 0.0 0.0

CHRIS EDYVEAN

SENIOR • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-4 • 290 HURLEY, WISCONSIN

73 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Saw spot duty for the third straight year on UMD’s offensive front ... made three appearances -all at home ... was one of 18 Bulldogs to secure NSIC All-Academic Team honors.

2016: Played in one game (the home finale against Mary).

2015: Lettered as a backup offensive lineman ... was limited to two outings (vs. Wayne State on Sept. 12 and Minnesota Crookston on Oct. 24).

2014: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

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NICK ELIASON

JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-5 • 220 ANDOVER, MINNESOTA

86 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Became more of a factor in the Bulldog passing scheme as the season wore on ... caught six passes for 66 yards and one touchdown (vs. Minnesota Crookston on Nov. 4) ... all of his receptions came in the final three outings of the year, including four in a 62-27 regular season finale triumph over Mary in Bismarck, N.D. (nine of his 12 career catches have come at the Marauders’ expense).

2016: Emerged on the Bulldog scene for the first time in UMD’s Oct. 15 Homecoming bout with Northern State ... received playing time at Minnesota Crookston two weeks later before coming off the bench to make his first collegiate catch against Mary at Malosky Stadium on Nov. 5 ... finished the afternoon with five receptions for 63 yard in that 75-14 victory over the Marauders.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Made the most of his one year of starting duty at Andover High School by being chosen to the All-Northwest Suburban Conference team ... was bestowed with the Huskies’ 2014 Most Valuable Offensive Player award as well ... played for head coach Rich Wilkie ... also lettered twice for the Huskies in both basketball (forward) and baseball (pitcher, first baseman).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Doug and Katy Eliason ... is majoring in business management at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Pass Receptions - 5 vs. Mary (11/5/16). Pass Reception Yards - 63 vs. Mary (11/5/16). Longest Pass Reception - 32 yards vs.

Central Missouri (12/2/17).

ELIASON’S RECEIVING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG 2016 3-0 5 63 12.6 0 17 2017 9-0 6 66 11 1 32 Totals 12-0 11 129 11.7 1 32

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ISAAC ERDMANN JUNIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-0 • 210 MENASHA, WISCONSIN

49 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Underwent offseason surgery and missed the entire season.

2016: Suffered two different injuries which sidelined him for basically the whole fall as well as spring drills ... had one tackle on the year -- against Winona State in the home opener.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter at Menasha High School ... earned both Associated Press (unanimous) and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State recognition as a senior in addition to forging a spot on the All-Bay Conference ... played for head coach Jeramie Korth -- and with Zac Hawn, a UMD freshman tight end -- for the 2014 WIAA Division 2 state champions ... captained the Blue Jays as a senior and was voted their Defensive Player of the Year ... won a Reaching for Excellence award in 2014 from the Menasha School Board.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Dennis and Betsy Erdmann ... is majoring in public health at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 1 vs. Winona State (9/10/17).

ERDMANN’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2016 1-0 0 1 1 0.0 0.0 2017 0-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Totals 1-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0

BEN EVERHART

JUNIOR • QUARTERBACK • 6-2 • 215 EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN

14 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Teamed with John Larson to form one of the NSIC more formidable one-two quarterback punches ... cracked the starting lineup on five occasions and took snaps in eight games ... completed 90 of 194 passes for 1,259 yards and eight touchdowns on the season ... was picked off just twice all year (both at Wayne State) ... added another 173 yards on the

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2016: Occupied the No. 3 quarterback slot on UMD’s depth charts from the opening weekend on ... lined up under center for three games and went 6-for-11 for 33 yards in the air in addition to adding another 36 yards on three carries ... basically all his offensive damage came at the expense of Mary on Nov. 5 -- threw for 33 yards while completing three of five passes ... also rushed twice for 38 yards in that 7514 throttling of the visiting Marauders.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter at Eau Claire Memorial High School ... exited the Old Abe program owning all-time records for passing yards, completions and touchdown passes ... wound up connecting on 415 of 705 tosses for 4,962 yards and 46 touchdowns while racking up 5,628 yards of total offense during his prep career ... was an All-Big Rivers honoree in 2014 and the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram’s Northwest Wisconsin Player of the Year ... served as team captain as a junior and senior ... played for head coach Paul Kling ... also lettered four times in basketball (point guard) and three times in baseball (pitcher) at Eau Claire Memorial H.S. PERSONAL: Is the son of Dan and Jill Everhart ... is majoring in mechanical engineering at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Pass Attempts - 44 at Wayne State (9/23/17). Pass Completions - 27 at Wayne State (9/23/17). Passing Yards - 422 at Wayne State (9/23/17). Passing Touchdowns - 4 vs. St. Cloud State (9/28/17). Longest Pass Completion - 55 yds. vs. Minnesota State-Mankato (9/16/17).

Interceptions Thrown - 2 at Wayne State (9/23/17).

Rushing Attempts - 14 vs. St. Cloud State (9/28/17).

Rushing Yards - 81 vs. St. Cloud State (9/28/17).

Longest Rush - 24 yds. vs. Mary (11/5/16). Total Plays - 57 at Wayne State (9/23/17). Total Offense Yards - 428 at Wayne State (9/23/17).

EVERHART”S PASSING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS CMP ATT INT PCT YDS TD LNG 2016 3-0 6 11 0 .545 65 0 17 2017 8-5 90 154 2 .584 1259 8 55 Totals 11-5 96 165 2 .582 1324 8 55

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EVERHART’S RUSHING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LNG 2016 3-0 3 36 12.0 0 24 2017 8-5 65 173 2.7 2 17 Totals 11-5 68 209 3.1 2 24 EVERHART’S TOTAL OFFENSE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS TP RUSH PASS TOTAL TD 2016 3-0 14 36 65 101 0 2017 8-5 219 173 1259 1432 10 Totals 11-5 233 209 1324 1533 10

DYLAN GESSELL

SOPHOMORE • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-5 • 285 COHASSET, MINNESOTA

63 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Settled in as the No. 2 right offensive tackle behind senior All-American Nolan Folkert ... his resume included six appearances , including the entire five-game home schedule ... wore No. 61.

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter at Grand Rapids High School ... was named to the All-District first team defensive tackle following his farewell season in a Thunderhawk uniform ... captained the Grand Rapids High School in 2015 ... played under head coach Greg Spahn ... also was a two-time lacrosse lettermen (defense).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Dale and Karen Gessell ... his father was a 1989 All-Northern Intercollegiate Conference quarterback for the Bulldogs ... his older brother, Jackson, played baseball at University of Minnesota-Morris ... is majoring in business at UMD.

DRE GREER

SENIOR • DEFENSIVE LINEMAN • 5-11 • 295 DOLTON, ILLINOIS

98 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Received All-NSIC North Division recognition for a second straight season ... started all 12 games at the nose guard position and had 20 total tackles (including 6.0 behind the line of scrimmage) to show for it ...recorded at least one stop in 11 of those one dozen appearances ... also forced one fumble ... was used a couple of times on short yardage goal-line sit-

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2016: Flexed plenty of muscle as the front three’s man in middle -- enough to earn himself a spot on the All-NSIC North Division first team ... received that citation despite not making one start ... his sophomore stat line included 12 games played, 22 total tackles and one blocked kick ... seven of his stops went for a loss and five of those were quarterback sacks.

2015: Held the distinction of being the lone first-year freshman to be called into action by the Bulldogs ... figured in on 15 total tackles (including 1.5 sacks) while appearing in all 12 engagements ... also was credited with three quarterback hurries.

BEFORE UMD: Was a three-year starter on the Mount Carmel High School defensive front ... his 2014 portfolio included selections to the All-Chicago Catholic League and All-Area teams ... was tabbed the Caravan’s Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior ... played for head coach Frank Lenti ... also lettered once in baseball (outfielder) at Mount Carmel High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Milton Sr. and Franscoise Greer ... is majoring in business at UMD COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 3 vs. Minnesota State-Mankato (9/16/17). Sacks - 1.0 at Minnesota State-Moorhead (10/7/17) and vs. Minnesota-Crookston (10/24/15). Tackles For Loss - 1.0 (6 Times).

GREER’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT 2015 12-0 7 8 15 2016 12-0 10 12 22 2017 12-2 5 15 20 Totals 36-2 22 35 57

SACK TFL 1.5 1.5 5.0 7.0 2.0 6.5 8.5 15.0

JAKE HANSEN

R-FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-5 • 265 SUAMICO, WISCONSIN

78 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (offensive tackle) at Bay Port High School ... was an All-Fox River Classic Conference honorable mention pick for the 2016 Pirates, who were the undefeated FRCC champions ... received the Pirates’ Most Improved Player Award as

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a senior ... played under head coach Gary Westerman ... also lettered once in track and field at Bay Port High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of LeRoy and Cathy Hansen ... is an undeclared major at UMD.

BRYCE HARDER

R-FRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 6-0 • 225 CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN

32 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter (middle linebacker) at Chippewa Falls High School ... was limited to only four games as a senior due to injury, but still earned All-Big Rivers Conference second team honors ... finished as the Cardinals’ leading tackler (115 stops) the previous fall en route to landing a spot on the AllChippewa Falls County and All-Big Rivers Conference teams (honorable mention) ... filled a team captaincy role during his farewell prep season ... played under head coach Chuck Raykovich ... also lettered two years in baseball (outfielder) for the Cardinals.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Chris and Sandy Harder ... is majoring in business at UMD.

CAMERON HAUSMAN

JUNIOR • PUNTER/PLACEKICKER • 6-2 • 225 NEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN

45 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Divided his time as the team’s primary punter and kick off man ... posted a 36.2 yards per punt average as a sophomore .... finished with 65 punts (the most by a Bulldog since 1998 and four shy of the program single-season record) and 19 of those went inside the opponent’s 20-yard line and four sailed 50 yards or more ... averaged 55.2 yards on 67 kick offs ... connected on three of four passes for 73 yards out of punt formation ... that included a 42yard completion in a 41-0 throttling of host Northern State on Oct. 14.

2016: Took over as UMD’s No. 1 punter during preseason camp and eventually lent his assistance in the placekicking department ... was one of just three,

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BEFORE UMD: Four-year starting placekicker and punter at New Richmond High School ... booted his way to spots on the All-State, All-Region and All-Middle Border Conference teams in 2015 ... played under head coach Keith Badger ... spent four springs in a starting role with the baseball Tigers (pitcher/ infielder) ... also competed in basketball (forward) as a prep.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Dave and Yvette Hausman ... is majoring in marketing/graphic design at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Punts - 8 vs. Sioux Falls (8/31/17). Punting Average - 46.0 (5/230) vs.

Northern State (10/15/16). Longest Punt - 63 yards vs. Bemidji State (10/22/16). Field Goals - 2 vs.

Augustana (9/24/16). Field Goal Attempts - 3 vs.

Augustana (9/24/16). Longest Field Goal - 41 yds. at Concordia-St. Paul (9/17/16). Extra Point Kicks - 5 (3 Times). Extra Point Kick Attempts - 7 vs. Bemidji State (10/22/16). Points - 11 vs. Augustana (9/24/16).

HAUSMAN’S PUNTING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG LNG BLK I20 2016 12-12 26 1027 39.5 63 2 4 2017 12-12 65 2356 36.2 54 0 19 Totals 24-24 91 3383 37.2 63 2 23 HAUSMAN’S FIELD GOAL STATISTICS YEAR FG 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ LNG BLK 2016 5-9 0-0 3-4 1-2 1-3 0-0 41 3 2017 1-2 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 25 0 Totals 6-11 0-0 4-5 1-3 1-3 0-0 41 3 HAUSMAN’S SCORING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS XPT FG 2PT TP 2016 12-12 27-30 5-9 0-0 42 2017 12-12 0-0 1-2 0-0 3 Total 24-24 27-30 6-11 0-0 45

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BRYCE HEIM

JUNIOR • RUNNING BACK • 5-10 • 195 SAINT CHARLES, MINNESOTA

37 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was called into action in eight games -- a 400 percent workload increase from the previous year ... placed sixth on the UMD rushing charts with 118 yards on 29 carries ... did most most of his ground gaining in the later stages of the season, picking up 111 yards from Oct. 21 on ... that included a 43-yard afternoon at the expense of Mary on Nov. 11.

2016: Counted himself as one of 15 Bulldogs who ran the football during the course of the season ... was restricted to just two appearances, but received an ample amount of ball-carrying activity in one of them -- the home finale versus Mary ... rushed 11 times for 53 yards and a pair of touchdowns that afternoon ... had one carry for six yards seven days earlier in Crookston, Minn.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (running back and defensive end) at Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School ... was cited as an All-Southern Football Alliance Red Division honoree in 2014 (first team), 2013 (first team) and 2012 (honorable mention) ... served as a team captain during his senior season and ran for a SFA Red Division-best 1,307 yards and 13 touchdowns on 204 carries ... received All-Section 1AAA first team recognition from the Minnesota Football Coaches Association as a junior and senior and was a 2014 Academic All-State qualifier... earned a Class AAA Gold Academic Team Award all four of his prep years ... closed the books on his Bulldog career with 2,793 rushing yards and 31 touchdown ... played for head coach Kevin Lamb ... lettered four times in track and field `(sprinter) and ran a leg on the Bulldogs’ 4 x 100 relay unit that placed third at the 2014 Minnesota State High School Class A Championships.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Patrick and Wendy Heim ... is majoring in criminology at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Rushing Attempts - 11 vs. Mary (11/5/16). Rushing Yards - 53 vs. Mary (11/5/16).

Rushing Touchdowns - 2 vs. Mary (11/5/16) Longest Rush - 21 vs. Mary (11/5/16).

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ALEX HELMER

SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-2 • 220 PRESCOTT, WISCONSIN

50 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Landed full-time employment at an outside linebacker post ... started 11 of 12 games for the NSIC North Division champion Bulldogs ... closed out the year with 25 tackles (11 solos and 14 assists) to his credit ... five of those stops (a career best) came in a 23-14 road triumph at Minnesota State-Moorhead in early October ... parlayed his first (and only) collegiate interception into a touchdown -- an 11 yard return -- against Minnesota Crookston on Nov. 4 ... was credited with 4.5 tackles for a loss.

2016: Played a more prominent part in the Bulldogs’ linebacking situation, lining up directly behind starter Bryce Juedes on the outside ... responded to that additional commitment (11 games) by accumulating six solo tackles and assisting on six other stops ... also was credited with one force fumble and a quarterback hurry.

2015: Appeared in six games, all in a supporting linebacker role ... had a hand in three tackles, including one on the kickoff return unit.

2014: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year letterman (quarterback, defensive back and tight end) and three-year starter at Prescott High School ... played under head coach Matt Smith .... 2013 first team All-Middle Border Conference selection (quarterback and defensive back) 2012 second team All-Middle Border Conference selection (defensive back) ... 2013 All-District selection (quarterback and defensive back) ... WFCA All-Star game selection 2014 North small squad ... two-year Cardinal team captain (2012-13) ... set the school single season record for most pass yards his senior year ... set a school record for most career interceptions with 13 ... also lettered four times in baseball (All-Conference outfielder) and two times in basketball (forward).

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PERSONAL: Is the son of Mark and Sheila Helmer ... his father played football at the University of North Dakota while his cousin, Ben Helmer, was a tight end for UMD from 2009-12 and scored the Bulldogs’ first touchdown in the 2010 NCAA II title game ... is majoring in marketing at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 5 at Minnesota State-Moorhead (10/7/17). Sacks - 1.5 at Northern State (10/14/17). Tackles For Loss - 2.0 (at Northern State). Interceptions - 1 vs. Minnesota Crookston (11/4/17).

HELMER’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2015 6-0 1 2 3 0.0 0.0 2016 11-0 6 6 12 0.0 0.0 2017 12-12 11 14 25 1.5 4.5 Totals 29-12 18 22 40 1.5 4.5

GRIFFIN HILL

SOPHOMORE • RUNNING BACK • 5-10 • 215 ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS

29 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Received his first taste of NCAA II game day football ... came off the bench to rush for 122 yards on 20 carries and one touchdown while appearing in games ... 75 of those yards were accumulated against Northern State in the Bulldogs’ 41-0 road win on Oct. 14 .... also caught a pair of passes for 20 yards and another score on the year ... bid a premature adieu to 2017 after suffering a season-ending injury (lower body) against Minnesota Crookston on Nov. 4 ... was knocked out of commission with two separate lower body earlier in the year (against Sioux Falls and Minot State).

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year starter (running back and safety) at Antioch High School ... capped off his prep playing days in 2015 by locking down All-North Suburban Conference honors for the second time (2013 was the other occasion) ... was entrusted with team captaincy duties as a senior ... was an All-State honorable mention honoree in 2014 ... twice received the Sequoits’ Most Valuable Player award (2015 and 2014) ... earned All-State Academic Team status three times (2013, 2014, 2015) ... played under head coach Brian Glashagel ... lettered a couple of seasons as a shooting guard Antioch High School

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PERSONAL: Is the son of Kimberly and Howard Hill ... is majoring in integrated elementary and special education at UMD. CAREER HIGHS: Rushing Attempts - 11 vs. St. Cloud Start (9/28/17). Rushing Yards - 75 vs. Northern State (10/14/17). Rushing Touchdowns - 1 at Northern State (10/14/17). Longest Rush - 26 yds. at Northern State (10/14/17). Pass Receptions 1 at Northern State (10/14/7) and at Minnesota State-Moorhead (10/7/17). Pass Reception Yards 11 at Minnesota State-Moorhead (10/7/17). Pass Reception Touchdowns - 1 at Minnesota State-Moorhead (10/7/17). Longest Pass Reception - 11 yards at Minnesota State-Moorhead (10/7/17) HILL’S RUSHING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LNG 2017 7-0 20 122 6.1 1 26

DAIN HUDSON

R-FRESHMAN • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-8 • 175 WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN

1 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (slot receiver and running back) at Waukesha West High School ...also returned punts and kicks for the Wolverines and was bestowed with an All-Classic 8 Conference first team citation in 2016 as an all-purpose back ... was named Waukesha West High School’s Special Teams Player of the Year the the previous season... played under head coach Steve Rux ... started a pair of seasons in both basketball (point guard) and baseball (outfielder) at Waukesha West High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Tim and Lisa Hudson ... his uncle, Peter Underwood, was a linebacker at the University of Wisconsin during the late 1980s .... is majoring in business at UMD..

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JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2 • 205 EAGAN, MINNESOTA

84 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Gave Bulldog quarterbacks another dependable pass catching options ... racked up 165 receiving yards on 12 receptions as a sophomore to go with one touchdown (in the season final versus Central Missouri) ... appeared in all 12 UMD engagements and cracked the starting lineup in two of them.

2016: Patiently waited until seven weeks into the season before notching career reception No. 1, but went on to haul in 17 passes for 183 yards before calling it a year ... closed the books on UMD’s home schedule by busting loose with a game-high six catches against Mary ... also scored his first Bulldog touchdown in that same outing.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Pass Receptions - 6 vs. Mary (11/5/16). Pass Reception Yards - 93 vs. Mary (11/5/16). Pass Reception Touchdowns - 1 vs. Central Missouri (12/12/17) and vs. Mary (11/5/16).

Longest Pass Reception - 35 yards vs. Mary (10/22/16) IBENEME’S RECEIVING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG 2016 5-0 17 183 10.8 1 35 2017 12-2 12 165 13.8 1 33 Totals 17-2 29 348 12 2 35

DONTE JOHNSON

R-FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE LINEMAN • 5-10 • 260 FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN

77 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year starter (defensive and offensive line) at Fond du Lac High School ... collared 2016 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State honorable mention acclaim in addition to making the All-Valley Football Association South Conference first team ... played under head coach Mike Gnewuch ... was an all-conference wrestler with the Cardinals as well.

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TOM JOHNSON

JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-4 • 275 FREEDOM, WISCONSIN

94 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: More than held his own as a second-year member of UMD’s talented defensive end rotation ... had a hand in eight total tackles while making seven appearances.

2016: Made himself right at home in his first goaround with the Bulldog varsity ... came off the bench to register 16 total tackles, including 2.5 for a loss ... picked up six of those stops (all assists) at Minnesota Crookston on Oct. 29.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Started three years (outside linebacker and tight end) at Xavier High School in Appleton, Wis. ... was a three-time All-Eastern Valley Conference selection (first team in 2014 and 2013 and third team as a sophomore) ... nailed down 2014 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State (honorable mention) and All-Region honors ... voted the Hawks’ Most Valuable Defensive Player following his senior year ... also lettered three times in basketball (AllEVC center) and once in track (shot put and discus) at Xavier H.S. PERSONAL: Is the son of Gregory and Kim Johnson ... is majoring in exercise science at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 6 at Minnesota Crookston (10/29/16). Sacks - 0.5 at Minnesota Crookston (10/29/16). Tackles For Loss - 1.0 vs. St. Cloud State (9/28/17) and vs. Augustana (9/24/16).

JOHNSON’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2016 12-0 6 10 16 2.5 0.5 2017 7-0 7 2 9 0.0 1.5 Totals 19-0 13 12 25 2.5 2.0

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MITCHELL JOHNSON-MARTIN

SENIOR • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-8 • 180 LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN

7 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Continued his progression as a steadying influence in the Bulldog defensive secondary ... made four starts and 11 appearances at the right cornerback position ... ranked sixth on the club in solo tackles (23) and 10th in overall stops (25) ... also registered his second pass interception as a Bulldog (vs.

Minnesota Crookston on Nov. 14) and had a pair of fumble recoveries ... was sidelined for one game (at Minnesota State-Moorhead) with a upper body injury.

2016: Projected himself into the starting left corner back picture at fall camp and stayed put for all 12 games ... finished fourth on the UMD defensive charts with 45 total tackles while breaking up more passes (11) than any other Bulldog... stayed plenty busy during the opening three weeks of the season, racking up 19 tackles, including a career-best seven stops at home against Winona State.

2015: Proved to be a nice defensive fit with the Bulldogs ... spelled All-NSIC North Division first teammer Darion Fletcher at the right cornerback post ... accumulated 15 tackles over the course of the season ... 10 of those 15 stops came within the confines of Malosky Stadium ... hijacked his first collegiate pass in UMD’s Oct. 31 road confrontation with Northern State patrolled the secondary and/or handled special team duties in each of the Bulldogs’ 12 outings ... also had six pass breakups.

2014: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 7 vs. Sioux Falls (8/31/17) and vs. Winona State (9/10/16). Tackles For Loss - 2.5 vs. Winona State (9/10/16). Interceptions - 1 vs. Minnesota Crookston (11/4/17) and at Northern State (10/31/15). Pass Breakups - 3 vs.

Augustana (9/24/16).

JOHNSON-MARTIN’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT PBU TFL 2015 12-0 10 5 15 7 2.0 2016 12-0 29 16 45 11 5.5 2017 11-4 23 5 28 2 4.0 Totals 35-4 62 26 88 20 11.5

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BRADEN JORENBY

SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-11 • 190 MADISON, WISCONSIN

18 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Logged limited field time as a reserve in the UMD defensive backfield ... played in five games and came away with two tackles (both in UMD’s 37-0 Homecoming win over Minot State) ... wore No. 39.

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (defensive back and wide receiver) for Madison La Follette High School ... topped the Lancers in both interceptions and receptions as a senior team captain in 2015 ... was an All-Conference award recipient in each of his four seasons with the Madison La Follette High School varsity ... played under Head Coach Scott Swanson ... also was a three-time track a-vnd field letterman with the Lancers.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Patti and Jeff Jorenby ... is majoring in exercise science at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 2 vs. Minot State (10/21/17).

JORENBY’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2017 5-0 1 1 2 0.0 0.0

BRYCE JUEDES

SENIOR • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-11 • 195 MEQUON, WISCONSIN

6 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Enjoyed a breakout year of sorts, setting career highs for tackles (26 -- double his previous two year’s production combined) ... appeared in 11 games and made one start.

2016: Bounced back nicely from a injury-riddled 2015 season and earned himself the starting right outside linebacker berth for some seven games ...

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finished up the year with 11 total tackles, a forced fumble and one quarterback hurry ... was a NSIC All-Academic Team qualifier.

2015: Missed a majority of the year -- some seven games -- with a knee injury ... made one tackle in his collegiate debut (UMD’s home opener against Wayne State) and picked up his other rookie-year stop the following week at Sioux Falls.

2014: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Was selected the 2013 North Shore Defensive Back of the Year in his final year of competition at Homestead H.S. ... also secured All-State first team and All-Region first team that fall ... served as the Highlanders team captain in 2013.

COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 3 at Concordia-St. Paul (9/17/16). Sacks - 1.0 at Minot State (10/8/16). Tackles For Loss - 1.0 at Minot State (10/8/16).

JUEDES’ DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2015 4-0 1 1 2 0.0 0.0 2016 12-8 7 4 11 1.0 1.0 2017 11-1 12 14 26 0.0 2.5 Totals 27-9 20 19 39 1.0 3.5

MATT JUNEAU

SENIOR • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-5 • 290 BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA

66 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was relocated from right to left offensive tackle as a junior ... extended his streak of consecutive starts to a team-high 32 by lining up with the first team in all 12 games.

2016: Delivered a second straight All-NSIC North Division-worthy season (second team) ... started all 12 engagements at right tackle and had plenty to do with the ball-moving successes of the UMD offense (No. 2 nationally in total yards, No. 4 on first downs and No. 6 in scoring).

2015: Seized the Bulldogs’ starting right offensive tackle assignment five games into the year and certainly made the most of it ... went on to attained All-NSIC North Division second team honors ... made eight starts in all.

2014: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-time football letterman (tight end, defensive line, offensive line and punter) and

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PERSONAL: Is the son of Tim and Gretchen Juneau ... is majoring in marketing at UMD.

JOSH KARFONTA

R-FRESHMAN • RUNNING BACK • 5-7 • 185 WATERFORD, WISCONSIN

4 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (running back and defensive back) at Catholic Memorial High School ... was sidelined for a good chunk of his senior season, but still served as the Crusaders' team captain ... placed first on the Crusader scoring charts in both 2015 and 2014 and led the club in rushing as a junior ... secured All-Classic 8 Conference, All-City, and All-Region honors in 2015 ... played under head coach Bill Young ... lettered three times in track for the Crusaders and was a part of the 4 x 100 relay state champion unit ... also was a fixture on the Catholic Memorial High School baseball diamond as a fouryear starting outfielder.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Ronald and Debra Karfonta ... is majoring in business at UMD.

TYLER KEECH

R-FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE LINE • 6-4 • 240 TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA

47 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter (defensive end, tight end and linebacker) at Two Harbors High School ... had a hand in 63 total tackles as a senior, including a team-high 14 stops for a loss, and also recovered two fumbles ... was an All-Northeast White Sub-District team and competed in the Minnesota Football Show-

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case All-Star Game in December 2016 ... received All-State Class AAA Academic honors as well during his final prep season ... played under head coach Tom Nelson ... also participated in golf, track (thrower and sprinter), soccer (midfielder) and hockey (goalie) for the Agates.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Nathan and Kelly Keech ... is majoring in psychology at UMD.

ANDREW KIMBALL

SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE BACK • 6-0 • 200 DULUTH, MINNESOTA

20 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Filled a relief role with the Bulldogs' last line of defense ... made four appearances -- including the season opener against nationally-ranked Sioux Falls ... was involved in two tackles and also forced and recovered a fumble.

2016: Had to sit out the entire season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules.

BEFORE UMD: Transferred to UMD in 2016 from Bemidji State University ... was redshirted as a first-year freshman with the Beaver program the previous fall ... is a 2015 graduate of Duluth East High School ... started three seasons (safety, running back, linebacker, return specialist) for the Greyhounds ... collared All-Mississippi Conference and All-Section 7AAAAA first team honors for the second year in a row as a senior ... captained the 2014 Greyhounds while playing under under head coach Joe Hietala ... was also an All-State academic team in 2014 ... also lettered in track and field (sprints and pole vault) and lacrosse (long stick midfielder).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Andrew Kimball (a UMD employee) and Terriann (who played basketball at Minnesota State University-Moorhead) Kimball ... has one younger brother (Tommy) ... his uncle, Todd Hambrecht, was a running back at the University of North Dakota (1997-2000).

COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 1 at Mary (11/11/17) and vs. Minot State (10/21/17).

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SOPHOMORE• DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-8 • 165 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

MICHAEL KIRKENDOLL

SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-10 • 170 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

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AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Made an immediate --and sizable -- splash with the Bulldogs' ball-stopping brigade ... was one of just two true UMD freshmen to see playing time ... received first start at the right cornerback post and appeared in all 12 games ... had a hand in 22 total tackles and paced the Bulldogs in special teams stops with 10 (all on kickoffs) ... also had a pair of interceptions, the first of which he returned 42 yards (the longest by a Bulldog in 2017) in a 34-21 double-overtime victory at Wayne State ... wore No. 19.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (defensive back and quarterback) at Rufus King High School ... capped off his rewarding prep career in 2016 by being named the All-Milwaukee City Conference Offensive Player of the Year for the second time in as many seasons ... nailed down Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State honorable mention honors that year as well ... was a two-time All-Milwaukee City Conference first team defensive back and quarterback ... captained the Generals as both a junior and senior ... played under head coach Tom Wozniak ... also was a fourtime track lettermen (long jumper).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Ronnie King and Amanda Brown ... is an undeclared major at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 5 vs. St. Cloud State (9/28/17). Sacks - 1.0 vs. St. Cloud State (10/10/15). Tackles For Loss - 1.0 at Northern State (10/14/17). Interceptions - 1 vs. Minot State (10/21/17) and at Wayne State (9/23/17).

Pass Breakups - 2 at Minnesota State-Moorhead (10/7/18) and vs. St. Cloud State (9/28/17).

BEFORE UMD: Transferred to UMD in 2018 after a one-season stint at North Dakota State School of Science ... had a hand in 37 total tackles -- 25 solos and 12 assists -- with the 2017 Wildcats ... also came away with one interception ... is a 2017 graduate of Whitefish Bay High School.

KING’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT PBU TFL 2017 12-5 12 10 22 4 1.5 KINGS INTERCEPTION STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG

AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year starter (offensive line) for Lakeville North High School ... was bestowed with All-South Suburban Conference and Minneapolis Star-Tribune All-Metro honors following his farewell year ... voted the Panthers' Lineman of the Year that same season ... played under head coach Brian Vossen and with current UMD teammate Wade Sullivan ... also lettered in track (throws) as a prep.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Patrick and Mary Laing ... is majoring in mechanical engineering.

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AUSTIN KURYLO

R-FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-11 • 175 BRISTOL, WISCONSIN

12 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (wide receiver, defensive back and running back) at Westosha Central High School ... was chosen to the All-Southern Lakes Conference first team in 2016 -- one year after being an honorable mention pick ... played under head coach Tyson Mengel ... is a four-time Falcon track letterman (sprints and long jump).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Glenn and Jane Kurylo ... is majoring in business at UMD.

BRENT LAING

R-FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-4 • 285 LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA

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JOHN LARSON

SOPHOMORE • QUARTERBACK • 6-1 • 215 BRAHAM, MINNESOTA

9 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Locked down All-NSIC North Division second team honors following a stellar debut year (particularly down the stretch) ... paced the NSIC in both pass efficiency (153.9) and yards per completion (14.4) and was third in touchdown tosses (16) despite missing a pair of games with a lower body injury ... made good in 95 of 165 passes for 1,372 yards and just three interceptions ... placed third among all Bulldog rushers with 365 yards on 90 carries ... established personal bests in basically every statistical category in the season finale with Central Missouri ... rolled up 371 yards while going 23-of-47 passing and rushed a team-high 19 times for another 50 yards ... his 421 yards of total offense that afternoon against the Mules ranked seventh on the program’s all-time single-game charts ... held the distinction of being part of both the longest pass (81 yards) and run (51 yards) play by a 2017 Bulldog.

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year starter (quarterback and linebacker) at Braham High School ... was chosen the Great Polar Conference’s Most Valuable Player for a third consecutive year as a senior ... quarterbacked the Bombers to a pair of Great Polar Conference titles and three Section championships ... served as Braham High School’s team captain in both 2015 and 2014 ... held down the top spot on the Bomber scoring and touchdowns charts and reigned as their leading rusher twice ... played under coach Shawn Kuhnke ... was also a four-time All-Great Polar Conference basketball honoree (point guard and power forward) in addition to lettering three years in both baseball (left fielder and third baseman) and track (sprints) while a prep.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Jen and John Larson ... is majoring in mechanical engineering.

COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Pass Attempts - 47 vs. Central Missouri (12/2/17). Pass Completions - 23 s. Central Missouri (12/2/17). Passing Yards - 371 vs. Central Missouir (12/2/17). Passing Touchdowns - 4 at Mary (11/11/17). Longest Pass Completion - 81 yds. vs. Minnesota Crookston (11/4/17). Interceptions Thrown - 1 (3 Times). Rushing Attempts - 19 vs.

Central Missouri (12/2/17). Rushing Yards - 97 vs.

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Minot State (10/21/17). Longest Rush - 51 yds. vs Minot State (10/21/17). Total Plays - 66 vs. Central Missouri (12/2/17). Total Offense Yards - 421 vs.

Central Missouri (12/2/17).

LARSON’S PASSING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS CMP ATT INT PCT YDS TD LNG 2017 10-5 95 167 3 .569 1372 16 81 LARSON’S RUSHING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LNG 2017 10-5 90 365 4.1 3 51 LARSON’S TOTAL OFFENSE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS TP RUSH PASS TOTAL TD 2017 10-5 257 365 1372 1737 10

ALEX LASINSKI

SENIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-10 • 185 HORTONVILLE, WISCONSIN

17 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was deployed on a limited basis with UMD’s special team units ... had two tackles (both on kick off returns) while playing in UMD’s final two home assignments of the year ... qualified for the NSIC All-Academic Team..

2016: Remained active on special teams, but contributed to the UMD’s pass receiving coffers for the first time as well ... had five receptions for 29 yards on the year while participating in seven games ... joined 16 other Bulldogs on the NSIC All-Academic Team.

2015: Made four appearances on the year, accumulating rushing yards in two of those ... sat out the season opener with a lower body injury.

2014: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: A three-year letterman (running back, defensive back, and punt/kick returner) and starter at Hortonville High School ... played under head coach Andy Kolosso ... 2013 Bay Conference Offensive Player of the Year ... All-State (2013), All-Area (2103) and All-Bay Conference first team (2013) and second team (2012) selection ... is Hortonville High School’s all-time leader in yardage and touchdowns ... also lettered twice in basketball (guard) and once in track (sprints) as a prep.

PERSONAL: Is the son of John and JoAnne Lasinski ... is majoring in cell and molecular biology.

COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Pass Receptions - 2 at Minnesota Crookston (10/29/16). Pass Reception Yards - 11 vs. at Minnesota Crookston (10/29/16). Longest Pass

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Minnesota Crookston (10/24/15). Rushing Yards - 3 vs. Minnesota Crookston (10/24/15) and at Mary (10/17/15). Longest Rush - 3 yds. vs. Minnesota Crookston (10/24/15) and at Mary (10/17/15).

LASINSKI’S RECEIVING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG 2015 4-0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2016 7-0 5 29 5.8 0 8 2017 2-0 0 0 0.0 0 0 Totals 13-0 5 29 5.8 0 8

TYLER LATTERY SENIOR • TIGHT END • 6-3 • 260 LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA

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Lakeville South High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Kevin and Shar Lattery ... is majoring in finance at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Pass Receptions - 2 at Mary (10/17/15). Pass Reception Yards - 60 at MSU-Moorhead (10/3/15). Pass Reception Touchdowns - 1 vs.

Fort Hays State (12/5/15) and at Mary (10/17/15).

Longest Pass Reception - 60 yds. at MSU-Moorhead (10/3/15).

LATTERY’S RECEIVING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG 2015 12-7 6 98 16.3 2 60 2016 8-4 3 23 7.7 1 14 2017 7-3 2 19 9.5 0 10 Totals 27-14 11 140 12.7 3 60

NOAH LeBLANC

SOPHOMORE • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-2 • 280 HAYWARD, WISCONSIN

AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Battled the injury bug for a second straight year ... was part of the Bulldogs’ opening night lineup before being injured the following weekend at Upper Iowa ... made seven appearances in all, catching two passes for 19 yards.

2016: Missed a third of the season with an upper body injury and subsequently suffered a slight decline in his offensive production from the previous fall ... wrapped up the year with three catches and 23 receiving yards ... started in five of the eight games he saw field time 2015: Helped himself to a first-team tight job and furnished the Bulldog air attack with six receptions and 98 yards ... played in all 12 games (seven as a starter) ... was on the receiving end of a couple of scoring strikes, including one with 19 seconds to go in the first half of the Mineral Water Bowl that gave the Bulldogs the lead for good (at 17-14) in their 30-22 takedown of Fort Hays State ... hooked up with Drew Bauer on UMD’s third -longest pass play of the season (a 60-yarder) at Minnesota State-Moorhead ... sat out the entire 2016 spring practice while tending to an ailing shoulder.

2014: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Was a three-time football letterman (tight end/linebacker/punter) and two-year starter at Lakeville South High School ... played under head coach Larry Thompson ... All-South Suburban Conference first team (2013) and honorable mention (2012) ... AllState honorable mention (2013) ... Academic All-State candidate (2013) ... Cougar team captain (2012 and 2013) ... also lettered twice in basketball (forward) at

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61 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Served as All-NSIC right guard Trapper Ward’s understudy ... made a half dozen appearances for the NSIC North Division champion Bulldogs ... wore No. 59.

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (offensive and defensive lineman) at Hayward High School ... was a member of the All-Heart O’ North Conference and the All-Northwest Region first teams in 2015, his second season in a team captaincy role ... played an integral part in the Hurricane’s conquest of the 2015 Heart O’ North Conference title ... winner of a trio of 2015 Hayward High School football honors -- the Rod Lundberg Award, the Hurricane Award and the Dare to be Great Award ... played under head coach Brian Trettin ... also was a two-season (center) basketball and wrestling (heavyweight) letterman at Hayward High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Peggy and Jon LeBlanc ... is majoring in physical education at UMD.

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DANE LEW

R-FRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 6-1 • 225 EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN

35 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year starter (free safety and quarterback) at Elk Mound High School ... capped off his prep playing days in 2016 by corralling Wisconsin State Football Coaches Association All-State honorable mention acclaim as a defensive back ... made both the All-Dunn-St. Croix Conference and the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram All-Northwest first teams for the second consecutive fall as well ... was entrusted with team captaincy duties in his final two seasons with the Mounders ... has earned WFCA All-State Academic Team status three times ... played under head coach Dave Lew ... has also lettered -- and was an all-conference selection -- in both baseball (outfielder and shortstop) and basketball (forward) at Elk Mound High School.

Highlight Video PERSONAL: Is the son of David and Susan Lew.

JOHN ROSS LINSCHEID

R-FRESHMAN • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-10 • 180 HIGHLAND, WISCONSIN

83 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year starter (quarterback and defensive back) at Highland High School ... was one of 16 finalists for the 2016 Dave Krieg Award, which is given annually to the Wisconsin’s top senior quarterback ... topped the Six Rivers Conference in rushing as a senior with 1,302 yards ... was named the Six Rivers Conference Most Valuable Offensive Player in 2015 ... twice secured All-Six Rivers Conference and Dodgeville Chronicle All-Area honors (2015 and 2016) ... captained the Cardinals for three straight seasons (2014-16) ... was injured for all but two games of his sophomore year ... played under head coach Mike Aide ... also was a four-time prep letterwinner and all-conference performer in a pair of sports -- basketball (guard) and baseball (pitcher, shortstop, outfielder).

PERSONAL: Is the son of John and J.J. Linscheid ... his uncle, John Hebgen, was a Minnesota State Universi-

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ty-Mankato quarterback and a regional finalist for the Harlon Hill Award (NCAA II player of the year) in 1996 ... is an undeclared major at UMD.

SAM LYNCH

SENIOR • DEFENSIVE BACK • 6-0 • 195 PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA

11 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Handled the starting strong safety obligations for a second straight year ... was a All-NSIC North Division honorable mention selection ... wrapped up the year with 28 total tackles to his name and tied for the team lead in fumble recoveries (three) ... brought back one of those miscues 68 yards for a touchdown in a 62-27 trouncing of Mary in the regular season finale ... also had one interception on the year, giving him five for his career (no 2017 Bulldog had more) ... qualified for the NSIC All-Academic Team.

2016: Enjoyed a strong followup to his promising 2015 season ... secured All-NSIC North Division second team recognition after taking a backseat only to that league’s Defensive Player of the Year Beau Bates on UMD’s defensive leader board ... amassed a career-high 50 tackles, including 39 solo stops, while starting in nine of 12 games ... also had a team-leading three interceptions ... the second of those picks came with 1:17 to go in the fourth quarter against Augustana on Sept.

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2015: Proved to be a valuable fit in the Bulldog defensive backfield ... did not see playing time in the season opener at Minnesota State-Mankato, but was called into service in each of the remaining 11 games ... made two starts (at cornerback) during the year ... was involved in 31 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and 3.0 stops for negative yards ... had one interception (in the home finale with Minot State) as well as three pass break ups and one fumble recovery.

2014: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year letterman and two-year starter at Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School ... played under John Hanks and Pat Krieger ... All-North Suburban Conference first team (2013) and honorable mention (2011) pick ... scored touchdowns via pass reception, kick return, fumble return and interception return in 2013 ... led the 2013 Red Knights in touchdown receptions (6), solo tackles (39), interceptions (2),

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PERSONAL: Is the son of Dennis and Lynn Lynch ... his older brother, Jon, was a quarterback with the Bulldogs from 2008-12 ... is majoring in finance at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 8 vs. Sioux Falls (9/21/17) and at Emporia State (11/19/16). Sacks - 1.0 vs. St. Cloud State (10/10/15). Tackles For Loss - 2.0 vs. Northern State (10/15/16). Interceptions - 1 (5 Times). Pass Breakups - 2 (3 Times).

LYNCH’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT PBU TFL 2015 11-2 17 14 31 4 3.0 2016 11-9 39 11 50 10 4.5 2017 11-10 20 8 28 4 4.5 Totals 33-21 76 33 109 18 12.0 LYNCH’S INTERCEPTION STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG 2015 11-2 1 0 0.0 0 0 2016 11-9 3 3 1.0 0 1 2017 11-10 1 4 4.0 0 4 Totals 33-21 5 7 1.4 0 4

MATT McCANN

R-FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-4 • 275 ELEVA, WISCONSIN

71 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Started one season (2016) on both the offensive and defensive lines at Eau Claire’s Regis High School ... captained the Ramblers to the 2016 WIAA Division 6 state title and perfect 14-0 record ... was a second team All-Cloverbelt Conference honoree ... endured a injury-plagued junior season ... earned state All-Academic recognition as a senior ... played under Bryant Brenner ... also started two years in basketball (center) and three seasons in baseball (two-time all-conference pitcher and utility player).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Timothy (a former Michigan Tech University basketball letterman) and Janet McCann ... is majoring in accounting at UMD.

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JOHNNY McCORMICK SOPHOMORE • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2 • 195

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AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Blossomed into one of the Bulldogs’ go-to receivers late in the season ... capped off the year with a six-catch, 98-yard afternoon against Central Missouri ... shared the No. 4 spot on UMD pass reception charts with 16 catches for 188 yards (but no touchdowns) ... also returned a pair of kickoffs 2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (wide receiver, cornerback and return specialist) at Waterford Union High School ... closed out his playing days in 2015 as the Wolverines’ all-time leading receiver ... was chosen the All-Southern Lakes Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior ... twice corralled All-Southern Lakes Conference acclaim (2015 and 2015) ... his senior year resume also included All-County and All-Area citations .. earned his first varsity letter as a member of the 2012 state champion Wolverines ... played under head coach Adam Bakken ... also accrued three track and field letters (sprinter).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Daniel and Shari McCormick ... is majoring in exercise science at UMD COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Pass Receptions - 6 at Central Missouri (12/2/17). Pass Reception Yards - 98 vs.

Central Missouri (12/2/17). Longest Pass Reception - 37 yds. at Wayne State (9/23/17).

McCORMICK’S RECEIVING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG TD LNG 2017 8-0 16 188 11.8 0 37

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CHRIS MCGRADY-WILEY SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-1 • 285

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AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Appeared in three games but generated no defensive statistics.

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter at Chaska High School ... was the lone Hawk to start all 32 games from 2013 to 2015 for a Chaska High School program that went 25-7 ... received the All-Suburban White District Defensive Player of the Year award in 2015 in addition to being a Minnesota Mr. Football nominee ... racked up 175 total tackles, including nine quarterback sacks over his three seasons ... named to the 2014 All-Metro West Conference Team ... played under head coach Bryan Dahl ... also competed in both wrestling (heavyweight) and lacrosse at Chaska High School, PERSONAL: Is the son of Bill Wiley (who played collegiate football at Bucknell University) and Natalie McGrady ... is majoring in finance at UMD. McGRADY-WILEY’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2017 3-0 0 0 0 0.0 1.0

DAN MONSON

SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-2 • 240 INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA

97 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Steadily gained steam -- and playing time -- as the year wore on ... made eight appearances as a backup at the defensive end position ... was in on 10 total tackles and also had one quarterback hurry.

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (linebacker and special teams) at Rosemount High School ... certainly lived up to expectations after being named to the 2015 Star Tribune Pre-Season Dream Team ... wound up as the Irish leader in sacks while attaining a bevy of post-season honors -- Associated Press AllState (third team), Minneapolis Star Tribune All-Metro (second team) and KARE 11 TV All-Metro ... captained

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Rosemount High School as a senior ... paced the club in total tackles the previous year and was rewarded with a spot on the All-South Suburban Conference recognition ... played under head coach Jeff Erdmann ... was a four-time track letterwinner (high jump, triple jump, hurdles and discus) and competed two years in basketball (forward) for the Irish.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Shelly and Lee Monson, a former North Dakota State University linebacker ... is majoring in civil engineering at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 3 at Northern State (10/14/17).Tackles For Loss - 1.0 at Mary (11/11/17) MONSON’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2017 8-0 6 4 10 0.0 1.0

A.J. NAATZ

SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-1 • 230 MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN

31 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Received a promotion to the first team and did not disappoint ... finished fifth among Bulldogs in tackles with a career-high 39 stops (including 6.0 for a loss and 3.5 quarterback sacks) on his way to corralling All-NSIC North Division first team acclaim ... made 10 starts at inside linebacker ... did not take part in the Mineral Water Bowl due to an upper body injury ... was a member of the NSIC All-Academic Team.

2016: Lined up behind All-NSIC talent Zach Bassuener at outside linebacker for the second consecutive season ...played in 11 games -- all in relief -- and racked up nine total tackles ... two of those stops resulted in negative yards for the opposition ... was the only 2016 Bulldog with more than one punt return tackle (he had two) ... qualified for the NSIC All-Academic Team.

2015: Was one of a handful of young linebacking talent the Bulldogs had at their colective disposal ... played in all but one game and finished the year with seven total tackles to his credit ... got three of those stops in a 66-17 home rout of Minnesota Crookston on Oct. 24.

2014: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Was a three-year letterman (linebacker and fullback) and two-year starter at Menomonie High School ... played under head coach Joe Labuda .... was a 2013 All-State, All-Region and All-Big Rivers Conference first team selection ... served as a Mustang team

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PERSONAL: Is the son of Duey and Kay Naatz ... his father served for three years (2007-09) as the University of Wisconsin-Stout’s head football coach and currently is the athletic director at that institution ... his older brother,Tyler, is a former Wisconsin-Stout defensive back ... is majoring in integrated elementary and special education at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 6 at Northern State (10/14/17). Sacks - 2.0 vs. St. Cloud State (9/28/17).

Tackles For Loss - 2.0 vs. St. Cloud State (9/28/17).

NAATZ’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2015 11-0 1 6 7 0.0 0.5 2016 11-0 8 1 9 0.0 2.0 2017 11-0 22 17 39 3.5 6.0 Totals 31 24 55 3.5 8.5

JOSH OJILE

R-FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-2 • 295 BLAINE, MINNESOTA

79 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (offensive and defensive lineman) at Spring Lake Park High School ... captained the 2016 Panthers while snaring Associated Press All-State third team recognition ... was a two-time All-Suburban Red District honoree (2015 and 2016) and a 2016 Minneapolis Star-Tribune All-Metro second teamer ... played under head coach Jeff Schlieff and with his twin brother, Zach Ojile, a fellow member of the Bulldogs’ 2018 redshirt freshman class ... also started two years in basketball (center) in addition to lettering three years in track (thrower).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Michael and Lisa Ojile ... is majoring in pre-law at UMD.

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ZACH OJILE

R-FRESHMAN • RUNNING BACK • 6-1 • 235 BLAINE, MINNESOTA

33 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (linebacker, quarterback, free safety and running back) at Spring Lake Park High School ... reigned as the All-Suburban Red District’s Most Valuable Player in 2016 ... secured Associated Press AllState second team status as a senior quarterback and was a Minnesota Mr. Football finalist ... was a three-time All-Suburban Red District selection (2014, 2015, and 2016) and a member of the 2016 Minneapolis Star-Tribune All-Metro second team ... served as Spring Lake Park High School’s team captain -- along with this twin brother and fellow 2018 UMD fredshirt freshman Josh Ojile -- during his farewell year ... held down the top spot on the 2016 Panther scoring and touchdowns charts and finished as their leading rusher for the second year in a row ... played under coach Jeff Schlieff ... also earned three prep letters in both track (sprinter) and basketball (guard and forward) and was an all-conference selection in each sport.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Michael and Lisa Ojile ... is an undeclared major at UMD.

GARRET OLSON

R-FRESHMAN • QUARTERBACK • 6-0 • 195 EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA

16 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter (quarterback) at Minnetonka High School ... completed 232 of 365 passes (.636) for 2,720 yards and 17 touchdowns during his 18 starting assignments ... also rushed for 956 yards and 12 touchdowns on 257 carries over that stretch ... landed All-District West Metro South Team recognition in 2016 and was voted the Skippers’ Most Valuable Player ... served as team captain as a senior ... played under head coach Dave Nelson, a member of the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame (Class of 2001) ... has also lettered two seasons in baseball (outfielder).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Steven and Heather Olson ... is majoring in business at UMD.

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ZACH ORURUO

JUNIOR • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-5 • 300 MADISON, WISCONSIN

70 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Finally got some game reps under his belt while filling a supporting role on the UMD offensive line ... made five appearances, including the Oct. 14 clash at Northern State where he was called on to rush once, picking up a yard after fumbling.

2016: Bid the year a premature adieu when he went down with a season-ending lower body injury in mid-October ... had not played in any games to that point.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter (center) at Robert M. LaFollette High School ... secured All-BIg Eight Conference recognition both of those years (first team in 2014 and second team in 2013) ... was an integral part of two undefeated Madison city championship clubs ... played for head coach Scott Swanson ... participated one year with the Lancer track and field team (shot put and discus).

PERSONAL: Is the son of Gabriel and Kristine Oruruo ... is majoring in civil engineering.

NATE PEARSON

SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-2 • 220 LAKE NEBAGAMON, WISCONSIN

51 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Gave the Bulldog coaching staff plenty of reason to be optimistic about the UMD’s future linebacking plans ... ... wrapped up the year with 29 total tackles -- a figure bettered by only seven Bulldogs (and not one non-fulltime starter) ... 6.5 of those stops resulted in negative yards for the offense ... made his first -- and only -- collegiate start against St. Cloud State on Sept. 28, one of his 11 appearances on the season ... was credited with one of UMD’s six blocked kicks.

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year starter (splitting time between safety, outside linebacker, running back and punter) at Northwestern High School ... ran for more yards (4,157) than anyone in Tiger program history and set the team single-season rushing mark (1,657 yards) as a senior ... recorded 33 tackles and five sacks in addition to averaging

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41.9 yards per punt in 2015 ... was a two-time All Heart O’ North Conference pick (2015 and 2014) and an AllState honorable mention linebacker and punter in 2015 ... collared 2015 Academic All-State honors as well ... served as a team captain during each of his final two years of competition ... played under head coach David Crail ... was a four-time basketball (forward) and track and field (high jump, long jump, and relays letterwinner at Northwestern High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Gary and Susan Pearson ... is majoring in teaching mathematics at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 4 (3 Times). Sacks - 1.0 at MSU-Moorhead (10/7/17). Tackles For Loss 1.0 (3 Times).

PEARSON’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2017 11-1 15 14 29 2.5 6.5

BEAU REDER

SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-1 • 220 SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN

43 AS A BULLDOG: 2016: Had to deal with some stiff challenges for extended playing time at inside linebacker ... wound up making seven appearances and had a pair of tackles when all was said and done.

2015: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter at Superior High School ... was deployed at linebacker, quarterback and punter during his prep career ... captained the 2015 Spartans and was a fellow senior teammate of incoming Bulldog freshman Mitch Anderson ... received the Spartan Award on three occasions ... played under head coach Bob DeMeyer ... also lettered in hockey (forward) and track and field at Superior High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Judy and Richard Reder ... is majoring in business at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 1 vs. Minot State (10/21/17) and Minnesota State-Mankato (9/16/17).

REDER’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2017 7-1 1 1 2 0.0 0.0

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COLE REFSNIDER

R-FRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 6-2 • 220 ROBERTS, WISCONSIN

46 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year starter (linebacker, running back, safety and tight end) at Saint Croix Central High School ... captained the Panthers to the 2016 WIAA Division 4 state championship and secured a spot on the State All-Finals Team ... was a two-time All-Middle Border Conference honoree on both sides of the football ... received a Richmond News Inhuman Award as the Middle Border Conference’s Most Valuable Linebacker in 2016 ... played under head coach Tony DiSalvo ... was a three-time track letterman and the Saint Croix High School record holder in the 110-meter hurdles ... also competed one year with both the Panther golf and wrestling programs.

PERSONAL: Is the son of David and Jeanne Refsnider ... is an undeclared major at UMD.

NATE RICCI

SENIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-0 • 185 STILLWATER, MINNESOTA

5 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was granted an extra year of eligibility (medical redshirt) after suffering a season-ending upper body injury three in Week Three against Minnesota State-Mankato ... still managed 13 receptions and 158 receiving yards his two-plus games while serving as a team captain.

2016: Enjoyed a breakout year -- to say the least -- on his way to All-NSIC North Division first team stardom ... was also selected to the Don Hansen All-Super Region 3 third team ... hauled in the sixth-most passes (61) for the fourth-most reception yards (1,047) in program history ... reigned as UMD’s top punter returner as well, averaging 11.6 yards on 13 returns and one touchdown (a 62-yarder -- the longest by a Bulldog in three years -- versus Winona State on Sept. 20) ... added another 27 yards via the rush (on seven attempts) and completed his lone pass of the season (for 12 yards against Minnesota State-Moorhead) ... made at least one catch in all 12 games, including a career-best 10 in the regular

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season finale at St. Cloud State ... averaged 19.3 yards on three kick returns.

2015: Certainly made a name for himself as a jack-of-all trades ... went from being one of Drew Bauer’s primary pass targets to replacing him at quarterback for the final three-plus games of the year ... turned in his second consecutive 17-catch season and set a career high with 356 receiving yards ... ... relieved Bauer in the last offensive series of the Oct. 31 road clash with Northern State after the All-NSIC North Division signal caller suffered a season-ending injury ... helped lead the Bulldogs to three straight victories the rest of the way, including a 30-22 Mineral Water Bowl triumph over Fort Hays State in the season finale ... completed 39 of 73 passes (53.4 percent) for 356 yards and three touchdowns on the year ... enjoyed his most productive day as a collegian on Nov. 14 by rushing 19 times for 100 yards and adding another 107 yards through the air against visiting Minot State ... broke loose for a 64-yard touchdown run and 59-yard scoring reception in that 36-10 triumph over the Beavers ... placed fifth on the team’s rushing charts with 362 yards -- and four touchdowns on 73 carries ... also brought back four punts (for 28 yards) and three kickoff (for 73 yards).

2014: Blossomed into a nice addition to the Bulldog receiving squadron ... finished the year with 17 reception for 216 yards and four touchdowns ... also rushed two times (for three yards) and even connected on his lone career pass attempt -- an 11-yard trick play scoring strike to quarterback Drew Bauer in a 63-28 rout of visiting Minnesota State-Moorhead on Oct. 4 ... returned two kicks and made six tackles as well.

2013: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Assembled a decorated three-year career at Stillwater High School, hauling in passes and returning kicks for head coach Beau LaBore … was showered with a litany of awards as a senior -- Suburban East Conference Most Valuable Player, Associated Press All-State, Pioneer Press All-State, Minnesota Vikings All-State,All-Suburban East Conference (for the second straight year) … also lettered in basketball and track and field for the Ponies.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Bill and Carol Ricci ... is majoring in marketing and management information systems at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Pass Receptions - 10 at St. Cloud State (11/12/16). Pass Reception Yards - 159 at St. Cloud State (11/12/16). Pass Reception Touchdowns 2 (2 Times). Longest Pass Reception - 56 yds. at Minot State (10/8/16). Rushing Attempts - 19 vs. Minot State (11/14/15). Rushing Yards - 100 vs. Minot State (11/14/15). Rushing Touchdowns - 1 (Four Times).

Longest Rush - 64 yds. vs. Minot State (11/14/15).

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JACKSON RILEY

JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-4 • 240 MONONA GROVE, WISCONSIN

87 AS A BULLDOG: BEFORE UMD: Spent two seasons at Western Illinois University ... was redshirted as a first-year freshman with the Leathernecks (who were then under the direction of former UMD head coach Bob Nielson) in 2015 and then played in six games the following year ... had one reception

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that season -- a 28-yarder vs. Northern Iowa University ... lettered five times in football at Monona Grove High School while playing for head coach Mike Stassi … secured All-Conference first team honors in each of his final two seasons as a tight end as well as a defensive lineman in 2014 ... also was an All-Region first team honoree at both positions as a senior … helped contribute to the Silver Eagles’ conquest of the 2013 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 3 state title ... was selected to play in the WFCA 2015 All-Star game … had 35 career catches for 456 yards and five touchdowns ... also was a five-time basketball letterman with the Silver Eagles … 2013 football team on the D3 state championship…

MIKE RYBARCZYK JUNIOR • QUARTERBACK • 6-1 • 185 ADDISON, ILLINOIS

8 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Lined up under center on opening night at James S. Malosky Stadium and also started the following game at Upper Iowa before suffering a season-ending upper body injury during the 33-21 victory over the Peacocks ... put up 50 passes (a 2017 UMD high) in the opener versus Sioux Falls completing 26 of those for 228 yards ... threw his first collegiate touchdown strike against Upper Iowa while going 2-for-10.

2016: Took the most snaps of any non-starting UMD quarterback ... was record-setting senior Drew Bauer’s chief replacement and that earned him six relief appearances ... made good on 15 of 26 passes for 141 yards with one pick and no touchdowns in those half dozen outings ... rushed 12 times for an additional 59 yards and scored twice ... debuted in UMD’s Sept. 17 road win over Concordia-St. Paul.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter at Addison Trail High School ... was a 2014 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 7A All-State selection, a All-West Suburban Conference pick, the WSG Offensive Player of the Year, and the Suburban Life’s All-Area Most Valuable Player ... suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8 of his senior year (had led the Blazers to a 7-0 record at that point), but still managed to throw for 822 yards and 11 touchdowns while adding another 420 yards (and nine scores) on the ground ... amassed 2,207 passing yards, 734 rushing yards and 34 total touchdown during his three years with the Blazer varsity ... played for head coach Paul Parpet Jr ... lettered twice in baseball (shortstop,

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Longest Pass Completion - 43 yds vs. Sioux Falls (8/31/17). Interceptions Thrown - 2 (2 Times). Rushing Attempts - 15 vs. Sioux Falls (8/31/17). Rushing Yards - 30 at Minot State (10/8/16). Rushing Touchdowns - 1 (2 Times). Longest Rush - 16 yds. vs. Mary (11/5/16).

Total Plays - 65 vs. Sioux Falls (8/31/17). Total Offense Yards - 183 vs. Sioux Falls (8/31/17) RYBARCYK’S PASSING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS CMP ATT INT PCT YDS TD LNG 2016 7-0 15 26 1 57.7 141 0 37 2017 2-2 28 60 1 46.7 265 1 43 Totals 9-2 43 86 2 50.0 406 1 43 RYBARCYK’S RUSHING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LNG 2016 7-0 12 59 4.9 2 16 2017 2-2 18 -35 -1.9 0 7 Totals 9-2 30 24 0.8 2 16 RYBARCYK’S TOTAL OFFENSE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS TP RUSH PASS TOTAL TD 2016 7-0 38 59 141 200 2 2017 2-2 78 -35 265 230 1 Totals 9-2 116 24 406 430 2

ADAM RYSKI

R-FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-3 • 280 EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA

72 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter (offensive tackle and guard) at Eden Prairie High School ... was on the receiving end of All-West Metro District first team honors as a senior ... anchored an offensive line that helped the Eagles to a runnerup Minnesota State Class AAAAAA finish in 2016 ... played under head coach Mike Grant ... lettered one year in lacrosse (defender) at Eden Prairie High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Mike and Renee Ryski ... is majoring in communication.

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ANDREW SCHIESSL SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-1 • 225 MENASHA, WISCONSIN

48 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Did not play.

2016: Did not play..

2015: Was given special teams and reserve linebacker assignments in his inaugural collegiate go-around ... served as senior outside linebacker Mark Nahorniak’s primary relief man ... played in eight games (with the last of those coming on Oct. 31 at Northern State) and generated 12 total tackles ... seven of those stops came on back-to-back weekends in victories over Mary (four tackles) and Minnesota Crookston (three).

2014: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year letterman and three-starter at linebacker for Menasha High School ... played under head coach Jeremy Korth ... Fox Valley Association South Defensive Player of the Year and Linebacker of the Year (2013) ... All-FVA South Conference (2012 and 2013) ... All-Region (2012 and 2013) ... All-Region Defensive Player of the Year (2013) ...All-Wisconsin State honorable mention (2013) ... team captain (2013) ... also lettered three years in baseball (outfielder) two in basketball (forward) at Menasha High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Paul and Shelly Schiessl ... is majoring in electrical engineering at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 4 at Mary (10/17/15).

SCHIESSL’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2015 8-0 0 5 5 0.0 0.0 2016 6-0 8 4 12 1.5 2.5 2017 0-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Totals 14-0 8 9 17 1.5 2.5

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ERIC SCHMITZ

R-FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE BACK • 6-2 • 195 OAKFIELD, WISCONSIN

21 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (free safety and quarterback) at Winnebago Lutheran Academy ... made his mark in both the offensive and defensive backfields for the Vikings, attaining All-Wisconsin Flyway Conference recognition three times as a quarterback and once as a free safety ... threw for 3,581 yards and rushed for another 1,824 yards during his Viking career ... assumed the Winnebago Lutheran Academy team captaincy role in 2015 and 2016 ... played under head coach John Boggs ... also lettered three times in both basketball (power forward) and baseball (pitcher, first and third baseman) as a prep.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Scott and Karen Schmitz ... is majoring in business at UMD.

BRANDON SCOTT SENIOR • TIGHT END • 6-3 • 260 KASSON, MINNESOTA

95 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Did not play ... member of the NSIC All-Academic Team.

2016: Was the unfortunate victim of the numbers game on UMD’s well-stocked defensive front line ... managed one tackle (his first in a Bulldog uniform) in four outings.

2015: Appeared in two games (Wayne State on Sept.

12 and Minnesota Crookston on Oct. 24), but posted no defensive statistics.

2014: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-time football letterman (defensive end and tackle) and three-year starter at Kasson-Mantorville High School ... played under head coach Broc Thrinen ... named All-Hiawatha Valley League (2012 and 2013)and voted Komet Defensive Player of the Year (2013) ... qualified for a Academic All-State Award (2013) ... served as Kasson-Mantorville High School team co-captain (2013) ... was a Minnesota Class AAAA State participant (2012 and 2013 ) ... also lettered three years in basketball (center) as a prep and was the team captain as a senior.

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PERSONAL: Is the son of Randolph and Kelly Scott ... is majoring in biology at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 1 at Minnesota Crookston (10/29/16).

SCOTT’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2015 2-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2016 4-0 0 1 1 0.0 0.0 2017 0-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Totals 6-0 0 1 1 0.0 0.0

JACK SIMS

SENIOR • TIGHT END • 6-5 • 250 EDINA, MINNESOTA

88 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Appeared in seven games and (just as was the case before) had his two pass receptions come at the expense of Mary ... the second of those was a five-yard scoring toss from John Larson in UMD’s 62-27 regular season triumph over the host Marauders (giving him three touchdowns in four career catuches).

2016: Did not see much in the way of passes thrown his way, but made the most of those that did ... caught two passes all season and turned both into touchdowns in a 75-14 victory over Mary in the last Malosky Stadium clash of the year ... was among the 21 Bulldogs who took part in all 12 games.

2015: Got called into action on seven occasions, including the first and final games of the season ... was one of four UMD tight ends to letter and one of two to finish the year without a reception.

2014: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-time football letterman (tight end and linebacker) and two-year starter at Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School ... played under John Hanks and Pat Krieger ... attained All-North Suburban Conference honorable menVtion status in 2013 and was the Red Knights’ yards per receptions leader that season (19.6) ... caught at least one pass in all 10 games as a senior and had 18 catches and five touchdowns in all ... was a prep teammate of current Bulldog senior defensive back Sam Lynch ... also lettered four years in hockey (right wing and defense) for the Red Knights.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Michael and Lisa Sims ... is majoring in communication at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Pass Receptions - 2 vs. Mary (11/11/17 and 11/5/16). Pass Reception Touchdowns

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CHASE SULLIVAN

R-FRESHMAN • KICKER/PUNTER • 5-11 • 170 HUGO, MINNESOTA

41 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-year starter (placekicker and punter) at Mahtomedi High School ... was voted the Mayo Clinic Minnesota Kicker/Punter of the Year for Minnesota in 2016 ... assumed the Zephyrs’ primary kicking and punting duties as a junior after being used on a part-time basis the previous two seasons ... was a 2016 All-Metro East District punter and placekicker ... also received starts at wide receiver and cornerback during the course of his prep career ... holds the Zephyr record for most field goals in one game (three), which he established as a junior ... was perfect on field goal tries that season ... played under head coach Dave Muetzel ... earned a varsity letter in track and field (sprinter) as a sophomore.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Patrick and Anna Sullivan ... is majoring in business at UMD.

WADE SULLIVAN

R-FRESHMAN • RUNNING BACK • 5-8 • 175 LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA

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all-purpose yards and 32 touchdowns while captaining the Panthers to the Minnesota State Class AAAAAA quarterfinals (where they lost to eventual champion Totino-Grace High School) ... rolled up 3,330 yards and 49 touchdowns on the ground during his Panther career ... played under head coach Brian Vossen ... was a prep teammate of fellow 2018 Bulldog redshirt freshman Brent Laing ... is a former state prep wrestling champion, capturing the Minnesota Class AAA 113-pound title as a ninth grader and finishing second at 145 pounds in 2015.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Matt and Dana Sullivan ... is majoring in business at UMD.

EMMANUEL TETTEH-JADA

SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-3 • 255 ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA

93 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Fortified UMD’s first line of defense while appearing in six games ... came away with six total tackles and forced one fumble during his collegiate debut season.

2016: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter for John Marshall High School, patrolling both the offensive and defensive lines ... was an Associated Press All-State and All-Big Southeast District selection as a senior ... also counted himself among the 30 players named to the Minnesota Vikings All-State High School Team that year ... earned the Rockets’ 2015 Defensive Player of the Year Award ... Academic All-Conference honoree in 2015 ... played under head coach Kevin Kirkeby ... also lettered twice in track and field (thrower) for the Rockets.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Patricia Tetteh and Victor Lartey ... is majoring in biochemistry at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 2 vs. Mary (11/11/17).

TETTEH-JADA’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2017 6-0 5 1 6 0.0 0.0

AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter (running back) at Lakeville North High School ... was showered with a bevy of highend honors and citations in 2016 including Minnesota Football Coaches Association Mr. Football, Associated Press All-State (first team), St. Paul Pioneer Press East Metro Offensive Player of the Year, Gatorade Player of the Year for Minnesota and Minneapolis Star-Tribune All-Metro (first team) ... closed out his senior year with 2,178

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TREVOR THOMPSON

SENIOR • DEFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-1 • 245 NEENAH, WISCONSIN

92 AS A BULLDOG: BEFORE UMD: Three-time football letterman (defensive end, fullback and long snapper) and two-year starter at Neenah High School ... played under head coach Steve Jung ...Valley Football Association South Defensive Lineman of the year (2013) ... All-VFA South first team (2013) and honorable mention (2012), All-State honorable mention (2013), All-Region first team (2013) and Appleton Post-Crescent All-Area (2013) ... ... Rockets team captain (2013) ... also lettered one year (heavyweight) at Neenah High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Scott Thompson and Pam Winck.

THOMPSON’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT SACK TFL 2015 6-0 0 5 5 0.0 0.0 2016 9-0 8 4 12 1.5 2.5 2017 6-0 2 0 2 0.0 0.0 Totals 21-0 10 9 19 1.5 2.5

NATE THORPE

R-FRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 6-3 • 210 COLD SPRING, MINNESOTA

42 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (linebacker and tight end) at Rocori High School ... captained the Spartans to a third straight Section 8 AAAA title and a Minnesota State Class AAAA Tournament appearance as a senior ... was named to the St. Cloud Times All Area team in 2015 after posting a school-record 146.5 total tackles ... received honorable mention notice from that same newspaper the following year ... played under head coach Mike Rowe ... was also a track and field letterwinner (thrower and sprinter) at Rocori High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Jeff (who played football at South Dakota State University in 1983 and 1984) and Becky Thorpe ... his older brother, Nick, completed his Bulldog football career in 2017 and was an All-NSIC first team honoree as a senior defensive end ... is majoring in mechanical engineering at UMD.

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JAVIEN VERSEY

R-FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-10 • 190 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

30 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter (defensive back, wide receiver, running back and linebacker) at Patrick Henry High School ... was saluted with All-District honors in both 2016 and 2015 ... topped the Patriots’ in scoring and served as their team captain during his final prep go-around ... played under head coach Mark Heiser ... also flexed plenty of muscle with the Patrick Henry High School track program -- took second and fourth in the 200- and 100-meter dashes, respectively at the 2016 Minnesota State Class AA Meet ... also lettered twice in baseball (outfielder) at Patrick Henry High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Jerry Versey and Lakesha Walton ... is an undeclared major at UMD.

TRAPPER WARD

SENIOR • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-5 • 295 RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN

69 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Projected himself into the starting right guard picture and made the most of it by landing All-NSIC North Division second team honors ... was among the nearly one dozen Bulldogs to start in all 12 games.

2016: Served as All-American Peter Bateman’s understudy at left offensive tackle for a second straight season ... appeared in five outings.

2015: Took snaps in seven of the team’s 12 games ... bypassed the Oct. 3 road bout with Minnesota State-Moorhead while nursing an ankle injury.

2014: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-time football letterman (offensive line) and four-year starter at Rice Lake High School ... played under head coach Dan Hill ... All-Big Rivers Conference first team (2013) and honorable mention (2012) ...

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram All-Northwest Team (2013) ... Warrior team captain (2013) ... also lettered twice in basketball (center) and once in track (thrower) at Rice Lake High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Brad and Sabrina Ward ... is majoring in biology at UMD.

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GUS WEDIG

KYLE WEBB

JUNIOR • RUNNING BACK • 6-1 • 190 CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN

SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-4 • 215 WALWORTH, WISCONSIN

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23 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was limited to two outings for the second straight year ... made the most of the first of those two appearances by rushing 10 times for 42 yards in a 54-6 thumping of Minnesota Crookston on Nov. 4 ... also took part in the season finale against Central Missouri.

2016: Accrued playing time on a couple of occasions (both in home bouts with Augustana and Mary) but produced no offensive or defensive statistics ... battled a lower body injury for the better part of the season ... wore No. 10.

2015: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Three-year starter (wide receiver, running back and kick returner) at Chippewa Falls High School ... made both the All-BIg Rivers and All-Chippewa County teams as a junior and senior and was an Eau Claire Leader-Telegram All-Northwest Team pick in 2014 ... captained the Cardinals during his last season with the program ... played for head coach Chuck Raykovich ... also lettered three years in track (regional and sectional-qualifying sprinter) at Chippewa H.S. PERSONAL: Is the son of Brian and Dawn Webb ... his father played basketball at Manchester College (for then head coach Steve Alford, who is now coaching at UCLA) while his grandfather is an Indiana State football alumnus ... Had a great uncle who did time in the National Football League with the Green Bay Packers and the American Football League with the Oakland Raiders ... is majoring in economics at UMD. COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Rushing Attempts - 10 vs. Minnesota Crookston (11/4/17). Rushing Yards - 42 vs. Minnesota Crookston (11/4/17). Longest Rush -24 yds. vs. Minnesota Crookston (11/4/17).

WEBB’S RUSHING STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LNG 2016 2-0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2017 2-0 10 42 4.2 0 24 Totals 4-0 10 42 4.2 0 24

AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Fate, in the form of a late-season upper body injury, intervened in what had been a promising year ... missed a third of the season, but still managed to rack up more tackles (a career-high 47) than all but one Bulldog (Zach Bassuener with 61) ... made seven starts at inside linebacker ... was in on 11 stops (a 2017 UMD single-game best) against Minnesota State-Mankato on Sept. 23 ... turned in one of the more memorable plays of the season the following week -- a leaping block Wayne State’s 20-yard field goal attempt in the first overtime of UMD’s 34-31 double OT Bulldog triumph ... also had three pass breakups (all against Upper Iowa, which was one shy of a Bulldog record), 7.5 tackles for a loss and two fumble recovers as a junior ... served as UMD’s primary long and short snapper for the second straight year 2016: Came into his own and sparked plenty of special teams and defensive mayhem ... ranked seventh among Bulldogs in total tackles with 32 stops ... four of those tackles were behind the line of scrimmage ... also listed 2.5 sacks, four pass breakups, four quarterback hurries, two blocked kicks and one forced fumble on his sophomore year stat line ...equaled a Bulldog 2016 single-game best by having a hand in 12 tackles at Minnesota Crookston ... made his first collegiate start in the NCAA II playoff clash at Emporia State.

2015: Shined on the special teams, but also showed plenty of encouraging signs as a backup linebacker ... led all Bulldogs in special teams tackles with nine (including seven on the kickoffs) ... racked up 28 total tackles overall and also had a pair of pass breakups 2014: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Secured a spot on the Associated Press All-State Team as a senior at Big Foot High School in 2013 ... was chosen the Rock Valley South Defensive Player of the Year that season on addition to attaining All-RVC and All-Region acclaim for the second year in a row.

COLLEGIATE HIGHS: Total Tackles - 12 vs. Minnesota Crookston (10/29/16). Sacks - 1.0 (3 Times). Tackles for a Loss - 2.0 vs. Sioux Falls (8/31/18) andat Minot State (10/8/16). Pass Breakups - 3 at Upper Iowa (9/9/18).

WEDIG’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TT 2015 12-0 14 14 28 2016 12-1 15 19 34 2017 9-8 28 19 47 Totals 33-9 57 52 109

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KURTIS WEIGAND

R-FRESHMAN • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-5 • 230 BLAINE, MINNESOTA

82 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: One-year starter (tight end) at Blaine High School ... collared All-District and All-Northwest Suburban Conference as a senior ... paced the Bengals in yards per reception that season while helping lead them to the Minnesota State Class AAAAAA semifinals ... played under head coach Tom Develice ... also earned two letters in basketball (as an All-Conference power forward) and four in lacrosse (All-Section defender) at Blaine High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Kreg and Julie Weigand ... is anundeclared major at UMD.

JOE YERNATICH

SENIOR • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-3 • 290 DULUTH, MINNESOTA

74 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was handed the keys to the starting left offensive guard job at the outset of the season and didn’t give them back ... lined up along side fellow junior and tackle Matt Juneau on the left side in all 12 starts ... earned NSIC All-Academic Team honors.

2016: Maintained the No. 2 left offensive guard assignment -- for the second season in a row -- supporting starter Nolan Folkert ... received a healthy dose of game-day combat, playing all but three of the club’s 12 engagements ... qualified for the NSIC All-Academic Team.

2015: Got the opportunity to work the offensive trenches in four games -- including the opening two of the year.

2014: Was redshirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Four-time football letterman (offensive and defensive line) and three-year starter at Duluth East High School ... played under head coach Joe Hietala ...

All-Mississippi Conference first team (2012 and 2013), Duluth News--Tribune All-Area first team (2012 and 2013) ... Section 7AAAAA first team (2013) and honorable mention (2012) ... Greyhound team captain (2013) ... also lettered three times in track (shot put) and twice in basketball (center) at Duluth East High School.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Matt and Yvone Yernatich ... one

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of his older sisters, Marisa, was a four-year basketball standout at Minnesota State-Moorhead (2009-13) ... earned a B.S. degree in finance in Dec. 2017 from UMD and is now pursuing an M.B.A. degree.

JAKE ZEILER

R-FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-3 • 300 NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS

75 AS A BULLDOG: 2017: Was red-shirted as a first-year freshman.

BEFORE UMD: Two-year starter (offensive and defensive line) at Neuqual Valley High School ... was a 2016 AllDupage Valley Conference first team pick and All-Dupage County honorable mention honoree ... captained the Wildcats as a senior ... played under head coach Bill Ellinghouse ... also lettered in rugby, basketball (center) and track and field (shot put) for the Wildcats.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Jon and Nora Zeiler ... is majoring in environmental science at UMD.

JOE YERNATICH

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2018 bulldog FIRST-YEAR FRESHMEN

BYRON BYNUM WIDE RECEIVER BLAINE, MINN.

TREYVON CAHALAN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN CHAMPLIN, MINN.

KEAGAN CALCHERA QUARTERBACK EAU CLAIRE, WIS.

BRAD DATI LINEBACKER OCONOMOWOC, WIS.

MICHAEL EMPTING DEFENSIVE BACK ALEXANDRIA, MINN.

DAYVIA GBOR DEFENSIVE BACK BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN.

MARCUS GLODOWSKI DEFENSIVE BACK STEVENS POINT, WIS.

SPENCER GOERDT OFFENSIVE LINEMAN DUBUQUE, IOWA

TRENT HAMERSKI DEFENSIVE BACK PLOVER, WIS.

LOGAN HENDRICKSON DEFENSIVE LINEMAN BALSAM LAKE, WIS.

HAYDEN IVERSON WIDE RECEIVER LAKE MILLS, WIS.

JONNY JENSEN DEFENSIVE BACK BROOKFIELD, WIS.

ARIK JOHNSON OFFENSIVE LINEMAN BIRCHWOOD, WIS.

GAVIN KNOTT WIDE RECEIVER DE PERE, WIS.

BRANDEN MATTEEN DEFENSIVE BACK ESKO, MINN.

JOSH PITZ OFFENSIVE LINEMAN APPLETON, WIS.

TIM POKORNOWSKI DEFENSIVE BACK CLOQUET, MINN.

MAX SHELLUM OFFENSIVE LINEMAN BROOKLYN PARK, MINN.

NOAH SKIFTON WIDE RECEIVER ONALASKA, WIS.

TRENT TATUR OFFENSIVE LINEMAN MAPLE GROVE, MINN.

CHAMERE THOMAS DEFENSIVE BACK LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

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2018 UMD roster NO. NAME 1 Bishop McDonald 1 Dain Hudson 2 Justic’e King 3 Bill Atkins 4 Josh Karfonta 5 Nate Ricci 6 Bryce Juedes 7 Mitchell Johnson-Martin 8 Mike Rybarczyk 9 John Larson 10 Johnny McCormick 11 Sam Lynch 12 Austin Kurylo 13 Jason Balts 14 Ben Everhart 16 Garrett Olson 17 Alex Lasinski 18 Braden Jorenby 20 Andrew Kimball 21 Eric Schmitz 22 Tyrik Carmickle 23 Kyle Webb 24 Tareq Abulebbeh 25 Dan Branger 26 Wade Sullivan 27 Michael Kirkendoll 28 Ryan Duxbury 29 Griffin Hill 30 Javien Versey 31 A.J. Naatz 32 Bryce Harder 33 Zach Ojile 34 Tory Adams 35 Dane Lew 37 Bryce Heim 41 Chase Sullivan 42 Nate Thorpe 43 Beau Reder 44 Gus Wedig 45 Cameron Hausman 46 Cole Refsnider 47 Tyler Keech 48 Andrew Schiessl 49 Isaac Erdmann 50 Alex Helmer 51 Nate Pearson 53 Seth Desrocher 54 John Birkholz 56 Cory Dixon 60 Dan Bartels 61 Noah LeBlanc 63 Dylan Gessell 66 Matt Juneau 67 Jason Anderson 69 Trapper Ward 70 Zach Oruruo 71 Matt McCann 72 Adam Ryski 73 Chris Edyvean 74 Joe Yernatich

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POS. DB WR DB DB RB WR DB DB QB QB WR DB DB WR QB QB RB DB DB DB DB WR DB PK RB DB LB RB DB LB LB RB RB LB RB PK/P LB LB LB P/PK LB DL LB LB LB LB LB LB LB OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL

HGT. 6-0 5-8 5-8 6-0 5-7 6-0 5-11 5-8 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-2 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-1 5-10 6-0 5-8 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-1 5-10 5-11 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-5 6-5 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-3

WGT. 185 175 165 195 185 185 195 180 185 215 195 195 175 200 215 195 185 190 200 195 175 190 175 185 175 170 210 215 190 230 225 235 210 225 195 170 210 220 215 225 220 240 225 210 220 220 250 210 210 295 280 285 290 285 295 300 275 280 290 290

YR. So. R-Fr. So. Jr. R-Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. R-Fr. Sr. Jr. R-Fr. Sr. So. So. R-Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. R-Fr. So. Sr. So. R-Fr. Sr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Jr. R-Fr. Jr. R-Fr. R-Fr. So. Sr. Jr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. R-Fr. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Sr. Sr.

HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM) Oakdale, Minn. (North St. Paul H.S.) Waukesha, Wis. (Waukesha West H.S.) Milwaukee, Wis. (Rufus King H.S. Minnetonka, Minn. (Hopkins H.S.) Waterford, Wis. (Catholic Memorial H.S.) Stillwater, Minn. (Stillwater H.S.) Mequon, Wis. (Homestead H.S.) La Crosse, Wis. (La Crosse Central H.S.) Addison, Ill. (Addison Trail H.S.) Braham, Minn. (Braham H.S.) Waterford, Wis. (Waterford Union H.S.) Plymouth, Minn. (Benilde-St. Margaret’s H.S.) Bristol, Wis. (Westosha Central H.S.) Barron, Wis. (Barron H.S.) Eau Claire, Wis. (Eau Claire Memorial H.S.) Eden Prairie, Minn. (Minnetonka H.S.) Hortonville, Wis. (Hortonville, H.S.) Madison, Wis. (Madison La Follette H.S.) Duluth, Minn. (Bemidji State U.) Oakfield, Wis. (Winnebago Lutheran Academy) Junction City, Kan. (Fond du Lac Tribal and C.C.) Chippewa Falls, Wis. (Chippewa H.S.) San Diego, Calif. (Southern Illinois U.) Dayton, Minn. (Champlin Park H.S.) Lakeville, Minn. (Lakeville North H.S.) Milwaukee, Wis. (N.D. State School of Science) Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. (Wisconsin Rapids H.S.) Antioch, Ill. (Antioch H.S.) Minneapolis, Minn. (Patrick Henry H.S.) Menomonie, Wis. (Menomonie H.S.) Chippewa Falls, Wis. (Chippewa Falls H.S.) Blaine, Minn. (Spring Lake Park H.S.) Hutchinson, Minn. (U. of St. Thomas) Eau Claire, Wis. (Elk Mound H.S.) Saint Charles, Minn. (Plainview-Elgin-Millville H.S.) Hugo, Minn. (Mahtomedi H.S.) Cold Spring, Minn. (Rocori H.S.) Superior, Wis. (Superior H.S.) Walworth, Wis. (Big Foot H.S.) New Richmond, Wis. (New Richmond H.S.) Roberts, Wis. (Saint Croix Central H.S.) Two Harbors, Minn. (Two Harbors H.S.) Menasha, Wis. (Menasha H.S.) Menasha, Wis. (Menasha H.S.) Prescott, Wis. (Prescott H.S.) Lake Nebagamon, Wis. (Northwestern H.S.) Brainerd, Minn. (Brainerd H.S.) Rosemount, Minn. (Rosemount H.S.) Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Patrick Henry H.S.) Franklin, Wis. (Franklin H.S.) Hayward, Wis. (Hayward H.S.) Cohasset, Minn. (Grand Rapids H.S.) Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Champlin Park H.S.) Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Champlin Park H.S.) Rice Lake, Wis. (Rice Lake H.S.) Madison, Wis. (La Follette H.S.) Eleva, Wis. (Eau Claire Regis H.S.) Eden Prairie, Minn. (Eden Prairie H.S.) Hurley, Wis. (Hurley H.S.) Duluth, Minn. (Duluth East H.S.)

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2018 UMD roster NO. NAME 75 Jake Zeiler 76 Brent Laing 77 Donte Johnson 78 Jake Hansen 79 Josh Ojile 81 Tyler Lattery 82 Kurtis Weigand 83 John Ross Linscheid 84 Obi Ibeneme 86 Nick Eliason 87 Jackson Riley 88 Jack Sims 90 Blaze Beltran 92 Trevor Thompson 93 Emmanuel Tetteh-Jada 94 Tom Johnson 95 Brandon Scott 96 Chris McGrady-Wiley 97 Dan Monson 98 Dre Greer 99 Brock Albrecht

Byron Bynum

Treyvon Cahalan

Keagan Calchera

Brad Dati

Michael Empting

Dayvia Gbor

Marcus Glodowski

Spencer Goerdt

Trent Hamerski

Logan Hendrickson

Hayden Iverson

Jonny Jensen

Arik Johnson

Gavin Knott

Branden Matteen

Josh Pitz

Tim Pokornowski

Max Shellum

Noah Skifton

Trent Tatur

Chamere Thomas

POS. OL OL DL OL OL TE WR WR WR WR WR TE DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL WR OL QB LB DB DB DB OL DB DL WR DB OL WR DB OL DB OL WR OL DB

HGT. 6-3 6-4 5-10 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-5 5-10 6-2 6-5 6-4 6-5 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-2 5-10 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-0 5-7 6-1 6-3 5-10 6-2 5-11 5-10 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-5 5-11 6-2 5-10

WGT. 300 285 260 265 295 260 230 180 205 220 240 250 245 245 255 275 260 285 240 295 235 180 345 200 220 195 160 170 245 185 260 185 160 260 150 175 265 180 225 160 295 165

YR. R-Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Jr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. R-Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM) Naperville, Ill. (Neuqua Valley H.S) Lakeville, Minn. (Lakeville North H.S.) Fond du Lac, Wis. (Fond du Lac H.S.) Suamico, Wis. (Bay Port H.S.) Blaine, Minn. (Spring Lake Park H.S.) Lakeville, Minn. (Lakeville South H.S.) Blaine, Minn. (Blaine H.S.) Highland, Wis. (Highland H.S.) Eagan, Minn. (Eastview H.S.) Andover, Minn. (Andover H.S.) Monona Grove, Wis. (Western Illinois U.) Edina, Minn. (Benilde-St. Margaret’s H.S.) Pewaukee, Wis. (Pewaukee H.S.) Neenah, Wis. (Neenah H.S.) Rochester, Minn. (Rochester John Marshall H.S.) Freedom, Wis. (Xavier H.S.) Kasson, Minn. (Kasson-Mantorville H.S.) Chaska, Minn. (Chaska H.S.) Inver Grove Heights, Minn.(Rosemount H.S.) Dolton, Ill. (Mount Carmel H.S.) Woodbury, Minn. (East Ridge H.S.) Blaine, Minn. (Blaine H.S.) Champlin, Minn. (Champlin Park H.S.) Eau Claire, Wis. (Eau Claire Memorial H.S.) Oconomowoc, Wis. (Brookfield East H.S.) Alexandria, Minn. (Alexandria Area H.S.) Brooklyn Center, Minn. (Brooklyn Center H.S.) Stevens Point, Wis. (Amherst H.S.) Dubuque, Iowa (Walhert Catholic H.S.) Plover, Wis. (Stevens Point Area Senior H.S.) Balsam Lake, Wis. (Unity H.S.) Lake Mills, Wis. (Lake Mills H.S.) Brookfield, Wis. (Brookfield Academy) Birchwood, Wis. (Rice Lake H.S.) De Pere, Wis. (De Pere H.S.) Esko, Minn. (Esko H.S.) Appleton, Wis. (Appleton West H.S.) Cloquet, Minn. (Cloquet H.S.) Brooklyn Park, MInn. (Champlin Park H.S.) Onalaska, Wis. (Onalaska H.S.) Maple Grove, Minn. (Maple Grove H.S.) Las Vegas, Nevada (Palo Verde H.S.)

HEAD COACH: Curt Wiese ASSISTANT COACHES: John Steger, Noah Pauley, Peter Lue, Trey Dill, Nate Johnson, Sam King, Marcus McLin, Isaac Vesel ATHLETIC TRAINERS: Mike Wendinger, Donnie Hermanson, Alisia Macioch, Melina Avinon, Jordan Hagenbucher STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH: Matt Bauman EQUIPMENT MANAGER: Kiel Fechtelkotter

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2017 statistics/results RESULTS OVERALL 9-3 | NSIC 9-2 | HOME 3-2 | ROAD 6-1

TEAM STATISTICS UMD

DATE RESULT ATTENDANCE Aug. 31 No. 17 Sioux Falls 26, UMD 7* 5,124 Sept. 9 UMD 33, Upper Iowa 21* 1,423 Sept. 16 No. 8 Minnesota State 38, UMD 23* 4,557 Sept. 23 UMD 34, Wayne State 31* 1,281 Sept. 28 UMD 34, St. Cloud State 21* 2,542 Oct. 7 UMD 23, MSU-Moorhead 14* 3,102 Oct. 14 UMD 41, Northern State 0* 2,404 Oct. 21 UMD 37, Minot State 0* 3,779 Oct. 26 UMD 17, Bemidji State 0* 606 Nov. 4 UMD 54, Minnesota-Crookston 6* 2,332 Nov. 11 UMD 62, U Mary 27* 575 Dec. 2 Central Missouri 38, UMD 28# 2,000

*Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Game #Mineral Bowl (Excelsior Springs, Mo.)

SCORE BY QUARTERS

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2nd

3rd

4th

OT

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129

80

83

3

393

Opponents

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RUSHING TC GAIN LOSS NET AVG TD LNG Anthony Wood 135 728 22 706 5.2 8 34 Austin Sylvester 99 413 21 392 4.0 2 32 John Larson 90 470 105 365 4.1 3 51 Ben Everhart 65 277 104 173 2.7 2 17 Griffin Hill 20 129 7 122 6.1 1 26 Bryce Heim 29 120 2 118 4.1 0 11 Kyle Webb 10 53 11 42 4.2 0 24 Jack Connolly 5 33 12 21 4.2 1 15 Dominic Bonner 4 25 6 19 4.8 0 15 Nick Larson 2 15 0 15 7.5 0 12 Jason Balts 5 16 4 12 2.4 0 14 Nolan Folkert 8 10 0 10 1.2 4 2 Aaron Gorres 1 4 0 4 4.0 0 4 Dre Greer 2 3 0 3 1.5 2 2 Zach Oruruo 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 0 BULLDOGS 516 2,337 393 1,944 3.8 23 51 OPPONENTS 402 1,646 450 1,196 3.0 11 55 PASSING ATT COMP INT PCT YDS TD LNG EFF John Larson 95 167 3 56.9 1,372 16 81 153.92 Ben Everhart 90 154 2 58.4 1,259 8 55 141.66 Mike Rybarczyk 28 60 1 46.7 265 1 43 85.93 Jack Connolly 4 8 0 50.0 24 0 9 75.20 BULLDOGS 220 395 6 55.7 2,993 25 81 137.19 OPPONENTS 157 316 13 49.7 2,157 14 63 113.41 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD LNG AVG/G Jason Balts 57 1,003 17.6 8 81 83.6 Dominic Bonner 41 534 13.0 9 52 44.5 James Conner 31 432 13.9 1 52 36.0 Johnny McCromick 16 188 11.8 0 37 23.5 Austin Sylvester 16 91 5.7 1 46 7.6 Nate Ricci 13 158 12.2 1 42 52.7 Obi Ibeneme 12 165 13.8 1 33 13.8 Anthony Wood 12 158 13.2 0 21 13.2 Kenyon Phillips 8 82 10.2 0 20 6.8 Nick Eliason 6 66 11.0 1 32 7.3 Jack Sims 2 21 10.5 1 16 3.0 Griffin Hill 2 20 10.0 1 11 2.9 Tyler Lattery 2 19 9.5 0 10 2.7 Regis Henke 1 42 42.0 0 42 3.5 Nick Larson 1 14 14.0 1 14 1.6 BULLDOGS 220 2,993 13.6 25 81 249.4 OPPONENTS 157 2,157 13.7 14 63 179.8

OPP

FIRST DOWNS 257 155

By Rushing 113 62

By Passing 132 84

By Penalty 12 9 RUSHING YARDS 1,944 1,196 Yards Gained 2,337 1,646 Yards Lost 393 450 Rushing Attempts 516 402 Avg. Yards/Game 162.0 99.7 PASSING YARDS 2,993 2,157 Comp-Att-Int 220-395-6 157-316-13 Avg. Yards/Game 249.4 179.8 TOTAL PLAYS 911 718 TOTAL YARDS 4,937 3,353 Avg. Yards/Play 5.4 4.7 Avg. Yards/Game 411.4 279.4 FUMBLES/LOST 25/16 30/25 PENALTIES/YARDS 58/472 62/645 THIRD DOWNS 63/187 39/157 FOURTH DOWNS 20/35 5/14 TIME OF POSSESSION 34:42 25:03 TOTAL OFFENSE TP RUSH PASS TOT AVG/G John Larson 257 365 1,372 1,737 173.7 Ben Everhart 219 173 1,259 1,432 179.0 Anthony Wood 135 706 0 706 58.8 Austin Sylvester 99 392 0 393 32.7 Mike Rybarczyk 78 -35 265 230 115.0 OTHERS 123 743 97 840 70.0 BULLDOGS 911 1,944 2,993 4,937 411.4 OPPONENTS 718 1,196 2,157 3,353 279.4 SCORING TD 1P 2-R 2-C 2-P FG PTS D. Branger 0 35-37 1-2 0 0 9-14 64 J. Balts 8 0 4-7 0 0 0 56 D. Bonner 9 0 0 0 0 0 54 A. Wood 8 0 1-1 0 0 0 50 N. Folkert 4 0 0 0 0 0 24 J. Larson 3 0 0 0 0 0 18 A. Sylvester 3 0 0 0 0 0 18 B. Everhart 2 0 0 0 0-1 0 12 D. Greer 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 G. Hill 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 N. Ricci 1 0 1-1 0 1 0 8 O. Ibeneme 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 A. Helmer 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 J. Sims 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 S. Lynch 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 BULLDOGS 52 37-40 7-11 0 0-1 10-16 393 OPPONENTS 30 25-28 1-1 0 0-1 5-10 222 ALL-PURPOSE YARDS RUSH REC PR KR IR TOT Jason Balts 12 1,003 112 287 0 1,414 Anthony Wood 706 158 0 0 0 867 Dominic Bonner 19 534 52 138 0 743 Austin Sylvester 392 91 0 0 0 483 James Conner -1 432 0 38 0 469 OTHERS 817 775 46 101 123 1,862 BULLDOGS 1,944 2,993 210 564 123 5,834 OPPONENTS 1,196 2,157 127 1,303 43 4,826

FIELD GOALS FG-FGA PCT 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ LNG BLK Dan Branger 9-14 64.3 0-0 3-7 4-4 2-3 0-0 45 3 Cameron Hausman 1-2 50.0 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 25 0

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2017 statistics/single-game highs DEFENSIVE STATS SOLO AST TOT TFL/YDS SACKS/YDS INT/YDS PBU FR/YDS FF BLK Zach Bassuener 29 32 61 9.5/57 6.0/46 0/0 0 3/0 1 0 Bishop McDonald 32 15 47 1.0/2 0.5/1 2/30 7 0/0 2 1 Gus Wedig 28 19 47 7.5/20 1.5/4 0/0 3 2/0 1 1 Kegan Wirtz 31 11 42 2.0/7 0/0 1/10 4 0/0 3 0 A.J. Naatz 22 17 39 6.0/38 3.5/31 0/0 1 1/0 0 0 Kale Boomer 24 11 35 0/0 0/0 1/18 1 1/0 1 0 Karl Finkel 15 14 29 12.0/46 4.5/27 0/0 0 3/0 2 0 Nate Pearson 15 14 29 6.5/27 2.5/19 0/0 0 0/0 1 1 Mitchel Johnson-Martin 23 5 28 4.0/9 0/0 1/0 1 2/0 1 0 Sam Lynch 20 8 28 4.5/9 0/0 1/4 3 3/68 0 0 Regis Henke 12 15 27 6.0/41 2.5/19 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Bryce Juedes 12 14 26 2.5/4 0/0 0/0 2 0/0 0 0 Alex Helmer 11 14 25 4.5/33 1.5/8 1/11 0 0/0 0 0 Desi Fielding 15 10 25 3.0/11 1.0/7 0/0 0 1/0 0 0 Bill Atkins 15 10 25 1.0/1 0/0 1/0 1 0/0 1 0 Cory Dixon 13 11 24 2.5/6 3.5/18 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Justic’e King 12 10 22 1.5/4 2.0/16 2/50 2 0/0 0 0 Nick Thorpe 11 9 20 7.0/26 0/0 0/0 0 1/0 0 0 Dre Greer 5 15 20 6.5/29 0/0 0/0 0 1/0 1 0 Harry Momoh 10 5 15 1.0/2 0/0 0/0 0 2/15 0 1 Jake Goodman 8 3 11 0/0 0/0 1/0 0 0/0 0 2 Aaron Gorres 5 5 10 1.0/10 0/0 0/0 0 1/0 1 0 Alex Wood 5 5 10 1.0/2 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Dan Monson 6 4 10 1.0/2 0/0 0/0 0 1/0 0 0 Dennis Archibald 7 2 9 0/0 0/0 2/0 0 0/0 0 0 Tom Johnson 2 6 8 1.5/5 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Emmanuel Tettah-Jada 5 1 6 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 1 0 James Connor 3 2 5 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Ty Sullivan 3 1 4 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 2/0 0 0 Tyler Morris 4 0 4 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Courtney Fowler 3 0 3 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 TEAM 2 0 2 1.0/2 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 1 0 Beau Reder 1 1 2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Alex Lasinski 2 0 2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Braden Jorenby 1 1 2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Trevor Thompson 2 0 2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Andrew Kimball 1 1 2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 1/0 1 0 John Birkholz 1 0 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 1/0 0 0 Matt Juneau 0 1 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Dan Bartels 0 1 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Jared Karow 0 1 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Austin Sylvester 1 0 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Dominic Bonner 1 0 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Nick Eliason 1 0 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Nick Larson 1 0 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Cameron Hausman 1 0 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Tyler Lattery 1 0 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 Griffin Hill 1 0 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0 UMD TOTALS 423 294 717 94/398 30/190 13/123 25 25/83 18 6 OPP TOTALS 518 360 878 79/325 32/207 6/43 42 16/125 15 6

INDIVIDUAL

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS

Rushing Attempts 29 by Anthony Wood at Bemidji State (10/26) Rushing Yards 128 by Anthony Wood vs. St. Cloud State (9/28) Rushing TDs 2 by Nolan Folkert at Northern State (10/14)

2 by Anthony Wood at Bemidji State (10/26) Long Run 51 yds. by John Larson vs. Minot State (10/21) Pass Attempts 50 by Mike Rybarczyk vs. Sioux Falls (8/31) Pass Completions 27 by Ben Everhart at Wayne State (9/23) Passing Yards 422 by Ben Everhart at Wayne State (9/23) Passing TDs 4 by Ben Everhart vs. St. Cloud State (9/28)

4 by John Larson at Mary (11/11) Long Pass 81 by John Larson to Jason Balts vs.Minnesota Crookston (11/4) Pass Receptions 9 by Jason Balts vs. Sioux Falls (8/31)

9 by Jason Balts at Wayne State (9/23) Receiving Yards 217 by Jason Balts at Wayne State (9/23) TD Receptions 2 by Three Players Total Plays 66 by John Larson vs. Central Missouri (12/2) Total Yards 428 by Ben Everhart at Wayne State (9/23) Total Tackles 11 by Gus Wedig vs. MSU-Mankato (9/16) QB Sacks 2.0 by Three Players Tackles For Loss 2.0 by 11 Players Interceptions 1 by 13 Players

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INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG TD LNG Justic’e King 2 50 25.0 0 42 Dennis Archibald 2 0 0.0 0 0 Ben McDonald 2 30 15.0 1 30 Bill Atkins 1 0 0.0 0 0 M. Johnson-Martin 1 0 0.0 0 0 Sam Lynch 1 4 4.0 0 4 Alex Helmer 1 11 11.0 1 11 Jake Goodman 1 0 0.0 0 0 Kegan Wirtz 1 10 10.0 0 10 Kale Boomer 1 18 18.0 0 18 BULLDOGS 13 123 9.5 2 42 OPPONENTS 6 43 7.2 0 17 PUNTING NO YDS AVG LNG TB FC I20 BLK Cameron Hausman 65 2,356 36.2 54 1 16 19 0 BULLDOGS 65 2,356 36.2 54 1 16 19 0 OPPONENTS 85 3,011 35.4 61 5 23 14 12 KICK RETURNS NO YDS AVG TD LNG Dominic Bonner 13 138 10.6 0 32 Jason Balts 12 287 23.9 0 43 James Conner 3 38 12.7 0 14 Johnny McCormick 2 51 25.5 0 36 Courtney Fowler 1 22 22.0 0 22 Brock Albrecht 1 9 9.0 0 9 Nate Ricci 1 16 16.0 0 16 Regis Henke 1 3 3.0 0 3 UMD TOTALS 34 564 16.6 0 43 OPP TOTALS 66 1,303 19.7 1 100 PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG TD LNG Jason Balts 16 112 7.0 0 20 Dominic Bonner 6 52 8.7 0 17 Nate Ricci 3 1 0.3 0 6 Harry Momoh 1 34 34.0 0 0 Nate Pearson 11 11 11.0 0 11 BULLDOGS 27 210 7.8 0 20 OPPONENTS 18 127 7.1 1 42

TEAM

First Downs 29 at U-Mary (11/11) Total Plays 89 vs. Central Missouri (12/2) Total Yards 528 vs. Central Missouri (12/2) Average Yards/Play 7.0 at Northern State (10/14) Rushing Attempts 57 vs. Central Missouri (12/2) Rushing Yards 300 at Northern State (10/14) Average Rush Yards/Play 6.0 at Northern State (10/14) Pass Attempts 57 vs. Central Missouri (12/2) Pass Completions 29 vs. Central Missouri (12/2) Passing Yards 449 vs. Central Missouri (12/2) Passing Touchdowns 4 vs.St. Cloud State (9/28) 4 at Mary (11/11) Average Pass Yards/Play 10.2 vs. Minnesota Crookston (11/4) QB Sacks 7 at MSU-Moorhead (10/7) Turnovers 4 vs. Sioux Falls (8/31)

4 at Wayne State (9/23) Interceptions 3 vs. Minot State (10/21)

3 vs. Minnesota-Crookston (11/4)

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KICK RETURN FOR TD UMD - Jason Balts vs. Emporia State (11/19/16), 90 yards OPP - Jaylen Zachery, Central Missouri (12/2/17), 100 yards PUNT RETURN FOR TD UMD - Nate Ricci vs. Winona State (9/10/16), 62 yards OPP - Jason Towns, Sioux Falls (8/31/17), 42 yards INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR TD UMD - Alex Helmer vs. Minnesota Crookston (11/4/17), 11 yards OPP - David Clark, Sioux Falls (9/19/15), 33 yards FUMBLE RECOVERY FOR TD UMD - Zach Bassuener vs. Mary (11/5/16), 0 yards OPP - Trevor Long, Minnesota Crookston (11/4/17), 69 yards EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT RETURN FOR 2 PTS UMD - Jim Johnson vs. Central Washington (9/23/06) OPP - Channing Barber, Northern State (10/15/16) SHUTOUTS UMD - UMD 37, Bemidji State 0 (10/21/17) OPP - Wayne State College 7, UMD 0 (9/17/11) OVERTIME GAME UMD 34, Wayne State 31 (9/23/17 - 2 OTs) 100 RUSHING YARDS Anthony Wood at Bemidji State (10/26/17), 104 yards 200 RUSHING YARDS Logan Lauters vs. Northern State (10/18/14), 200 yards 300 YARDS PASSING John Larson vs. Central Missouri (12/2/17), 371 yards 400 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS John Larson vs. Central Missouri (12/2/17), 421 yards 150 YARDS PASS RECEIVING Jason Balts vs. Wayne State (9/23/17), 217 yards TWO BULLDOGS RUSHED FOR 100 YARDS Drew Bauer (160) & Darren Walker (113) vs. Concordia-St. Paul (9/17/16) THREE BULLDOGS RUSHED FOR 100 YARDS Logan Lauters (154), Drew Bauer (111) & Austin Sikorski (103) vs. Southwest Minnesota State (9/20/14)

2017 WIN-LOSS SUMMARY W L Home Overall 3 2 Away Overall 6 1 Day Games 6 1 Night Games 2 2 Natural Grass 0 0 Artificial Turf 9 3 Leading After 1st Quarter 7 2 Trailing After 1st Quarter 1 1 Tied After 1st Quarter 1 0 Leading at Halftime 8 1 Trailing at Halftime 1 2 Tied at Halftime 6 0 Trailing After 3rd Quarter 3 3 Tied After 3rd Quarter 0 0 Overtime 1 0 When Scoring First 8 1 When Opponent Scores First 1 2

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“Duluth State Teachers College had its first team in 1930, and 28 players responded to Coach Kovach’s call...”

So records the 1930-31 yearbook, The Chronicle, depicting the origins of Bulldog football when the University of Minnesota Duluth wasn’t the University of Minnesota Duluth at all, but rather the Duluth State Teachers College (DSTC). “Coach Kovach,” a.k.a. Frank Kovach, an industrial arts specialist organized and coached the first team that would later evolve into one of the most successful college programs in the land. Appropriately enough, Kovach directed his troops to a winless season as the Bulldogs debuted in 1930 with two ties — a scoreless deadlock against Itasca Junior College, and a 6-6 verdict versus Duluth Junior College — and three losses in their only five outings.

Following Kovach’s baptismal year, he yielded the coaching gavel to Lloyd Peterson in 1931, beginning an era that would continue through the 1957 season.

Peterson’s (and DSTC’S) first victory ever came in the second tilt of the season against Winona State Teacher’s College, a 7-0 whitewash.

In 1932, the Bulldogs were jammed in a four-way tie for first place in the Northern Intercollegiate Conference, their initial taste of championship football, and in 1934 DSTC captured its first outright title. The latter part of the 1930s was one of the more fruitful periods in Bulldog history.

From 1934 to 1939, DSTC constructed a 31-7-2 record with championships again in 1937 and 1938.

The pre-World War II days found the Bulldogs’ football program struggling and 1941 produced the worst campaign in the school’s history to that point with a 1-6 record.

When world peace was restored, however, the Bulldogs made a quick comeback as they tied for the NIC crown in 1946 and again in 1948.

The Bulldogs played an independent schedule in 1949 and traded in their

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green and gold colors in 1950 to become the Maroon & Gold of the University of Minnesota Duluth.

The newly-named UMD then aligned with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) in 1950. The 1951 season boiled down to a showdown between the Bulldogs and Gustavus Adolphus, and, in 17-degree wintry weather, the Gusties stopped the Bulldogs’ drive to bring home their first MIAC championship.The following season was the most disastrous year UMD has ever experienced as it suffered through an 0-7-1 record.

The mid-1950s were a period for slowly refueling the program with respectability.

In 1957 Peterson stepped down after 24 years of skilling shepherding the Bulldogs.

His replacement was a Crosby-Ironton native who had worked wonders at Morris and Morningside (Edina) High Schools — Jim Malosky — and within three years, the Bulldogs had earned a MIAC crown.

UMD successfully defended its title in 1961, but the program slumped again in the mid-1960s with three successive sub.500 seasons.The Bulldogs were nosed out for the crown in 1967, despited cobbling together a nifty 7-1-1 record, but again fell below the .500 mark in 1968 and 1969.

After nearly a 30-year absence, UMD rejoined the Northern (Sun) Intercollegiate Conference in 1976. Over the next 28 years, the Bulldogs would suffer just one losing season in conference play while amassing a 196-95-5 record en route to capturing nine NSIC championships.

The first of those crowns came in 1979 when UMD won its final five league matchups of the year (including a convincing 34-8 home win over Minnesota State University-Moorhead) to claim a share

of the NSIC title with MSU-Moorhead. The following year, the Bulldogs did what no UMD outfif had ever done before — finished a season unbeaten and untied — as it posted a perfect 10-0-0 overall record while leading all NCAA II teams in both scoring offense (35.4 points per game) and scoring defense (7.6 ppg). By October 1981, UMD had strung together a 20-game winning streak, which at the time was the longest in all of college football. Then, on Halloween of that year, MSU-Moorhead knocked the Bulldogs from the ranks of the unbeatens, stunning the overflow record-crowd of 5,862 at Griggs Field with a 29-0 victory. UMD went on to finish the season sporting a 9-1-0 mark in all games and placed second to (who else?)

MSU-Moorhead in the league standings.

The Bulldogs returned to the top of the NSIC heap in 1985 by reeling off seven straight wins to end the year, and also laid claim to conference crowns in 1990, 1995 and 1996.

The 1997 season marked the end of a truly golden era for Bulldog football. Due to health concerns, the legendary Jim Malosky was forced to retire following a memorable 40year coaching run at UMD. The winningest coach in NCAA Division II football history at the time, Malosky just seemed to get better with age as his troops finished below the .500 mark on only two occasions during his final 28 seasons.

Upon Malosky’s departure, UMD floundered somewhat until the dawn of a new century.

Bob Nielson’s arrival as head coach in 1999 signaled a resurgence and, in 2001, Nielson and the Bulldogs posted a 9-3-0 overall mark, the most victories in a season for UMD since 1990. The Bulldogs, who fell just short of an NSIC crown for the second straight season, made the school’s first-ever postseason appearance by taking part in the 37th Mineral Water Bowl in Excelsior Springs, Mo., against Central Missouri State University.

One season later, in 2002, the Bulldogs enjoyed one of their most productive seasons in team history to that point, going a perfect 11-0 during the regular season (including a 9-0 mark in NSIC play when it averaged a league-record 47.9 points per outing) and earning their inaugural berth in the NCAA II playoffs. UMD, which set or equaled 59 team and individual records during the course of the year and were

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this is bulldog football NSIC champs for the first time in a half dozen years, suffered a 45-41 last-second road setback to Northwest Missouri State University in its NCAA playoff debut.

UMD continued its victorious ways in 2003, posting an 8-3 overall mark.A Nov. 15 game against Winona State was to be the Bulldogs’ temporary farewell to the NSIC following 42 years of affiliation split by 26 seasons in the MIAC. After five years on the Bulldog sidelines, Nielson traded in his headset on December 1, 2003 to take over as UMD’s Director of Athletics. One of Nielson’s first major moves was to hire his successor.

Looking west, he found his man in Kyle “Bubba” Schweigert, who had paid his dues the previous 15 years as highly-regarded assistant coach at the University of North Dakota. Schweigert piloted the Bulldogs through their inaugural go-around of North Central Conference activity five years ago, but it didn’t take long for his troops to settle into their new digs. UMD used a relentless and a record-breaking air attack to tie for the 2005 NCC crown and qualify for NCAA II postseason play for the second time in four years. Schweigert stepped down as head coach after the 2007 season (the final year of competition for the historic NCC) and his replacement was also his predecessor, Bob Nielson. In his first year back at the controls, Nielson proceeded to marshal the Bulldogs through a season for the ages, claiming the school’s first NCAA II title in any sport and going a perfect 15-0.

UMD, which amassed a 10-0 record in NSIC play -- a league first , capped off the 2008 season with a 21-14 triumph over Northwest Missouri State in the NCAA II championship in Florence, Ala. Two weeks earlier, the Bulldogs posted what is arguably the most momentuous victory in UMD athletic history by derailing perennial NCAA II powerhouse Grand Valley State University 19-13 in overtime. That win came on the road over a team which had, at the time, gone 51-1 and won two NCAA II championships during the past four years.Although it wasn’t able to successfully defend their national title the following fall, UMD still managed to advance to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA II playoffs and walk off with its second straight outright NSIC crown.

But it didn’t take long for the Bulldogs to regain their national championship touch. In 2010, just 24 months removed from capturing the school’s first NCAA II crown in any sport, UMD cobbled together

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another remarkable 15-0 run. Despite being without the services of four key members of its opening day starting cast on offense -- including three-time All-American running back Isaac Odim (who suffered a seasonending knee injury six weeks in), UMD stll managed to walk out of Florence with another NCAA II title trophy in tow, thanks in part to a defense which allowed just 12.7 points per outing during the year -- a figure unmatched by any club in the nation.What’s more, the Bulldogs became the first team in NCAA II history to finish 15-0 in more than one season and just the eighth school to have been crowned champion more than once. Although the Bulldogs were unable to retain the NCAA II title belt in 2011, they did manage to capture a share of their schoolrecord fourth NSIC crown in a row and rolled up 31 consecutive conference victories (four shy of the league record) before succumbing on the road to Wayne State College (Neb.) in week three of the season. UMD also secured

its fourth NCAA II playoff berth in as many years and, and, in the second round, toppled No. 1-ranked and undefeated Colorado State University-Pueblo 24-21 on the road before falling 31-25 to visiting Wayne State University(Mich.) in the quarterfinals the ensuing week. The 2012 season would turn out to be Nielson’s final go-around at UMD as he resigned in late December to assume the head coaching position at Western Illinois University. That was a little over a month after his Bulldogs won a fifth successive NSIC North Division title (they were second in the overall league standings) and participated in NCAA II postseason play for a fifth straight time.

Curt Weise, who was Nielson’s trusty and talented offensive coordinator for five years, was promoted to the head job in late December 2012 and picked up right where his predecessor left off, directing UMD to an 11-2 record during his debut season. For an encore the next fall, the 2013 Liberty Mutual Division II Coach of the Year and the Bulldogs went 13-1 (which was the third most single-seasons wins in team history), corralled their school-record 19th NSIC

championship and made a seventh straight trip to the NCAA II playoffs. After a one-year absence from NCAA II postseason play in 2015 (but a season-ending Mineral Water Bowl win over Fort Hays State), the Bulldogs returned to the national event (for the eighth time in nine years) in 2016. Last fall, UMD again took part in the Mineral Water Bowl and locked up its 10th NSIC North Division title in as many tries.

UMD has harvested several outstanding players throughout its rich 84-year history including halfbacks Ted McKnight (the 1976 NCAA II rushing leader), Dick Pesonen and Lou Barle, end Tom Adams, offensive tackle Vern Emerson, and defensive tackle Dave Viaene -- all of whom did time in the National Football League. Another Bulldog product, the late Dan Devine, gained national recognition as a respected collegiate and professional coach. Devine, who captained and quarterbacked UMD in 1947, went on to enjoy prosperous head coaching stays at the University of Missouri, the University of Notre Dame (where he won a national championship) and the Green Bay Packers. Most recently, outside linebacker Russ Rabe, UMD’s all-time quarterback sack leader, joined the school’s legends by signing a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints in April 2005 before going on suit up for the NFL Europe’s Hamburg Sea Devils the next summer. In addition, quarterback Ted Schlafke distinguished himself following a brilliant four-year collegiate stay in 2008 by becoming the first Bulldog to land a spot on the American Football Coaches Association All-American team as well as the first to be a Harlon Hill Award (most outstanding player in NCAA) quarter finalist. Odim repeated that Harlon Hill feat one year later while landing on five separate All-American teams. The school’s only three-year football All-American (2008-10), Odim exited UMD owning no less than 17 team single-game, single-season and lifetime records and, in the summer of 2011, strutted his stuff with the San Diego Chargers of the NFL during the preseason as a free agent. Five years ago, offensive guard Garth Heikkinen, who started in a school-record 54 consecutive games, was bestowed with the Gene Upshaw Division II National Lineman of the Year Award (a UMD first) and in 2014, Heikkinen’s one-time linemate, left guard Andrew Muer, became the first Bulldog to be named to seven different All-American teams (one more than Heikkinen).

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UMD NATIONAL postseason honors Harlon Hill Trophy Finalists The Harlon Hill Trophy has been awarded annually since 1986 to the most outstanding player in NCAA Division II football and is voted on by the sports information directors from the nation’s 150-plus NCAA II football-playing schools.

2009—Isaac Odim (RB)-Top 9 Finalist (Finished fourth in the final voting) 2008—Ted Schlafke (QB)- Quarterfinalist (Finished fourth in the final voting) 2005—Greg Aker (WR) Top 24 Candidate 2003—Tim Battaglia (WR) Top 24 Candidate 1986—Corey Veech (RB) Top 24 Candidate

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GENE UPSHAW NCAA II LINEMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD The Gene Upshaw Lineman of the Year Award has been presented annually since 2004 to the top NCAA Division II junior or senior offensive or defensive lineman in the nation. Sports information directors from each of the football-playing Division II institutions are the sole voters.

2012—Garth Heikkinen (Recipient) 2016—Peter Bateman (Top 8 Finalist)

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD WINNERS The National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award is presented annually to 16 senior student-athletes nationwide who have excelled in the classroom and on the football field football and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship.

2010—Isaac Odim 1997—Steve Blackmarr

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LIBERTY MUTUAL COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD (NCAA II]

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The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award is the leading college footballhonor recognizing coaches for their sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility and excellence, on and off field 2013—Curt Wiese (Recipient) 2011—Bob Nielson (Finalist) 2010—Bob Nielson (Recipient)

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bulldog all-americans 2017—Nolan Folkert-OT (^HM) 2016—Beau Bates (^3rd/+HM) 2016—Drew Bauer (+HM) 2016—Beau Bofferding (+^HM) 2015—Peter Bateman-OT (∞1st/^HM) 2015—Jonathan Harden-DT (∞1st) 2015—David Boegel-DB (∞2nd) 2015—Brent Stiglich-LB (∞2nd) 2015—Drew Bauer-QB (∞HM) 2015—Mark Nahorniak-LB (∞HM) 2014—Andrew Muer-OG (#*^∞1st/+∆2nd/@3rd) ROBBIE AURICH 2014—Logan Lauters-RB (∞2nd/#3rd/^ HM) 2014—Gavin Grady-LB (∞1st/^ HM) 2014—Aaron Roth-WR (∞3rd) 2014—Drew Bauer-QB (∞HM) 2013—Colby Ring-LB (*1st/#2nd/+HM) 2013—Tom Olson-OT (@^1st) 2013—Chris Vandervest-DE (^HM) 2013—Grant Schnobrich-C (^HM) 2012—Garth Heikkinen-OG (#*+@^1st/∆2nd) 2012—Aaron Roth-RS/WR (∆3rd) 2012—Buma Foncham-NT (^HM) 2012—Andrew Muer-OG (^HM) 2012—Chase Vogler-QB (^HM) 2011—Garth Heikkinen-OG (*+@1st/#2nd/∆HM) TERRY EGERDAHL 2011—David Nadeau-PK (+2nd) 2011—Cody Eich-DB (^HM) 2011—Cory Flesch-OT (+HM) 2011—Rob Huberty-LB (+HM) 2011—Derrick Zappa-DB (^HM) 2010—Cody Eich-DB (^1st) 2010—Kiel Fechtelkotter-LB (#+@1st) 2010—Jim Kunz-DT (^1st) 2010—Isaac Odim-RB (#@2nd) 2010—D.J. Winfield-WR (@2nd) 2009—Robbie Aurich-LB (@^1st/+3rd) 2009—Tobias Lemke-C (+@1st) 2009—Isaac Odim-RB (*+@^1st) GARTH HEIKKINEN 2008—Nate Baier-OG (^1st/#+@2nd) 2008—Mitch Cady-OT (^1st) 2008—Jim Johnson-DB (^2nd) 2008—Tobias Lemke-C (^3rd) 2008—Isaac Odim-RB (^3rd/+HM) 2008—Ted Schlafke-QB (#*^1st/@HM) 2008—D.J. Winfield-WR (^3rd) 2008—Tyler Yelk-DB (+1st/#2nd/@^3rd) 2008—Ben Loth-LB (^HM) 2005—Marcus Davis-DB (~4th) 2004—Russ Rabe-LB (@3rd) 2003—Russ Rabe-DE (^1st) 2002—Peter Lawton-OG (^2nd) ANDREW MUER 2002—Nate Reimers-OT (^3rd) 2001—Peter Lawton-OG (^HM) 2001—Kevin Westbrock-DB (^HM) 1989—Brent Griffith-OT (#^2nd) 1988—Chris Westberg-DB (^1st) 1986—Corey Veech-RB (#2nd) 1986—Scott Claflin-DB (#HM) 1986—Wayde Preston-LB (#HM) 1986—Mark Turcott-DT (#HM) 1983—Marty Fadness-LB (#HM) 1982—Gary Birkholz-OG/OC (#1st/≠ 2nd) 1981—Brad Havron-DE (≠2nd) 1981—Boyd Hanson-RB (#HM) 1980—Amory Bodin-RB (≠HM) 1980—Mike Thomas-OT (#3rd) 1979—Tom Lawrence-DB (#HM) 1978—Cal Barr-LB (#3rd Team) 1978—Amory Bodin-RB (#HM) 1976—Ted McKnight-RB (#1st) 1975—Terry Egerdahl-RB (#1st ) 1974—Mark Johnson-DB (#1st) 1961—Ron Kostiliz-OT (≠2nd) 1961—John Nachtsheim-RB (≠2nd) 1959—Dick Pesonen-RB (#HM)

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GARY BIRKHOLZ

MITCH CADY

CODY EICH

KIEL FECHTELKOTTER

GAVIN GRADY

JONATHAN HARDEN

MARK JOHNSON

JIM KUNZ

TOBIAS LEMKE

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UMD ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS (first team) NSIC (1932-48; 1976-2003; 2008- )

2017—Jason Anderson,C; Jason Balts, WR; Zach Bassuener, LB; Nolan Folkert, OT; Karl Finkel, DE; A.J. Naatz, LB; Keynon Phillips, TE; Nick Thorpe, DE. 2016—Zach Bassuener, LB; Peter Bateman, OT; Beau Bates*, LB; Drew Bauer, QB; Beau Bofferding, RS; Nolan Folkert, OG; Dre Greer, DT; Nate Ricci, WR 2015—Peter Bateman, OT; Beau Bates, LB; Beau Bofferding, WR; Andrew Brees, PK; Karl Finkel, DE; Darion Fletcher, CB; Jonathan Harden, DT 2014—Peter Bateman, OT; David Boegel, FS; Andrew Brees, PK; Gavin Grady, LB; Jonathan Harden, DT; Logan Lauters, RB; Andrew Muer, OG; Phillip Rutz, OL. 2013—Kenny Chowa, CB; Buma Foncham, DT; Andrew Muer, OL; Tom Olson, OT; Colby Ring, LB; Grant Schnobrich, C; Austin Sikorski, RB; Chris Vandervest, DL. 2012—Andrew Brees, PK; Jake Bscherer, OT; Kenny Chowa, DB; Buma Foncham, DL; Cameron Harper, DB; Garth Heikkinnen, OG; Andrew Muer, OG; Colby Ring, LB; Aaron Roth, RS. 2011—Cody Eich, DB; Cory Flesch, OT; Garth Heikkinen, OG; Rob Huberty, LB; David Nadeau, PK; Chris Vandervest, DE; Derrick Zappa, LB. 2010—Robbie Aurich, LB; Cody Eich, DB; Kiel Fechtelkotter, LB*; Cory Flesch, OT; Cameron Harper, DB; Garth Heikkinen, OG; Francis Herzog, OL; Rob Huberty, LB; Eli Kelley, C; Jim Kunz, DT; David Nadeau, PK; Isaac Odim, RB#; Chase Vogler, QB; D.J. Winfield, WR/KR/PR. 2009–Robbie Aurich, LB*; Jake Coauette, TE; Kiel Fechtelkotter, LB; Korey Horn, LB; Tobias Lemke, C; David Nadeau, PK; Isaac Odim, RB#; Kevin Pexa, DE; Cole Strilzuk, DB;Sam Whitney, OT; D.J. Winfield, WR/RS; Brandon Wood, DB. 2008–Nate Baier, OG; Mitch Cady, OT; Jake Comnick, LB; Drew Fautsch, DE; Jim Johnson, DB; Tobias Lemke, OC; Ben Loth, LB; Isaac Odim, RB; Ted Schlafke, QB#; D.J. Winfield, WR~; Tyler Yelk, DB. 2003—Adam Fechhelm, C; Chris Gaines, CB; Dave Otto, LB; Russ Rabe, DE; Dan Soldner, OG. 2002—Tim Battaglia, WR@; Nate Davis, DE; Ricky Fritz, QB#; Chad Gerlach, PK; Cash Langeness, DB; Peter Lawton, OG; Nate Reimers, OT; Ben Tahja, DT; Mike Walters, DT. 2001—Steve Battaglia, WR; Peter Lawton, OT; Patrick Paulsen, OT; Kevin Westbrock, DB*.

2000—Steve Battaglia, WR; Peter Lawton, OT; Jimmy Malo, LB; Kevin Westbrock, DB. 1999—None 1998—Jeff Holubar, DE; Nate Miller, DT; Tim Rohweder, OG; Trevor Theelke, QB. 1997—Wes Bonine, SE; Brian DeDominces, DB; Sam Hardwig, HB; Nate Miller, DT; Tim Rohweder, OG. 1996—Sam Hardwig, HB; Mike Haedt, LB; Kurt King, OG; Brian Oman, OT; Shawn Racine,DB; Andy Wolf, DB. 1995—David Floysand,QB; Scott Graunke, DE *; Kurt King, OG; Brian Oman, OT; Brian Potocnik, LB; Chad Stoskopf, DE. 1994—Marc Achterkirch, LB; Kurt King, OG; Tony Poncelet, TE; Noble Rainville, PK.

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1993—Marc Achterkirch, LB; Dave Emerson, OG; Paul Lombard, OC; Greg Valaskey, QB. 1992—Mark Adler, DE; Ted Greely, OC; Bob Schwartz, OT; Jason Wolf, DB; Jeff Walker, TE. 1991—Sean Callahan, LB; Paul Paczynski, OT; Eric Rajala, HB; Bob Schwartz, OT. 1990—Korey Jazdzewski, DT; Paul Paczynski, OT; Eric Rajala, HB; Dale Roehl, DB; Ron Viaene, DT; Chris Westberg, DB. 1989—Mark Callaway, DB; Scott Concannon, DE; Dale Gessell, QB; Brent Griffith, OT. 1988—Jeff Dunnell, C; Bill Mestelle, DB; Steve Siroin, DE; Chris Westberg, DB. 1987—Jeff Dunnell, C; Jim Malosky, Jr., QB; Bill Mestelle, DB; Greg Ogren, LB; Mike Petrich, DB; Ron Terres, DB; Dave Viaene, DT. 1986—Scott Claflin, DB; Jim Malosky, Jr., QB; Phil Peichel, LB; Wayde Preston, LB; Mark Turcott, DT; Corey Veech, HB. 1985—Leon Banks, C; Jon DeRungs, DE; Kevin Nevala, DB; Steve Peterson, DB+; Craig Potocnik, LB; Mark Turcott, DT; Corey Veech, HB. 1984—Paul Eid, C; Scott Marshall, FB; Steve McGuire, OT; Jeff Sajdak, DB. 1983—Bill Dunsmoor, OG; Marty Fadness, LB; Judd Frahm, DT; Steve Graham, TE; Bruce Grant, QB. 1982—Gary Birkholz, C; Boyd Hanson, HB; Brad Havron, DE; Steve Graham, TE; Craig Nasvik, DT. 1981—Gary Birkholz, C; Jim Crawford, DB; Boyd Hanson, HB; Tom Lawrence, DB; Tom Stoll, HB. 1980—Amory Bodin, RB+; Tom Lawrence, DB; Craig Nasvik, DT; Tom Stoll, HB; Tom Swanson, C; Mike Thomas, OT. 1979—Dave Kent, OT; Tom Lawrence, DB; Brad Mundy, TE; Tom Stoll, HB; Mark Tuska, DE. 1978—Amory Bodin, HB; Cal Barr, LB; Vince Ekroot, DT. 1977—Dave Nelson, OG; Cal Barr, LB; Dan Hofman, DE. 1976—Dave Nelson, OG; Ted McKnight, HB; Pat Kubat, DT. 1948—John Kutschied, T; Fred Murphy, HB. 1947—Bob Galinski, HB; Wes Olson, T. 1946—Bob Galinski, HB; Gus Novotney, E; Wes Olson, T. 1942—None 1941—None 1940—Ozzie Simonich, T. 1939—Al Wendfelt, LT; Ozzie Simonich, T. 1938—Francis Gorham, LE; Al Wendfelt, RG. 1936—Louis Barle, T; Maurice Gorham, QB. 1935—Irving Apmann, G; Louis Barle, T. 1934—Jack O’Hehir, RT; Norm Johnson, LG. 1933—None 1932—Frank Visavotti, T.

MIAC (1951-75)

1975—Barry Becklin, LB; Terry Egerdahl, HB; Pat Kubat, DT; Dave Nelson, OG. 1974—Barry Becklin, LB; Terry Egerdahl, HB; Mark Johnson, DB; Pat Kubat, DT. 1973—John Casey, C; Terry Egerdahl, HB; Mark Johnson, DB; Eric Kaiser, FB; Mike Staum, DE. 1972—Scott Hanna, C; Steve Skildum, LB. 1971—Daryl Niemi, DT; Steve Skildum, LB. 1970—Tom Cady, C. 1969—Al Decker, G. 1968—Neil Ladsten, T; Dick Voltzke, FB. 1967—Vern Emerson, DT, OT; Eric Eversley, HB; Dave Halverson, G; Neil Ladsten, DE; Bob Wilkowski, E. 1966—Vern Emerson, DT; Eric Eversley, HB; Don Larson, DE. 1965—Pat Delaney, LB; Gary Egerdahl, DB; Dean Hoglund, DE. 1964—Dick Fisher, LB; Dean Hoglund, DE; Dick LeBeau, HB. 1963—Dick Carlson T; Dick LeBeau, HB; Ken Schloer, LB. 1962—Ed Galarneault, T; Jack McDowell, G; John Nachtsheim, HB; Bob Naslund, QB; Ken Schloer, FB; Jerry Wherley, C. 1961—Tom Adams, E; Pat Delaney, G; Bruce Johnson, HB; Ron Kosteliz, T; Ed Lundstrom, QB; John Nachtsheim, HB+; Jerry Wherley, C. 1960—Pat Delaney, G; Skip Fontaine, QB; Ron Kosteliz, T; Dave Lindstrom, E; John Nachtsheim, HB; Jerry Richardson, HB; Jerry Wherley, C. 1959—George Melin, T; Dick Pesonen, HB; Lino Rauzi, G. 1958—Dick Pesonen, HB. 1957—Dick Forbort, E; Marv Heikkinen, HB; Dennis Peterson, C. 1956—Darrel Warner, HB. 1955—None 1954—Dave Erholtz, E; Darrel Warner, HB. 1953—None 1952—Bobby Daniels, DB 1951—Ken Johnson, FB; Phil LeTourneau, C; Bob Murray, E.

NCC (2004-07)

2007—Tyler Yelk, DB 2006—Greg Aker, WR; Mark Knudsen, OG 2005—None 2004—Geoff Fischer, DE; Russ Rabe, LB.

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bulldogs & the NFl Bulldogs Signed by NFL Teams TOM ADAMS Minnesota (1962) BRANDAN ANSON Cincinnati Bengals (2008) LOU BARLE Detroit (1938) Cleveland Rams (1939) CAL BARR Atlanta Falcons (1979) JAKE BSCHERER Minnesota Vikings (2013) Seattle Seahawks (2013) VERN EMERSON St. Louis (1968) GARTH HEIKKIENN Minnesota Vikings (2013) BRUCE JOHNSON Minnesota Vikings (1963) RON KOSTELIZ Minnesota Vikings (1963) TOM LAWRENCE Minnesota Vikings (1982) JOHN NACHTSHEIM Minnesota Vikings* (1963) DAVID NADEAU Green Bay Packers (2012) JIM MALOSKY Dallas Cowboys (1988) TED McKNIGHT Oakland (1977) ISAAC ODIM San Diego Chargers (2011) MARK OGREN New York Jets (1984 and 1985) DICK PESONEN Green Bay (1960) Minnesota (1961) New York Giants (1962) RUSS RABE New Orlean Saints (2005) San Francisco 49ers (2005 and 2006) JEREMY REIERSON Minnesota Vikings (2014) TIM SITARZ Philadelphia Eagles (1991) MARK TUSKA Minnesota Vikings (1980 and 1981) Baltimore Colts (1980) Green Bay Packers (1980) RON VIAENE Houston Oilers (1991)

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TED McKNIGHT

DICK VOLTZKE

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bulldogs & the NFl National Football League Draft Picks From UMD PLAYER Brent Griffith Dave Viaene Ted McKnight Terry Egerdahl Dick Voltzke Vern Emerson

POS OT DT RB RB FB OT

YEAR 1990 1988 1977 1976 1969 1968

ROUND (NO.) 7th (166) 8th (214) 2nd (51) 6th (180) 14th (350) 12th (313)

TEAM Buffalo Houston Oakland Minnesota Green Bay St. Louis

Bulldogs in the National Football League DAVE VIAENE

PLAYER Dave Viaene Ted McKnight Vern Emerson Tom Adams Dick Pesonen Lou Barle

POS TEAM(S) OT New England, Green Bay RB Kansas City, Buffalo OT St. Louis TE Minnesota DB Green Bay, Minnesota, New York Giants FB Detroit, Cleveland Rams

YEAR(S) 1989-90, 1992 1977-82 1968-71 1962 1960-64 1938-39

Bulldogs in NFL Europe PLAYER Russ Rabe

POS TEAM(S) LB Hamburg Sea Devils

YEAR(S) 2006

JAKE BSCHERER

UMD Postseason Bowl/All-Star Game Players

DICK PESONEN

ISAAC ODIM

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PLAYER POS Garth Heikkinen OG Ted Schlafke QB Tyler Yelk DB Greg Aker WR Russ Rabe LB Russ Rabe LB Tim Rohweder OG Dave Emerson OG Dave Viaene OTL Eric Eversley DB

GARTH HEIKKINEN

BOWL/ALL-STAR GAME East-West Shrine Game Cactus Bowl (NCAA II All-Star Game) Cactus Bowl (NCAA II All-Star Game) World Championship of American Football Hula Bowl Cactus Bowl (NCAA II All-Star Game) Snow Bowl (NCAA II All-Star Game) Snow Bowl (NCAA II All-Star Game) East-West Shrine Game Upper Midwest College All-Star Game

YEAR 2012 2008 2008 2007 2005 2005 1999 1994 1988 1968

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UMD team awards JIM OVERLIE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD 2017..........................Jason Balts (o) ......................Zach Bassuener (d) 2016......................... Drew Bauer (o) ............................ Beau Bates (d) 2015.................... Peter Bateman (o) .......................Darion Fletcher (d) 2014..........................Aaron Roth (o) .................... Jonathan Harden (d) 2013.......................... Tom Olson (o), .....................Chris Vandervest (d) 2012........................Chase Vogler (o) ..............................Colby Ring (d) 2011........................Chase Vogler (o) .....................Cameron Harper (d) 2010........................Chase Vogler (o) ....................Kiel Fechtelkotter (d) 2009..........................Isaac Odim (o) .........................Robbie Aurich (d) 2008........................Ted Schlafke (o) .................................Tyler Yelk (d) 2007........................Ted Schlafke (o) ............ Jim Johnson, Tyler Yelk (d) 2006........................Ted Schlafke (o) .................................Tyler Yelk (d) 2005....................... Ted Schlafke (o), ..........................Marcus Davis (d)

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2004........................Dave Rufledt (o) ..............................Russ Rabe (d) 2003.................. Cash Langeness (o) ..............................Russ Rabe (d) 2002............................Ricky Fritz (o) ............................. Nate Davis (d) 2001........................... Ricky Fritz (o), ..................... Kevin Westbrock (d) 2000.................... Steve Battaglia (o) ..................... Kevin Westbrock (d) 1999............................Ricky Fritz (o) ............................Justin Wood (d) 1998............................Trevor Theelke 1997.................... Brian DeDominces 1996............................Trevor Theelke 1995...........................Scott Graunke 1994....................... Marc Achterkirch 1993............................Greg Valaskey 1992............................Greg Valaskey 1991................................ Eric Rajala 1990................................ Eric Rajala 1989............................. Dale Gessell 1988.......................... Chris Westberg 1987..............................Mike Petrich 1986.............................. Corey Veech 1985.......................... Steve Peterson

1984...........................Scott Marshall 1983........................... Steve Graham 1982............................ Boyd Hanson 1981...................................Tom Stoll 1980.............................Amory Bodin 1979...................................Tom Stoll 1978.............................Amory Bodin 1977............ Dave Nelson, Doug Lien 1976............................ Ted McKnight 1975........................... Terry Egerdahl 1974........................... Mark Johnson 1973........................... Terry Egerdahl 1972...........................Steve Skildum 1971..................................Tom Cady 1970.................................. Al Decker 1969...............................Dick Voltzke 1968........................... Gary Egerdahl 1967........................... Gary Egerdahl 1966..............................Eric Eversley 1963-65........................................ NA 1962...................... John Nachtsheim 1961...................... John Nachtsheim 1960............................Skip Fontaine

RICKY FRITZ

GARY EGERDAHL

TED SCHLAFKE

CHASE VOGLER

AMORY BODIN

TYLER YELK

KEVIN WESTBROCK

TREVOR THEELKE

GREG VALASKEY

TOM STOLL

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UMD team awards duce rasmussen outstanding lineman award 2017....................... Trapper Ward (o) ............................ Nick Thorpe (d) 2016.................... Peter Bateman (o) ........................... Regis Henke (d) 2015.................... Peter Bateman (o) .................... Jonathan Harden (d) 2014....................... Andrew Muer (o) .................... Jonathan Harden (d) 2013........................... Tom Olson (o) .....................Chris Vandervest (d) 2012...................Garth Heikkinen (o) .....................Chris Vandervest (d) 2011...................Garth Heikkinen (o) .....................Chris Vandervest (d) 2010...................Garth Heikkinen (o) .................................Jim Kunz (d) 2009......................Tobias Lemke (o), ..........................Tyler Johnson (d) 2008...........................Nate Baier (o) ................Dustin Timmersman (d) 2007......................Russell Foster (o) ................Dustin Timmersman (d) 2006..................... Mark Knudsen (o) ................Dustin Timmersman (d) 2005........................... Talo Tavale (o) .......................... Matt Hofman (d)

2004.................. Adam Fechhelm (o) ..........................Geoff Fischer (d) 2003..............................Dan Soldner 2002............................. Peter Lawton 2001............................. Peter Lawton 2000............................. Peter Lawton 1999............................... Mike Tuisee 1998........................... Tim Rohweder 1997........................... Tim Rohweder 1996...................................Kurt King 1995...................................Kurt King 1994...................................Kurt King 1993...........................Dave Emerson 1992............................Bob Schwartz 1991.......................... Paul Paczynski 1990.......................... Paul Paczynski 1989...................... Scott Concannon 1988...............................Jeff Dunnell 1987...............................Jeff Dunnell 1986.............................. Mark Turcott 1985...............................Leon Banks 1984...........................Steve McGuire 1983.....Bill Dunsmoor & Judd Frahm 1982..............................Brad Havron 1981............................ Gary Birkholz 1980.............................Mike Thomas 1979........ Vince Ekroot & Mark Tuska

1978............................. Vince Ekroot 1977............................. Dave Nelson 1976..................................Pat Kubat 1975..................................Pat Kubat 1974..................................Pat Kubat 1973............................... John Casey 1972..............................Scott Hanna 1971...............................Daryl Niemi 1970..................................Tom Cady 1969...................... Bruce Bloomgren 1968................................. Glen Kelly 1967............................Vern Emerson 1966............................ Jerry Broselle 1965...........................Dean Hoglund 1964...........................Dean Hoglund 1963............................. Dick Carlson 1962.............................Jerry Wherley 1961..............................Ron Kosteliz 1960.............................. Pat Delaney 1959............................ George Melin 1958.............................. Clyde Smith 1957.............................. Dick Forbort 1956.............................. Dick Forbort 1955............................Ken Lundgren 1954............................. John Bymark 1953...........................Earl DeRocher

PAUL PACZYNSKI

PAT KUBAT

DUSTIN TIMMERSMAN

PETER LAWTON

TIM ROHWEDER

DICK FORBORT

KURT KING

DAVE NELSON

GARTH HEIKKINEN

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UMD team records FIRST DOWNS Game................... 37 vs. Concordia St. Paul (9/15/12) Season....................................................... 335 (2008) FIRST DOWNS RUSHING Game ........................27 vs. Bemidji State (10/12/91)

27 vs. Southwest Minnesota State (10/16/76) Season....................................................... 208 (2010) FIRST DOWNS PASSING Game...................... 18 vs. Augustana (S.D.) (10/6/07)

18 vs. South Dakota (10/29/05)

18 vs. MSU-Moorhead (9/17/05) Season....................................................... 158 (2016) FIRST DOWNS BY PENALTY Game....................... 6 vs. Wisconsin-Stout (11/11/00) Season..........................................................29 (2002) RUSHES Game. 82 vs. Southwest Minnesota State* (10/22/88) Season....................................................... 722 (2010) RUSHING YARDAGE Game....556* vs. Southwest Minnesota State (10/16/76) Season.................................................... 4,137 (2010) RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Game.............9 vs. Southwest Minnesota State (10/16/76 Season..........................................................50 (2009) PASS ATTEMPTS Game......................... 64 vs. North Dakota (11/12/05) Season....................................................... 498 (2005) PASS COMPLETIONS Game...................... 37 vs. St. Cloud State (11/10/07) Season....................................................... 310 (2005) PASS COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Game............1.000/9-9 vs. Wisconsin-Superior-9/5/81) Season..................................... .636/222-346 (2008) PASSING YARDAGE Game...................... 458 vs. South Dakota (10/29/05) Season.................................................... 3,369 (2005) TOUCHDOWNS BY PASSING Game...........................7 vs. South Dakota (10/29/05) Season......................................... 37 (2008 and 2002) PASSES INTERCEPTED Game........ 8 vs. Southwest Minnesota State (11/7/87) Season..........................................................21 (2004) TOTAL PLAYS Game............................ 98 vs. Winona State(11/4/00) Season.................................................... 1,014 (2008)

TOTAL OFFENSE Game................. 675 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (9/15/12) Season.................................................... 7,966 (2010) YARDS PER PLAY Game.......10.2/59-601 vs. MSU-Moorhead (10/3/09)

Waldorf College (10/4/03) Season................................... 6.62/973-6,449 (2010) TOUCHDOWNS Game.................................... 11 vs. U-Mary (11/5/16) 11 vs. Minnesota-Crookston (11/1/14 and 9/28/02) Season..........................................................86 (2008) POINTS Quarter............. 41 (1st) vs. MSU-Moorhead (10/3/09) Half....................55 (1st) vs. MSU-Moorhead (10/3/09) Game............... 77 vs. Minnesota-Crookston (11/1/14) Season....................................................... 595 (2010) POINTS ALLOWED Game......................... 63 vs. Winona State (10/18/97) Season....................................................... 397 (2016) INTERCEPTIONS Game:................................. 7 vs. Winona State (10/14/88) ......................... Southwest Minnesota State (10/3/81) Season..........................................................35 (1981) QUARTERBACK SACKS Game............................. 10 vs. Bemidji State (9/1/07) Season..........................................................52 (2016) WINNING STREAKS Overall............................... 20 (11/3/79 to 10/24/81) Home.................................. 22 (10/5/13 to 11/5/16) Away.................................. 24 (11/10/07 to 9/15/12) Conference...................... 34 (9/30/08 to 9/22/12-NSIC) LOSING STREAKS Overall................................. 10 (9/27/52 to 10/3/53) Home.................................. 7 (10/30/54 to 10/6/56) Away...................................... 7 (11/3/51 to 10/3/53) Conference...........................9 (11/3/51-10/3/53-MIAC) VICTORIES IN ONE SEASON Overall............................................. 15 (2010 & 2008) Home..............................................................8 (2010) Away................................................................9 (2008) Conference...........................................11 (2014-NSIC) MARGINS OF VICTORY UMD............................................................... 71 points

UMD 71, Minnesota-Morris 0 (9/17/01 in Duluth) Opponent....................................................... 54 points

St. John's 60, UMD 6 (9/28/63 in Duluth) *NSIC record

LONGEST PLAYS BY A BULLDOG Run 98 yards by Dick LeBeau vs. Hamline (10/27/62) Pass: 94 yards from Joe Beaupre to Mike Petrich vs. Wisconsin-Superior (9/3/88) Punt: 81 yards by Greg Valaskey vs. Northern Arizona (11/14/92) Field Goal: 57 yards by Andrew Brees vs. Mary (10/17/15) Punt Return: 100 yards by Bob Naslund vs. St. Thomas (10/29/60) Kickoff Return: 96 yards by Beau Bofferding vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/29/14) Interception Return: 99 yards by Chris Westberg vs. Minnesota-Morris (10/1/88)

99 yards by Gene Giles vs. Wisconsin-Superior (9/5/81) Fumble Return: 99 yards by Jim Johnson vs. St. Cloud State (10/18/08) ANDREW BREES

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UMD INDIVIDUAL RECORDS RUSHES Game 41 by Sam Hardwig vs. Minnesota-Morris (10/23/95) Season 269 by Corey Veech (1986) Career 606 by Corey Veech (1983-86) RUSHING YARDAGE Game 236 by Erik Conner vs. Bemidji State (10/21/00) Season 1,808 by Isaac Odim (2009) Career 4,242, Isaac Odim (2008-10) RUSHING YARD AVERAGE Game 15.4 (11/169) by Isaac Odim vs. MSU-Moorhead (10/2/10) Season 7.3(224/1,638) by Isaac Odim (2008) Career 7.2(589/4,242), Isaac Odim (2008-10) TOUCHDOWNS BY RUSHING Game 6 by Ted McKnight vs. Southwest Minnesota (10/16/76)* Season 29 by Isaac Odim (2009) Career 72 by Isaac Odim (2008-10) 100+ YARDS RUSHING GAMES Season 12 by Isaac Odim (2008) Career 25 by Isaac Odim (2008-10) Consecutive 12 by Isaac Odim (2009) PASS ATTEMPTS Game 64 by Ted Schlafke vs. North Dakota-11/12/05 Without an Interception 133 by Trevor Theelke (1996) Season 490 by Ted Schlafke (2005) Career 1,692 by Ted Schlafke (2005-08) PASS COMPLETIONS Consecutive 15 by Ricky Fritz vs. Winona State (11/6/99) Game 37 by Ted Schlafke vs. St. Cloud State (11/10/07) Season 305 by Ted Schlafke (2005) Career 1,055, by Ted Schlafke (2005-08) PASS COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Game 1.000 (8/8) by Erik Anderson vs. Minnesota-Morris (9/17/01) Season .657 (46/70) by Cash Langeness (2003) Career .624 (1,055/1,692) by Ted Schlafke (2005-08) PASSING YARDAGE Game 457 by Ted Schlafke vs. South Dakota (10/29/05) Season 3,335 by Ted Schlafke (2005) Career 11,587 by Ted Schlafke (2005-08) TOUCHDOWN PASSES Game 6 by Ted Schlafke vs. South Dakota (10/29/05) 6 by Ricky Fritz vs. MSU-Moorhead (10/12/02)

6 by Ricky Fritz vs. Bemidji State (10/27/00) Season 35 by Ted Schlafke (2008) Career 106, Ted Schlafke (2005-08) Consecutive Games w/touchdown pass

18, Ted Schlafke (9/27/05-10/7/06) PASS RECEPTIONS Game 12 by Tim Battaglia vs. Bemidji State-10/27/01 Season 77 by Vinny Flury (2005) Career 189 by Tim Battaglia (2000-2003) Consecutive Games With a Pass Reception:

40 by D.J. Winfield (9/28/08-11/27/10) PASS RECEPTION YARDAGE Game: 249 by Tim Battaglia vs. Concordia-St. Paul (10/25/03) Season 1,201 by D.J. Winfield (2008) Career 3,585 by Tim Battaglia (2000-2003) PASS RECEPTION YARD AVERAGE Game 35.1 (7/246) by Steve Battaglia vs. Concordia-St.Paul (10/7/00) Season 27.7(14/388) by Gene Giles (1982) Career 22.9 (42-916) by Mike Petrich (1985-87, 89)

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PASS RECEPTION TOUCHDOWNS Game 5 by Tim Battaglia vs. MSU-Moorhead (10/12/02)* Season 19 by Tim Battaglia (2002) Career 38 by Tim Battaglia (2000-2003) Consecutive Games With a Touchdown Reception 8 by Greg Aker (9/17/05-11/5/05) ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Game 354 by Isaac Odim vs. Concordia-St. Paul (8/29/09) Season 2,496 by Isaac Odim (2009) Career 5,593 by Isaac Odim (2008-10) INTERCEPTIONS THROWN Game 7 by Jim Malosky, Jr. vs. Southwest Minnesota State (11/7/87) Season 17 by Ted Schlafke (2005) Career 53 by Ted Schlafke (2005-08)

53 by Ricky Fritz (1998-2002) TOTAL PLAYS Game 84 by Ted Schlafke vs. St. Cloud State (11/10/07) Season 631 by Ted Schlafke (2007) Career 2,237 by Ted Schlafke (2005-08) TOTAL YARDAGE Game 508 by Ted Schlafke vs. St. Cloud State (11/5/05) Season 3,591# by Ted Schlafke (2005) Career 13,021 by Ted Schlafke (2008) INTERCEPTIONS Game 3 by 8 Bulldogs (including Mike Petrich three times) Season 9 by Chris Westberg (1988)

9 by Mike Petrich (1987) Career 19 by Mike Petrich (1985-87, 89)

19 by Scott Claflin (1983-86) INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDAGE Game 144 by Chris Westberg vs. Minnesota-Morris (10/1/88) Season 278 by Chris Westberg (1988) Career 363 by Mike Petrich (1985-87, 89) PASS BREAKUPS Game 4 by Brandon Wood vs. Northern State (10/10/09) Season 17 by Darion Fletcher (2015) Career 31 by Darion Fletcher (2012-15) PUNTS Game 12 by Steve Kragseth vs. Northern Michigan (9/10/83) Season 69 by John Olson (1970) Career 215 by Luke Radke (2004-07) PUNTING YARDAGE Game 481 by Steve Kragseth vs. Northern Michigan (9/10/83) Season 2,809 by John Olson (1970) Career 7,907 by Luke Radke (2004-07) PUNTING AVERAGE Game 51.0 (4/204) by Luke Radke vs. South Dakota (9/15/07) 51.0 (4/204) by Cameron Hausman vs. Bemidji State (10/22/16) Season 43.0 (35/1,505) by Amory Bodin (1977) Career 39.6 by Amory Bodin (1976-78, 1980) PUNT RETURNS Game 8 by Corey Veech vs. Bemidji State (11/2/85) Season 39 by Cash Langeness (2002) Career 91 by Cash Langeness (2000-03) PUNT RETURN YARDAGE Game 106 by Cash Langeness vs. Southwest Minnesota State (9/20/03) Season 360 by Terry Egerdahl (1975) Career 843 by Cash Langeness (2000-03) PUNT RETURN AVERAGE Game 52.0 by Ted McKnight vs. MSU-Moorhead(11/6/76) Season 27.7 (13/360) by Terry Egerdahl (1975) Career 11.3 by Terry Egerdahl (1972-75)

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UMD INDIVIDUAL RECORDS KICKOFF RETURNS Game 8 by Erik Hanson vs. St. Cloud State (9/11/99) Season 29 by Erik Hanson (1999) Career 77 by Cash Langeness (2000-03) KICKOFF RETURN YARDAGE Game 182 by Beau Bofferding vs. Concordia-St. Paul (9/17/16) Season 890 by Beau Bofferding (2016) Career 2,123 by Cash Langeness (2000-03) KICKOFF RETURN AVERAGE Game: 44.8 (4/179) by Erik Hanson vs. MSU-Mankato (9/4/99) Season 35.9 (13/467) by Isaac Odim (2009) Career 27.6 (23/724) by Isaac Odim (2008-10) TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS Game 6* by Ted McKnight vs. Southwest Minnesota State (10/16/76) Season 33 by Isaac Odim (2009) Career 82 by Isaac Odim (2008-10) POINTS Game 36* by Ted McKnight vs. Southwest Minn. State (10/16/76) Season 198 by Isaac Odim (2009) Career 492 by Isaac Odim (2008-10) EXTRA POINTS (1) MADE Game 11 by Andrew Brees vs. Minn. Crookston (11/1/14) Season 74 by David Nadeau (2010) Career 258 by David Nadeau (2008-11) Consecutive 75 by David Nadeau (10/30/10-12/3/11) EXTRA POINTS (1) ATTEMPTED Game 11 by Andrew Brees vs. Minn. Crookston (11/1/14)

11 by Chad Gerlach vs. Minn. Crookston (9/28/02) Season 78 by David Nadeau (2010) Career 271 by David Nadeau (2008-11) FIELD GOALS MADE Game 4 by David Nadeau vs. Bemidji State (9/24/11) 4 by Mark Holsten vs. Southwest Minnesota State (9/29/84) Season 15 by David Nadeau (2010) Career 44 by David Nadeau (2008-11) Consecutive 12 by David Nadeau (10/30/10-12/18/10)

FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED Game 5 by Britt Bauman vs. Upper Iowa (10/25/04) Season 18 by David Nadeau (2010) Career 60 by David Nadeau (2008-11) POINTS BY A PLACEKICKER Game 14 by David Nadeau vs. Mary (9/27/08)

14 by Chad Gerlach vs. Bemidji State (11/2/02) Season 119 by David Nadeau (2010) Career 390 by David Nadeau (2008-11) TOTAL TACKLES Game 18 by Brian Potocnik vs. Northern State (9/26/92) Season 108 by Marc Achterkirch (1994) Career 323 by Tyler Yelk (2005-08) QUARTERBACK SACKS Game 4.5 by Sean Callahan vs. Southwest Minn. State (10/27/90) Season 15.0 by Russ Rabe (2003) Career 29 by Russ Rabe (2001-04) TACKLES FOR LOSS Game 5 .0 by Sean Callahan vs. Southwest Minn. State (10/27/90) Season 19.5 by Russ Rabe (2003) Career 45.5 by Russ Rabe (2001-04) GAMES PLAYED Season 15 by Many (2010 and 2008) Career 57 by Cody Eich (2008-11)

57 by Rob Huberty (2008-11) Consecutive 57 by Cody Eich & Rob Huberty (2008-11) GAMES STARTED Season 15 by Many (2010 and 2008) Career 54 by Tom Olson (2010-13)

54 by Garth Heikkinen (2009-12) Consecutive 54 by Tom Olson (2010-13)

54 by Garth Heikkinen (2009-12) #NCAA II freshman record *NSIC record

UMD'S NCAA DIVISION II STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS INDIVIDUAL Mike Petrich Amory Bodin Ted McKnight Terry Egerdahl TEAM(YEAR) 2016 2016 2012 2010 2005 1980 1980 1980 1977 1974

CATEGORY YEAR AVG./TOTAL Interceptions 1987 0.82 ipg Scoring 1980 11.6 ppg Rushing Yardage 1976 148.2 ypg Punt Return Yardage 1975 27.7 ypr CATEGORY AVG/TOTAL Time of Possession 36:14 Fumbles Recovered 17 Third Down Percentage 54.84 percent Scoring Defense 12.7 ppg Kickoff Return Yardage 26.8 ypr Scoring Offense 35.4 ppg Scoring Defense 7.6 ppg Rushing Offense 307.3 ypg Scoring Defense 7.8 ppg Scoring Defense 5.6 ppg

UMD also holds one other NCAA II record: Most Blocked Field Goals in One Game: 4 vs. Winona State on Nov. 4, 2000 -- all in the fourth quarter.

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UMD BESTS/defensive Leaders BULLDOG BESTS (game)

DEFENSIVE LEADERS (CAREER)

RUSHING YARDS 1. Erik Conner vs. Bemidji State (10/21/00) 2. Ted McKnight vs. Southwest Minn. (10/16/76) 3. Ted McKnight vs. Wisconsin-Superior (9/11/76) 4. Ted McKnight vs. Bemidji State (10/23/76) 5. Isaac Odim vs. Northern State (10/10/09) 6. Chase Vogler vs. Northern State (11/10/12) 7. Dave Rufledt vs. Concordia-St. Paul (10/25/03) 8. Eric Rajala vs. MSU-Moorhead (11/3/90) 9. Erik Conner vs. Minnesota-Morris (10/25/97) 10. Austin Sikorski vs. MSU-Moorhead (10/12/13) 11. Ted McKnight vs. Michigan Tech (11/6/76) 12. Joe Russell vs. MSU-Moorhead (9/18/04) 13. Sam Hardwig vs. Minnesota-Morris (10/28/95) 14. Jack Martinsen vs. MSU-Mankato (10/26/77) 15. Tom Murray vs. Michigan Tech (9/18/87) 16. Bill Shaughnessy vs. Minnesota-Morris (10/17/98) 17. Logan Lauters vs. Northern State (10/18/14) PASSING YARDS 1. Ted Schlafke vs. South Dakota (10/29/05) 2. Ted Schlafke vs. St. Cloud State (11/5/05) 3. Ben Everhart vs. Wayne State (9/23/17) 4. Ricky Fritz vs. Concordia-St. Paul (10/7/00) 5. Drew Bauer vs. St. Cloud State (11/12/16) 6. Ricky Fritz vs. MSU-Moorhead (10/12/02) 7. John Larson vs. Central Missouri (12/12/02) 8. Ted Schlafke vs. St. Cloud State (11/10/07) 9. Ted Schlafke vs. MSU-Moorhead (9/17/05) 10. Ted Schlafke vs. MSU-Mankato (10/13/07) 10. Drew Bauer vs. Emporia State (11/19/16) TOTAL OFFENSE 1. Ted Schlafke vs. St. Cloud State (11/5/05) 2. Ted Schlafke vs. South Dakota (10/29/05) 3. Ted Schlafke vs. St. Cloud State (11/10/07) 4. Drew Bauer vs. St. Cloud State (11/12/16) 5. Drew Bauer vs. Augustana (9/24/16) 6. Ben Everhart vs. Wayne State (9/23/17) 7. John Larson vs. Central Missouri (12/2/17) 8. Ricky Fritz vs. Concordia-St. Paul (10/7/00) 9. Drew Bauer vs. St. Cloud State (10/11/14) 10. Drew Bauer vs. MSU-Moorhead (10/3/15) 10. Drew Bauer vs. Concordia-St. Paul (10/17/16)

Att Yds 23 236 17 235 16 232 17 229 28 228 22 224 24 219 24 216 23 213 21 212 30 210 31 210 41 208 36 207 29 203 20 202 15 200 Att Comp 46 31 52 34 44 27 49 24 40 27 27 19 47 23 57 37 34 28 57 32 46 24 TP Yds 73 508 58 504 84 495 60 488 55 470 57 428 66 421 54 410 44 408 40 397 50 397

TD 2 6 4 4 3 5 5 1 3 3 3 2 3 3 1 2 1 Int 1 4 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 TD 5 6 1 5 2 2 3 3 3 4 1

PASS RECEPTIONS 1. Tim Battaglia vs. Bemidji State (10/27/01) 1. Greg Aker vs. South Dakota (9/16/06) 1. Brandan Anson vs. Western Washington (9/29/07) 1. Brad Foss vs. St. Cloud State (11/10/07) 5. Brandan Anson vs. MSU-Mankato (10/13/07) 5. Jeff Wenngatz vs. MSU-Moorhead (11/14/98) 5. Brandan Anson vs. Nebraska-Omaha (10/20/07) 8. Tim Battaglia vs. Concordia-St. Paul (10/25/03) 8. Tim Battaglia vs. MSU-Moorhead (10/12/02) 8. Greg Aker vs. South Dakota (10/29/05) 8. Greg Aker vs. Nebraska-Omaha (10/8/05) 8. D.J. Winfield vs. Mary (9/25/08) 8. Nate Ricci vs. St. Cloud State (11/12/16) 8. Aaron Roth vs. Ouachita Baptist (11/29/14) 8. Tim Battaglia vs. South Dakota (9/13/03) 8. Beau Bofferding vs. Augustana (9/13/14)

No Yds 12 194 12 105 12 101 12 99 11 113 11 109 11 80 10 249 10 228 10 185 10 173 10 172 10 159 10 145 10 145 10 105

TD 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 5 4 3 1 1 1 0 1

Yds 457 430 422 413 388 379 371 350 347 340 340

TD 6 5 1 3 3 6 3 0 4 1 2

TOTAL TACKLES No. 1. Tyler Yelk (DB; 2005-08) 323 2. Robbie Aurich (LB; 2006-10) 310 3. Colby Ring (LB; 2010-13) 283 4. Cameron Harper (DB; 2009-12) 282 5. Kevin Westbrock (DB; 1998-01) 277 6. Jim Johnson (DB; 2005-08) 276 7. Beau Bates (LB; 2013-16) 264 8. Marc Achterkirch (LB; 1991-94) 261 9. Jeff Sajdak (DB; 1982-85) 257 10. Kiel Fechtelkotter (LB; 2007-10) 255 SACKS No. 1. Russ Rabe (LB/DE; 2001-04) 29.0 2. Sean Callahan (LB; 1988-91) 22.5 3. Geoff Fischer (DE; 2001-04) 21.5 4. Zach Bassuener (LB; 2014-17) 20.5 5. Beau Bates (LB; 2013-16) 19.0 6. Rob Huberty (LB; 2008-11) 18.5 Cody Ahmann (LB;2004-07) 18.5 8. Nate Davis (DT; 1999-02) 17.0 Scott Concannon (DE; 1986-89) 17.0 Steve Ahlers (DE; 1982-84) 17.0 INTERCEPTIONS No. 1. Mike Petrich (1985-87, ‘89) 19 Scott Claflin (1983-86) 19 3. Jim Crawford (1979-81) 17 4. Jason Wolf (1989-92) 15 Chris Westberg (1986-90) 15 6. Tim Garceau (2003-06) 14 Cash Langeness (2000-03) 14 Tom Lawrence (1978-81) 14 9. Mark Callaway (1986-89) 13 10. Jim Johnson (2005-08) 12 Tim Visina (1979-81) 12

ERIK CONNOR #NCAA II freshman record

BULLDOG BESTS (SEASON) RUSHING YARDS 1. Isaac Odim (2009) 2. Isaac Odim (2008) 3. Logan Lauters (2014) 4. Ted McKnight (1976) 5. Corey Veech (1986) 6. Austin Sikorski (2013) 7. Dave Rufledt (2003) 8. Brad Foss (2010) 9. Amory Bodin (1980) 10. Drew Bauer (2014)

ATT 259 224 225 220 269 197 176 202 175 202

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YDS LOSS NET AVG TD 1,845 37 1,808 7.0 29 1,655 17 1,638 7.3 26 1,552 26 1,526 6.8 14 1,524 42 1,482 6.7 22 1,419 42 1,377 5.1 19 1,290 30 1,260 6.4 16 1,256 38 1,218 6.9 21 1,188 37 1,151 5.7 12 1,102 45 1,057 6.0 18 1,184 201 983 4.9 14

PASSING YARDS 1. Drew Bauer (2016) 1. Ted Schlafke (2005) 2. Ted Schlafke (2008) 3. Ricky Fritz (2002) 4. Ted Schlafke (2007) 5. Ted Schlafke (2006) 6. Drew Bauer (2014) 7. Ricky Fritz (2000)

ATT COMP INT PCT YDS TD 375 234 7 .624 3,421 30 490 305 17 .622 3,335# 33 328 213 10 .649 3,018 35 287 160 12 .557 2,760 34 455 285 11 .626 2,698 22 419 256 15 .601 2,536 16 347 202 6 .582 2,403 25 319 145 13 .455 2,315 22

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UMD BESTS/DEFENSIVE LEADERS BULLDOG BESTS (CAREER) RUSHING YARDS 1. Isaac Odim (2008-10) 2. Logan Lauters (2012-15) 3. Dave Rufledt (2001-04) 4. Austin Sikorski (2011-2014) 5. Drew Bauer (2013-16) 6. Brad Foss (2007-10) 7. Ted McKnight (1973-76) 8. Chase Vogler (2009-12) 9. Corey Veech (1982-86) 10. Amory Bodin (1976-78, '80) PASSING YARDS 1. Ted Schlafke (2005-08) 2. Drew Bauer (2013-16) 3. Ricky Fritz (1998-2002) 4. Chase Vogler (2009-12) 5. Trevor Theelke (1995-98) 6. Bruce Grant (1980-83) 7. Jim Malosky (1984-87) 8. Ray Norsted (1962-65) 9. David Floysand (1992-95) 10. Doug Lien (1974-77) TOTAL OFFENSE 1. Ted Schlafke (2005-08) 2. Drew Bauer (2013-16) 3. Chase Vogler (2009-12) 4. Ricky Fritz (1998-2002) 5.

Trevor Theelke (1995-98) 6. Isaac Odim (2008- 10) 7. Bruce Grant (1980-83) 8. Jim Malosky (1984-87) 9. Dave Rufledt (2001-04) 10. Brad Foss (2007-10) PASS RECEPTIONS 1. Tim Battaglia (2000-03) 2. Steve Battaglia (1999-2002) 3. Zach Zweifel (2011- 2014) 4. Greg Aker (2003-06) 5. D.J. Winfield (2007-10) 6. Tony Doherty (2005-08) 7. Aaron Roth (2011- 2014) 8. Jason Balts (2015- ) 9. Terry Egerdahl (1972-75) 10. Nate Ricci (2014- )

BULLDOG BESTS (SEASON) TOTAL OFFENSE 1. Drew Bauer (2016) 2. Ted Schlafke (2005) 3. Ted Schlafke (2008) 4. Drew Bauer (2014) 5. Chase Vogler (2012) 6. Ted Schlafke (2007) 7. Ricky Fritz (2002) 8. Chase Vogler (2010) 9. Ted Schlafke (2006) 10. Ricky Fritz (2000)

TP 550 625# 461 549 399 631 361 350 520 414

ATT. YDS LOSS NET AVG TD 589 4,313 71 4,242 7.2 72 455 3,442 91 3,351 6.3 35 648 3,479 151 3,228 5.1 47 554 3,347 131 3,216 5.8 43 673 3,778 579 3,199 4.8 37 531 3,101 100 3,001 5.6 30 502 3,067 110 2,957 5.9 47 525 3,405 502 2,903 5.5 39 606 2,904 136 2,768 4.6 30 498 2,782 120 2,662 5.4 25 ATT COMP PCT INT YDS TD 1,692 1,055 .624 53 11,591 106 1,162 688 .592 29 9.061 89 1,090 547 .502 53 8,711 90 938 593 .632 26 7,583 59 563 284 .504 16 4,175 32 482 254 .527 23 3,690 36 455 212 .465 34 2,866 41 447 179 .400 28 2,321 23 349 141 .404 27 2,147 15 273 129 .473 20 1,847 21 TP Rush Pass Yds TD 2,237 1,434 11,587 13,021 118 1,835 3,199 9.061 12,260 126 1,463 2,903 7,583 10,486 98 1,464 1,215 8,711 9,926 104 843 1,021 4,175 5,196 53 589 4,242 0 4,242 72 628 199 3,690 3,887 43 781 824 2,866 3,690 58 648 3,228 0 3,228 47 531 3,001 0 3,001 30 NO. YARDS AVG. TD 189 3,685 19.5 38 182 3,037 16.7 33 174 2,308 13.3 17 178 2,211 12.4 25 170 2,896 17.0 27 148 1,861 12.6 15 151 1,689 11.2 15 112 1,995 17.8 17 111 1,425 12.8 12 108 1,743 16.1 12

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Pass Yds 3,421 4,174 3,335 3,591# 3,198 3,513 2,403 3,386 2,307 3,200 2,698 3,198 2,760 3,055 1,913 2,818 2,536 2,719 2,315 2,632

TD 36 35 42 38 36 24 39 24 17 24

DEFENSIVE LEADERS (SEASON) TOTAL TACKLES UT AT TT 1. Marc Achterkirch (LB; 1994) 55 53 108 2. Kevin Westbrock (DB; 2000) 64 43 107 3. Kiel Fechtelkotter (LB; 2010) 43 62 105 4. Craig Potocnik (LB; 1984) 39 64 103 5. Colby Ring (LB; 2011) 51 50 101 Robbie Aurich (LB; 2008) 57 44 101 7. Brian DeDominces (DB; 1997) 63 37 100 8. Cody Eich (DB; 2011) 47 46 93 Robbie Aurich (LB; 2009) 53 40 93 Brian Potocnik (LB; 1992) 40 53 93 SACKS No. 1. Russ Rabe (DE; 2003) 15.0 2. Beau Bates (LB; 2016) 13.0 3. Steve Ahlers (DE; 1984) 12.0 4. Zach Bassuener (LB; 2016) 11.5 5. Geoff Fischer (DE; 2004) 10.5 6. Nate Davis (DE; 2002) 9.5 7. Nate Miller (DT; 1997) 9.0 Sean Callahan (LB; 1991) 9.0 9. Cody Ahmann (LB; 2005) 8.0 Russ Rabe (LB; 2004) 8.0 Chad Stoskopf (DE; 1993) 8.0 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds TD 1. Chris Westberg (1988) 9 278 2 Mike Petrich (1987) 9 151 1 3. Scott Claflin (1986) 8 74 0 Kelly Fleissner (1977) 8 71 0 5. Tim Garceau (2004) 7 98 0 Jim Crawford (1981) 7 64 0 7. Cole Strilzuk (2008) 6 241 1 Cash Langeness (2001) 6 66 1 Jason Wolf (1990) 6 53 0 Dale Roehl (1990) 6 37 0 Scott Claflin (1985) 6 30 0

Note: Tackle statistics are not available before 1981; interceptions before 1976.

PASS RECEPTIONS 1. Vinny Flury (2005) 2. D.J. Winfield (2008) 3. Brandan Anson (2007) 4. Greg Aker (2006) 5. Greg Aker (2005) 6. Nate Ricci (2016) 7. Tim Battaglia (2003) 7. Steve Battaglia (2002) 8. Jason Balts (2017) 9 Tim Battaglia (2002) 10. Steve Battaglia (2001)

No Yds Avg TD 77 867 11.3 5 71 1,201 16.9 14 69 586 8.5 3 68 675 9.9 4 67 1,005 15.0 15 61 1,047 17.2 5 60 1,119 18.6 8 60 988 16.5 9 57 1,003 17.6 8 55 1,166 21.2 19 55 940 17.1 12

SCORING 1. Isaac Odim (2009) 2. Isaac Odim (2008) 3. Ted McKnight (1976) 4. Dave Rufledt (2003) 5. Corey Veech (1986) 6. David Nadeau (2011) 7. Tim Battaglia (2002) 7. Amory Bodin (1980) 9. Isaac Odim (2010) 9. Beau Bofferding (2016)

TD XPT 2PT FG Pts 33 0 0 0 198 30 0 0 0 180 24 0 0 0 144 22 0 0 0 132 20 0 1 0 122 0 74 0 15 119 19 0 1 0 116 19 0 1 0 116 19 0 0 0 114 19 0 0 0 114

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2008 ncaa ii national champions

UMD 20, Chadron State 10 - Nov. 22 (Duluth, Minn.)

UMD 19, Grand Valley State 13 - Nov. 29 (Allendale, Mich.)

UMD 45, California (Pa.) 7 - Dec. 6 (California, Pa.)

UMD vs. Northwest Missouri State - Dec. 13 (Florence, Ala.) Yes, defense still wins championships and for the University of Minnesota Duluth that meant claiming the most consequential title NCAA Division II football has to offer.

The Bulldogs, buoyed by a defensive unit which has been nothing short of stifling all year long, put a huge exclamation mark on a season for the ages by holding off No. 3 Northwest Missouri State University 21-14 in the NCAA II championship. UMD finished the year a perfect 15-0 -- one of only three NCAA II schools to ever reach that mark.

“All I can say is ‘wow,’” said UMD head coach Bob Nielson. “The kind of win we had today really speaks to the character of our football team. They never give up and are always supportive of one another, no matter what the circumstances. Today’s game is simply a great ending to a great, great year.”

For the 14th time in 15 games this season, No. 6 UMD got on the scoreboard first when senior wide receiver Tony Doherty hauled in a 38-yard touchdown catch from senior All-American quarterback Ted Schlafke with 14 seconds remaining in the opening half. The Bulldogs extended their lead to 14-0 midway though the third quarter on a Schalfke-to-Isaac Odim scoring strike from five yards out before Odim made it 21-0 a liitle more than a minute into the fourth quarter by plowing ahead for his school-record 30th overall touchdown this fall.

Northwest Missouri added a pair of scores in the last eight minutes of regulation – a 44-yard interception return by Aldwin Foster-Rettig and a one-yard touchdown reception by Ralphael Robinson to pull to within seven. But, on the ensuing kickoff following Robinson’s touchdown, Northwest Missouri State attempted an on-side kick which was smothered by Bulldog senior Luke Schalekamp sealing UMD’s first NCAA II championship in any sport.

“That touchdown just before halftime was a big momentum builder for us,” said Schlafke. “We managed the clock pretty well (by driving 75 yards on six plays in just 1:03) and the TD was on a route we actually haven’t thrown all year.”

Northwest Missouri State (12-2), competing in its fourth consecutive NCAA II title game, managed just 106 yards on the ground (on 32 carries) and coughed the ball up on four occasions – two fumbles and two interceptions. The quarterbacking tandem of Joel Osborn and Blake Bolles combined for 189 yards while completing 18 of 30 passes, but were also sacked six times – twice by seniors Ben SCORING SUMMARY Loth and Drew Fautsch. Loth, 0 7 7 7 -- 21 Braly Stadium Fautsch and the rest of the Bulldog UMD 0 0 14 -- 14 Attendance: 6,219 defensive unit wound up allowing NW Missouri State 0 only four touchdowns during their TEAM STATS UMD NMSU four-game postseason run against SCORING SUMMARY UMD - (2nd) Doherty 38-yd pass from First Downs 17 19 a quartet of Top 12 clubs.

Schlafke (Nadeau kick) Rushes/yds 43/145 32/106 “We did some really effective UMD - (3rd) Odim 5-yd pass from Passing yds 128 189 things with our pass rush today,”

Schlafke (Nadeau kick) Total Plays/yds 66/273 62/295 said sophomore inside linebacker UMD - (4th) Odim 4-yd run Att-Comp-Int 14-23-2 18-30-2 Robbie Aurich, who was credited

(Nadeau kick) Fumbles-lost 0-0 6-2 with a game-high 13 total NMSU - (4th) Foster-Rettig 44-yd Penalties/yds 1/12 3/30 tackles. “I thought our defensive

interception return (Frevert kick) 3rd Down Conv.

6/15 6/12 coordinator John Steger developed NMSU - (4th) Robinson 1-yd pass Poss. Time 34:18 25:42 a terrific game plan and we just

from Osborn (Frevert kick) went out and executed it.”

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2010 ncaa ii national champions

UMD 20, St. Cloud State 17 - Nov. 27 (Duluth, Minn.)

UMD 24, Augustana 13 - Dec. 4 (Duluth, Minn.)

UMD 17, Northwest Missouri State 13 - Dec. 11 (Duluth, Minn.)

UMD vs. delta State - Dec. 18 (Florence, Ala.) David Nadeau, by his own admission, has had better kicks during his three years at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, but none have been more important than the one he booted early Saturday afternoon in Florence, Ala. The junior placekicker put an exclamation point on a perfect season for the Bulldogs by nailing a 32-yard field goal as time expired, sending UMD to a 20-17 victory over Delta State University in the NCAA Division II championship game.

“When it came off of my foot, I knew it would be close,” said Nadeau. “It wasn’t the best kick I ever hit before by any means, but when I saw it going up, I knew then it was going in so I just turned around and ran.”

With the win, No. 1 UMD not only took home a second national championship but became the first NCAA II club ever to go 15-0 in a season more than once, duplicating the mark turned in by the 2008 Bulldogs on their way to the school’s first NCAA II crown of any kind.

“What a great game,” said UMD head coach Bob Nielson. “It was one of those days when both teams had an opportunity to win. We just kept plugging away and believing and when you do that, good things usually happen.”

UMD, which was meeting Delta State for the first time ever, struck first by getting a 32-yard field goal from Nadeau four minutes in, eight plays after junior Zach Hulce brought back the opening kickoff 47 yards on his first return as a Bulldog. Freshman Joe Reichert recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff at the Delta State 34-yard line, but UMD was unable to capitalize -- instead giving the ball back to the Statesmen deep in Bulldog territory after Alex Miller’s punt was blocked (for the first time this season) following a muffed snap and returned to the UMD 11. Three snaps later , Micah Davis and Maurice Moore hooked up on an eight-yard scoring strike to give the Statesmen a 7-3 lead. The Bulldogs answered on their next series as junior quarterback Chase Vogler found a wide open Ben Helmer in the end zone from 14 yards. One possession after the Statesmen were snuffed by the Bulldogs on a fourth-and-goal situation at the UMD two, Davis hit Chance Davis with a 16-yard touchdown pass and Delta State went into the half up 14-10.

The Bulldogs regained the lead with 8:20 to go in regulation when senior running back Brad Foss rumbled 12 yards for his 12th touchdown of the season. Delta State knotted the game at the 2:22 mark of the fourth quarter on Matt Snyder’s 27-yard field goal after they were unable to punch the ball in on three tries from within the Bulldog two-yard line. It was another example of the bend-but-don’t break defense which has been a trademark of UMD all season long.

“I thought we executed extremely well in the red zone today, particuSCORING SUMMARY larly in third and fourth down situDelta State 7 7 0 3 -- 17 Braly Stadium ations,” said Nielson, “We got some UMD 10 0 0 10 -- 20 Attendance: 4,027 penetration at critical times when we needed to SCORING SUMMARY TEAM STATS DSU UMD UMD- (1st) Nadaeu 32-yd FG First Downs 20 19 Sophomore free safety Cameron DSU- (1st) Moore 8-yd pass from Rushes/yds 31/106 52/240 Harper spearheaded a Bulldog

Davis (Snyder kick) Passing yds 240 118 defensive unit which forced four UMD (1st) Helmer 14-yd pass Total Plays/yds 66/346 71/358 turnovers (three fumbles and an

from Vogler (Nadeau kick) Att-Comp-Int 35-24-1 19-11-0 interception by junior strong safety DSU- (2nd) Castile 28-yd pass Fumbles-lost 3-3 1-1 Cody Eich which eventually led to

from Davis (Snyder kick) Penalties/yds 7/40 3/34 Nadeau’s last-second field goal), UMD- (4th) Foss 12-yd run (Nadeau kick) 3rd Down Conv.

4/12 2/13 finishing the afternoon with 17 toDSU (4th) Snyder 27-yd FG Poss. Time 26:50 33:10 tal tackles -- one shy of the school UMD (4th) Nadeau 32-yd FG mark.

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Year-By-year Records

OVERALL CONFERENCE YEAR COACH W L T PCT PF PA W L T PCT PF PA FINISH 1930 Frank Kovach 0 3 2 .200 6 100 - - - - - - 1931 Lloyd Peterson 1 5 0 .167 13 76 - - - - - - 1932 Lloyd Peterson 3 3 0 .500 32 79 2 1 0 .667 20 29 T-1st 1933 Lloyd Peterson 3 3 1 .500 85 28 2 1 1 .625 41 14 3rd 1934 Lloyd Peterson 6 1 0 .857 105 15 3 1 0 .750 44 3 1st 1935 Lloyd Peterson 4 2 0 .667 82 70 2 2 0 .500 38 58 3rd 1936 Lloyd Peterson 4 1 0 .800 57 13 2 1 0 .667 51 13 T2nd 1937 Lloyd Peterson 5 2 0 .714 114 51 3 0 0 1.000 70 13 1st 1938 Lloyd Peterson 7 0 1 .938 98 28 3 0 0 1.000 26 0 1st 1939 Lloyd Peterson 5 1 1 .786 82 39 3 1 0 .750 35 19 T2nd 1940 Lloyd Peterson 2 5 0 .286 40 91 2 3 0 .400 33 66 4th 1941 Lloyd Peterson 1 6 0 .143 41 146 1 4 0 .200 35 106 5th 1942 Lloyd Peterson 2 3 1 .417 32 80 2 3 0 .400 32 80 4th 1943-45 (no teams) 1946 Lloyd Peterson 4 1 2 .714 66 34 2 0 2 .750 41 14 T1st 1947 Lloyd Peterson 3 4 0 .429 63 67 1 3 0 .333 20 48 T5th 1948 Lloyd Peterson 4 3 0 .571 97 90 4 1 0 .800 84 45 T1st 1949 Lloyd Peterson 4 3 0 .571 121 103 1950 Lloyd Peterson 4 3 0 .571 140 132 3 3 0 .500 114 132 T5th 1951 Lloyd Peterson 5 2 1 .688 136 92 5 1 0 .833 111 59 T2nd 1952 Lloyd Peterson 0 7 1 .062 47 217 0 6 0 .000 34 176 9th 1953 Lloyd Peterson 3 4 0 .429 129 88 3 3 0 .500 116 74 T5th 1954 Lloyd Peterson 5 3 0 .625 77 83 4 2 0 .667 50 63 T3rd 1955 Lloyd Peterson 3 5 0 .375 62 134 1 5 0 .167 42 127 7th 1956 Lloyd Peterson 4 4 0 .500 111 139 3 4 0 .429 66 12 5th 1957 Lloyd Peterson 2 5 1 .688 62 137 2 5 0 .286 62 137 6th 1958 Jim Malosky 4 4 0 .500 165 167 4 3 0 .571 159 153 4th 1959 Jim Malosky 5 2 1 .688 141 101 4 2 1 .643 113 101 3rd 1960 Jim Malosky 6 1 1 .813 221 78 6 1 0 .857 215 72 1st 1961 Jim Malosky 8 1 0 .889 354 101 7 0 0 1.000 305 60 1st 1962 Jim Malosky 6 2 1 .722 151 46 5 1 1 .786 131 39 2nd 1963 Jim Malosky 3 6 0 .333 112 187 2 5 0 .400 84 147 6th 1964 Jim Malosky 4 5 0 .444 215 114 2 5 0 .400 140 102 5th 1965 Jim Malosky 4 5 0 .444 148 197 3 4 0 .429 104 124 5th 1966 Jim Malosky 5 3 1 .611 166 105 4 2 1 .643 126 78 3rd 1967 Jim Malosky 7 1 1 .833 247 111 5 1 1 .786 167 90 T2nd 1968 Jim Malosky 4 6 0 .400 205 170 2 5 0 .286 113 110 7th 1969 Jim Malosky 4 6 0 .400 212 202 2 5 0 .286 144 148 6th 1970 Jim Malosky 7 2 1 .750 153 117 4 2 1 .643 94 100 3rd 1971 Jim Malosky 6 3 1 .650 146 83 5 2 0 .714 122 56 3rd 1972 Jim Malosky 5 4 0 .556 193 134 4 3 0 .571 175 120 T3rd 1973 Jim Malosky 8 1 0 .889 174 78 6 1 0 .857 138 78 T1st 1974 Jim Malosky 7 2 1 .750 123 52 4 2 1 .643 63 27 T3rd 1975 Jim Malosky 8 2 0 .800 201 94 6 1 0 .857 129 41 2nd 1976 Jim Malosky 6 4 0 .600 251 137 5 2 0 .714 216 86 T2nd 1977 Jim Malosky 7 3 0 .700 246 78 4 3 0 .517 172 72 T4th 1978 Jim Malosky 7 3 0 .700 248 109 6 2 0 .750 225 74 T2nd 1979 Jim Malosky 8 2 0 .800 268 79 7 1 0 .875 219 66 T1st 1980 Jim Malosky 10 0 0 1.000 354 76 8 0 0 1.000 281 69 1st 1981 Jim Malosky 9 1 0 .900 295 106 5 1 0 .833 169 61 2nd 1982 Jim Malosky 7 2 0 .778 298 143 5 1 0 .833 196 75 2nd 1983 Jim Malosky 6 4 0 .600 206 141 4 2 0 .667 138 84 T2nd 1984 Jim Malosky 6 4 0 .600 169 129 4 2 0 .667 113 68 T3rd 1985 Jim Malosky 8 2 0 .800 226 132 6 0 0 1.000 154 47 1st 1986 Jim Malosky *8 1 2 .818 361 84 4 0 2 .833 178 21 T1st 1987 Jim Malosky *8 3 0 .727 309 147 5 1 0 .833 188 62 1st 1988 Jim Malosky 7 4 0 .636 301 123 4 2 0 .667 163 64 3rd 1989 Jim Malosky 5 5 0 .500 205 97 3 3 0 .500 108 51 T4th 1990 Jim Malosky 9 1 1 .864 266 136 5 1 0 .833 153 86 T1st 1991 Jim Malosky 6 4 0 .600 258 192 4 1 0 .800 148 82 3rd 1992 Jim Malosky 5 5 1 .500 193 226 4 1 1 .750 117 74 T2nd 1993 Jim Malosky 8 3 0 .727 245 188 4 2 0 .667 146 84 T2nd 1994 Jim Malosky 4 7 0 .363 229 249 3 3 0 .500 153 99 T4th 1995 Jim Malosky 8 2 1 .777 254 195 5 0 1 .917 169 71 T1st 1996 Jim Malosky 8 3 0 .727 372 228 6 0 0 1.000 271 99 1st 1997 Jim Malosky 4 6 0 .400 250 231 4 2 0 .667 204 111 2nd 1998 Vince Repesh/Jim Malosky Jr 4 7 0 .363 238 289 3 3 0 .500 135 156 4th 1999 Bob Nielson 3 8 0 .272 198 288 3 5 0 .375 162 180 T6th 2000 Bob Nielson 7 4 0 .636 315 256 5 3 0 .625 241 192 T3rd 2001 Bob Nielson 9 3 0 .750 408 218 7 2 0 .778 346 132 2nd 2002 Bob Nielson 11 1 0 .917 539 216 9 0 0 1.000 431 141 1st 2003 Bob Nielson 8 3 0 .727 401 198 6 2 0 .667 281 162 3rd 2004 Kyle Schweigert 4 7 0 .363 203 300 1 5 0 .167 105 190 6th 2005 Kyle Schweigert 8 4 0 .667 358 301 4 2 0 .667 200 188 T1st 2006 Kyle Schweigert 6 4 0 .600 210 231 4 4 0 .500 145 210 4th 2007 Kyle Schweigert 4 6 0 .400 225 280 3 5 0 .375 167 221 T5th 2008 Bob Nielson 15 0 0 1.000 613 173 10 0 0 1.000 461 111 1st 2009 Bob Nielson 11 2 0 .846 498 163 10 0 0 1.000 436 119 1st 2010 Bob Nielson 15 0 0 1.000 595 190 10 0 0 1.000 479 120 1st 2011 Bob Nielson 11 3 0 .786 412 265 8 2 0 .800 313 174 T1st 2012 Bob Nielson 10 2 0 .833 558 281 10 1 0 .909 503 224 1st 2013 Curt Wiese 11 2 0 .846 540 223 10 1 0 .909 464 165 T2nd 2014 Curt Wiese 13 1 0 .929 573 300 11 0 0 1.000 483 190 T1st 2015 Curt Wiese 9 3 0 .750 411 198 8 3 0 .727 381 176 T4th 2016 Curt Wiese 10 2 0 .833 541 397 10 1 0 .909 515 338 2nd 2017 Curt Wiese 9 3 0 .750 393 222 9 2 0 .818 365 184 T3rd

Totals 517 269 24 .653 19,241 12,478 374 166 13 .688 14,064 8,472

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BULLDOGS VERSUS THE COMPETITION OPPONENT W L Augsburg 15 10 Augustana (S.D.) 9 2 Bemidji State 46 10 California U. (Pa.) 1 0 Central Missouri 0 2 Central Washington 2 2 Chadron State 3 0 Colorado State-Pueblo 1 0 Concordia-Moorhead 10 13 Concordia-St. Paul 9 3 Delta State 1 0 Duluth J.C. 3 1 Emporia State 3 1 Eveleth J.C. 2 2 Grand Valley State 1 1 Gustavus Adolphus 8 15 Hamline 17 6 Hibbing J.C. 3 0 Humboldt State 0 0 Idaho State 1 0 Itasca J.C. 0 0 Luther College (Iowa) 1 0 Macalester 18 5 U of Mary 11 0 Michigan Tech 13 3 Minnesota (Junior Varsity) 0 2 Minnesota-Crookston 14 1 Minnesota-Morris 22 5 Minnesota State-Mankato 20 17 Minnesota State-Moorhead 38 17 Minot State 6 0 Missouri Western State 1 1 Montana 0 1 Montana State 0 3 Nebraska-Kearney 1 0 Nebraska-Omaha 1 3 North Dakota 0 8 North Dakota State 0 1

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FIRST 1951 2004 1931 2008 2001 2006 2004 2011 1950 1999 2010 1930 1954 1930 2008 1951 1951 1935 1990 1994 1930 1988 1950 2006 1947 1948 1999 1974 1932 1932 2012 2007 1995 1991 2009 2004 1963 1965

LAST MEETING W 16-3 (1975) W 41-38 (2016) W 17-0 (2017) W 45-7 (2008) L 38-28 (2017) W 35-10 (2010) W 20-10 (2008) W 24-21 (2011) W 10-6 (1975) W 52-49 (2016) W 20-17 (2010) W 13-7 (1946) L 59-26 (2016) W 21-6 (1939) L 24-10 (2009) W 28-0 (1975) W 38-6 (1975) W 19-7 (1939) T 7-7 (1990) L 29-24 (1994) T 0-0 (1930) W 24-0 (1988) W 13-7 (1975) W 62-27 (2017) W 32-3 (1993) L 26-13 (1949) W 54-6 (2017) W 44-6 (2002) L 38-23 (2017) W 23-14 (2017) W 37-0 (2017) W 47-18 (2008) L 54-6 (1995) L 37-0 (1996) W 42-7 (2009) L 42-17 (2007) L 31-14 (2007) L 55-8 (1965)

OPPONENT W L T Northwest Missouri State 3 2 0 Northern Arizona 0 2 0 Northern Iowa 0 1 1 Northern Michigan 1 11 0 Northern State 24 11 0 Northland 3 2 0 Northwestern (Iowa) 3 0 0 Ouachita Baptist 1 0 0 Portland State 0 1 0 Saginaw Valley State 1 0 0 St. Cloud State 26 24 0 St. Francis (Ill.) 0 2 0 St. John’s (Minn.)

11 19 0 Saint Mary’s (Minn.)

4 0 0 St. Olaf College 2 1 0 St. Thomas (Minn.)

15 8 1 Sioux Falls 1 1 0 South Dakota 3 4 0 South Dakota State 1 1 0 Southwest Minn. State 27 6 1 Truman State 0 1 0 Upper Iowa 7 0 0 Virginia J.C. 2 3 0 Waldorf 1 0 0 Wayne State (Mich.)

0 1 0 Wayne State (Neb.) 13 1 0 Western Washington 2 0 0 Winona State 34 10 0 Wisconsin-Eau Claire 6 2 0 Wisconsin-La Crosse 1 2 0 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 0 1 0 Wisconsin-Platteville 1 0 0 Wisconsin-River Falls 1 0 0 Wisconsin-Stout 2 3 1 Wisconsin-Superior 37 12 6 TOTALS: 517 269 24

FIRST LAST MEETING 2002 W 25-21 (2014) 1992 L 40-6 (1997) 2005 L 49-14 (2005) 1961 L 24-14 (1998) 1980 W 41-0 (2017) 1930 W 31-0 (1947) 1980 W 69-0 (1986) 2014 W 48-45 (2014) 1994 L 35-21 (1994) 2011 W 30-27 (2011) 1933 W 34-21 (2017) 1991 L 42-17 (1992) 1936 W 30-7 (1983) 1950 W 27-6 (1954) 1950 W 14-6 (1975) 1950 W 20-0 (1977) 2013 L 26-7 (2017) 2001 L 36-22 (2007) 1966 W 12-7 (1967) 1976 L 38-42 (2016) 1983 L 20-19 (1983) 2004 W 33-21 (2017) 1930 W 18-0 (1934) 2003 W 73-6 (2003) 2011 L 31-25 (2011) 1993 W 34-31, OT (2015) 2006 W 22-14 (2007) 1931 W 34-31 (2016) 1937 L 28-14 (1998) 1996 L 34-13(2004) 1971 L 13-0 (1971) 1984 W 10-0 (1984) 1994 W 17-14 (1994) 1938 L 17-15 (2000) 1931 W 42-6 (1989)

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 1930 (0-3-2) Coach: Frank Kovach Captain: Harvey Walsh Northland College................................L 0-10 Itasca JC..............................................T 0-0 Virginia JC............................................L 0-35 Eveleth JC............................................L 0-49 Duluth JC.............................................T 6-6 1931 (1-5-0) Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Manley Burns Northland College................................L 0-9 Winona State.......................................W 7-0 Virginia JC............................................L 0-9 Duluth JC.............................................L 6-18 Bemidji State.......................................L 0-14 Wisconsin-Superior..............................L 0-26 1932 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Stan Micolojak

(3-3-0/NIC: 2-1; T-1st)

MSU-Mankato......................................L 0-14 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 7-6 Virginia JC............................................W 12-6 Eveleth JC............................................L 0-18 Bemidji State.......................................W 13-9 Wisconsin-Superior..............................L 0-26....................................................

1933 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Neil Scott

(3-3-1/NIC: 2-1-1; 3rd)

Virginia JC............................................L 2-6 MSU-Moorhead....................................T 7-7 MSU-Mankato......................................W 3-0 St. Cloud State..................................... L 0-7 Duluth JC.............................................W 35-0 Wisconsin-Superior..............................L 7-8 Bemidji State.......................................W 31-0 1934 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Jack O’Hehir

(6-1-0/NIC: 3-1; 1st)

Virginia JC............................................W 18-0 St. Cloud State.....................................W 14-0 MSU-Moorhead ...................................W 17-0 Mankato State.....................................W 13-0 Duluth JC.............................................W 26-6 Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 17-6 Bemidji State.......................................L 0-3 1935 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Norm Johnson

(4-2-0/NIC: 2-2; 3rd)

MSU-Mankato......................................L 12-14 Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 18-6 1936 Coach: Lloyd Peterson

(4-1-0/NIC: 2-1; T-2nd)

Winona State.......................................W 25-0 St. Cloud State.....................................L 0-7 Bemidji State.......................................W 26-6 Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 3-0 St. John’s.............................................W 3-0 1937 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Babe Nagolski

(5-2-0/NIC: 3-0; 1st)

St. John’s.............................................L 6-16 Wisconsin-Superior..............................L 0-13 St. Cloud State ...................................W 20-13 Wisconsin-Eau Claire...........................W 12-7 Northland College................................W 26-0 Bemidji State.......................................W 31-2 Winona State.......................................W 19-0 1938 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Francis Gorham

(7-0-1/NIC: 3-0; T-1st)

Eveleth JC............................................W 21-13 Wisconsin-Eau Claire...........................W 12-0 St. Cloud State.....................................W 6-0 Hibbing JC...........................................W 20-6 Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 19-7 Bemidji State.......................................W 6-0 Wisconsin-Stout...................................T 0-0 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 14-2 1939 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Charles Peglow

(5-1-1/NIC: 3-1; T-2nd)

Eveleth JC ...........................................W 21-6 MSU-Mankato......................................W 13-0 St. Cloud State.....................................W 7-6 Hibbing JC...........................................W 19-7 Bemidji State.......................................W 9-6 Moorhead State...................................L 6-7 Wisconsin-Superior..............................T 7-7 1940 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Eugene Dixon

(2-5-0/NIC: 2-3; 4th)

Wisconsin-Superior .............................L 0-12 St. John’s.............................................L 7-13 St. Cloud State.....................................L 6-19 Winona State.......................................W 13-7 MSU-Mankato......................................W 14-12 MSU-Moorhead....................................L 0-18 Bemidji State.......................................L 0-10

MSU-Moorhead....................................L 0-32 Bemidji State.......................................W 13-12 Hibbing JC...........................................W 26-6 St. Cloud State.....................................W 13-0

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 1941 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Verner Johnson

(1-6-0/NIC: 1-4; 5th)

1949 (4-3-0) Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Olav Lee

MSU-Moorhead....................................W 13-7 St. John’s.............................................L 6-13 Bemidji State.......................................L 0-34 MSU-Mankato......................................L 9-21 Wisconsin-Superior..............................L 0-27 St. Cloud State.....................................L 0-13 Winona State.......................................L 13-31

MSU-Moorhead....................................L 6-13 Bemidji State.......................................W 13-12 MSU-Mankato......................................W 18-12 St. Cloud State.....................................L 6-7 Winona State.......................................W 32-6 Minnesota JV.......................................L 13-26 Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 33-27

1942 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Gus Novotney

1950 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Fred Murphy

(2-3-1/NIC: 2-3; 4th)

MSU-Moorhead....................................W 6-0 St. Cloud State.....................................L 7-25 Winona State.......................................W 19-2 MSU-Mankato......................................L 0-19 Bemidji State.......................................L 0-34 Wisconsin-Superior..............................T 0-0 No Teams (1943-1945) 1946 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Gus Novotney

(4-1-2/NIC: 2-0-2; T-1st)

(4-3-0/MIAC: 3-3; T-5th)

St. Olaf................................................W 19-6 St. Mary’s.............................................W 20-6 St. Thomas...........................................L 12-41 Macalester...........................................L 6-27 St. John’s.............................................L 18-33 Concordia-Moorhead...........................W 39-19 Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 26-0 1951 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Bob Murray

(5-2-1/MIAC:5-1; T-2nd)

Winona State.......................................W 22-7 Northland College................................W 6-0 MSU-Moorhead....................................T 7-7 Bemidji State.......................................W 12-0 Wisconsin-Superior..............................L 6-13 Duluth JC.............................................W 13-7 MSU-Mankato......................................T 0-0

Wisconsin-Superior..............................T 7-7 Bemidji State.......................................L 18-26 Augsburg................................................. W 6-0 St. John’s................................................. W 18-6 Hamline...............................................W 21-6 St. Thomas...........................................W 20-14 St. Mary’s................................................. W 34-6 Gustavus Adolphus..............................L 12-27

1947 Coach: Lloyd Peterson

1952 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Ken Johnson, Holly Tucker

(3-4-0/NIC: 1-3; T-5th)

Northland College................................W 31-0 Wisconsin-Superior..............................L 0-19 St. Cloud State.....................................L 7-26 Winona State.......................................L 0-7 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 6-3 Bemidji State.......................................L 7-12 Michigan Tech......................................W 12-0 1948 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Dan Devine

(4-3-0/NIC: 4-1; T-1st)

Winona State.......................................W 19-6 Michigan Tech......................................L 13-19 Bemidji State.......................................W 32-6 Minnesota JV.......................................L 0-26 St. Cloud State.....................................L 14-26 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 6-0 MSU-Mankato......................................W 13-7

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(0-7-1/MIAC: 0-6; 9th)

Wisconsin-Superior................................... T 6-6 St. John’s................................................. L 7-13 Macalester...........................................L 0-6 Michigan Tech......................................L 7-35 Hamline.................................................... L 6-28 Gustavus Adolphus ................................... L 14-55 Augsburg.............................................L 0-32 Concordia-Moorhead...........................L 7-48 1953 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Roland Cloutier

(3-4-0/MIAC: 3-3; T-5th)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................L 13-14 Macalester............................................... L 9-12 Concordia-Moorhead...........................L 25-27 St. John’s.............................................W 33-6 St. Thomas................................................ L 14-16 Augsburg................................................. W 14-6 St. Mary’s.............................................W 21-7

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 1954 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Dave Erholtz

(5-3-0/MIAC: 4-2; T-3rd)

1959 (5-2-1/MIAC: 4-2-1; 3rd) Coach: Jim Malosky Captains: Lino Rauzi, John Drazenovich

Augsburg.............................................W 7-6 Emporia State........................................... W 20-7 Macalester...........................................W 13-6 Hamline.................................................... W 3-0 St. Mary’s................................................. W 27-6 Concordia-Moorhead................................. L 0-6 Gustavus Adolphus..............................L 0-39 Wisconsin-Superior................................... L 7-13

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 28-0 Augsburg................................................. W 38-25 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... L 7-22 Hamline...............................................W 14-0 St. Thomas...........................................T 12-12 Macalester...........................................W 28-14 St. John’s................................................. W 14-6 Concordia-Moorhead...........................L 0-22

1955 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Wally Aunan

1960 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Wallace Fontaine

(3-5-0/MIAC: 1-5; 7th)

(6-1-1/MIAC: 6-1; 1st)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 7-0 St. John’s................................................. L 6-13 Augsburg................................................. L 0-6 St. Thomas...........................................L 0-26 Hamline...............................................W 30-27 Concordia-Moorhead...........................L 6-35 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... L 0-20 Emporia State......................................W 13-7

Wisconsin-Superior..............................T 6-6 Concordia-Moorhead................................. W 40-22 St. John’s.............................................L 7-8 St. Thomas................................................ W 61-6 Macalester............................................... W 39-0 Augsburg.............................................W 26-14 Gustavus Adolphus..............................W 20-14 Hamline.................................................... W 22-8

1956 Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captain: Darrell Warner

1961 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Dave Lindstrom

(4-4-0/MIAC: 3-4; 5th)

Concordia-Moorhead................................. L 0-21 St. John’s.............................................L 0-44 St. Thomas................................................ L 14-34 Macalester............................................... W 18-6 Augsburg.............................................L 6-21 Gustavus Adolphus..............................W 7-0 Hamline.................................................... W 21-0 Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 45-13 1957 (2-5-1/MIAC: 2-5; 6th) Coach: Lloyd Peterson Captains: Dick Forbort, Marv Heikkinen Wisconsin-Superior................................... T 0-0 Hamline...............................................W 18-7 Concordia-Moorhead...........................L 6-34 St. John’s................................................. L 7-17 St. Thomas...........................................W 12-3 Macalester...........................................L 19-40 Augsburg................................................. L 0-10 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... L 0-26 1958 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Dick Ferrera, Clyde Smith

(4-4-0/MIAC: 4-3; 4th)

(8-1-0/MIAC: 7-0; 1st)

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 43-6 Northern Michigan...............................L 6-35 Macalester...........................................W 47-13 Augsburg................................................. W 45-14 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... W 70-0 Hamline...............................................W 61-0 Concordia-Moorhead...........................W 34-14 St. John’s................................................. W 12-6 St. Thomas...........................................W 36-13 1962 (6-2-1/MIAC: 5-1-1; 2nd) Coach: Jim Malosky Captains: Bruce Johnson, Jerry Wherley Wisconsin-Superior..............................L 6-7 Northern Michigan.................................... W 14-0 St. John’s.............................................L 0-6 St. Thomas................................................ W 22-0 Macalester............................................... W 14-10 Augsburg.............................................W 31-8 Gustavus Adolphus..............................W 22-6 Hamline.................................................... W 34-7 Concordia-Moorhead................................. T 8-8

Wisconsin-Superior..............................L 6-14 Gustavus Adolphus..............................L 20-34 Hamline.................................................... W 22-6 Concordia-Moorhead................................. L 30-38 St. John’s.............................................L 29-42 St. Thomas................................................ W 7-6 Macalester............................................... W 24-14 Augsburg.............................................W 27-13

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 1963 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Ken Schloer

(3-6-0/MIAC: 2-5; 6th)

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 28-7 North Dakota.......................................L 0-33 Concordia-Moorhead...........................L 16-36 St. John’s................................................. L 6-60 St. Thomas...........................................L 0-14 Macalester...........................................W 12-0 Augsburg................................................. L 12-14 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... W 26-7 Hamline...............................................L 12-16 1964 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Dick Fisher

(4-5-0/MIAC: 2-5; 5th)

Wisconsin-Eau Claire................................ W 29-6 Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 46-6 Hamline.................................................... W 34-0 Concordia-Moorhead................................. L 6-24 St. John’s.............................................L 12-21 St. Thomas................................................ L 20-22 Macalester............................................... W 42-0 Augsburg.............................................L 6-14 Gustavus Adolphus..............................L 20-21 1965 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Ray Norsted

(4-5-0/MIAC: 3-4; 5th)

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 38-6 North Dakota State..............................L 8-55 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... L 6-17 Hamline...............................................W 22-16 Concordia-Moorhead...........................L 12-48 St. John’s................................................. L 8-17 St. Thomas...........................................L 6-20 Macalester...........................................W 34-6 Augsburg................................................. W 16-0 1966 3rd) Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Steve Sands

(5-3-1/MIAC: 4-2-1;

South Dakota State................................... L 0-27 Augsburg.............................................L 0-13 Gustavus Adolphus..............................T 14-14 Hamline...............................................L 6-18 Concordia-Moorhead................................. W 18-6 St. John’s.............................................W 22-7 St. Thomas................................................ W 20-14 Macalester............................................... W 47-6 Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 40-0

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1967 T-2nd) Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Eric Eversley

(7-1-1/MIAC: 5-1-1;

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 68-14 South Dakota State..............................W 12-7 St. Thomas...........................................W 42-26 Macalester...........................................W 38-10 Augsburg................................................. W 29-0 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... L 16-26 Hamline...............................................W 22-13 Concordia-Moorhead...........................T 8-8 St. John’s................................................. W 12-7 1968 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Neil Ladsten

(4-6-0/MIAC: 2-5; 7th)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 33-6 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 36-26 St. John’s.............................................L 6-21 St. Thomas................................................ L 16-18 Macalester............................................... W 26-6 Augsburg.............................................W 23-0 Gustavus Adolphus.............................................L 6-10 Hamline.................................................... L 22-32 Concordia-Moorhead................................. L 14-23 MSU-Mankato......................................L 23-28 1969 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Al Decker

(4-6-0/MIAC: 2-5; 6th)

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 36-0 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 26-12 St. John’s................................................. L 12-16 St. Thomas...........................................W 27-8 Macalester...........................................L 35-38 Augsburg................................................. W 37-6 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... L 14-20 Hamline...............................................L 12-32 Concordia-Moorhead...........................L 7-28 MSU-Mankato......................................L 6-42 1970 Coach: Jim Malosky Captains: Tom Cady, Slats Fairbanks

(7-2-1/MIAC: 4-2-1; 3rd)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 20-0 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 23-7 Concordia-Moorhead................................. W 14-8 St. John’s.............................................L 18-22 St. Thomas................................................ W 3-0 Macalester............................................... T 14-14 Augsburg.............................................W 16-15 Gustavus Adolphus..............................L 15-41 Hamline.................................................... W 14-0 St. Cloud State.....................................W 16-10

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 1971 Coach: Jim Malosky Captains: John Zupetz, Pete Furo

(6-3-1/MIAC: 5-2; 3rd)

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 10-0 MSU-Moorhead....................................T 14-14 Hamline...............................................L 7-10 Concordia-Moorhead...........................W 13-0 St. John’s................................................. W 22-21 St. Thomas...........................................W 14-0 Macalester...........................................W 16-7 Augsburg................................................. W 38-0 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... L 12-18 Wisconsin-Milwaukee...........................L 0-13 1972 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Steve Skildum

(5-4-0/MIAC: 4-3; T-3rd)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 12-0 MSU-Moorhead......................................... L 6-14 Gustavus Adolphus..............................L 12-17 Hamline.................................................... W 49-13 Concordia-Moorhead................................. W 10-9 St. John’s.............................................L 0-34 St. Thomas................................................ W 21-19 Macalester............................................... W 56-0 Augsburg.............................................L 27-28 1973 (8-1-0/MIAC: 6-1; T-1st) Coach: Jim Malosky Captains: Darrell McKibbon, Scott Lyons, Eric Kaiser Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 29-0 Michigan Tech......................................W 7-0 Augsburg................................................. L 12-14 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... W 14-13 Hamline...............................................W 17-13 Concordia-Moorhead...........................W 16-13 St. John’s................................................. W 28-12 St. Thomas...........................................W 30-13 Macalester...........................................W 21-0 1974 (7-2-1/MIAC: 4-2-1; T-3rd) Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Mark Johnson, Barry Becklin Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 20-14 Minnesota-Morris.................................W 20-0 Gustavus Adolphus..............................W 22-0 St. Cloud State.......................................... W 20-14 Macalester............................................... W 6-0 St. John’s.............................................W 15-0 Concordia-Moorhead................................. W 14-10 Augsburg.............................................L 6-7 Hamline.................................................... T 0-0 St. Olaf................................................L 0-7

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1975 2nd) Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Terry Egerdahl

(8-2-0/MIAC: 6-1;

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 34-6 Minnesota-Morris..................................... W 22-13 Gustavus Adolphus.................................... W 28-0 St. Cloud State.....................................L 16-34 Macalester...........................................W 13-7 St. John’s................................................. L 10-13 Concordia-Moorhead...........................W 10-6 Augsburg................................................. W 16-3 Hamline...............................................W 38-6 St. Olaf..................................................... W 14-6 1976 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Pat Kubat

(6-4-0/NIC: 5-2; T-2nd)

Winona State.......................................W 40-0 Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 35-7 St. Cloud State.......................................... L 0-10 Northern Michigan ..............................L 0-44 Minnesota-Morris.................................L 6-35 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 70-0 Bemidji State............................................ W 42-13 St. Thomas................................................ W 24-0 MSU-Moorhead....................................L 13-14 Michigan Tech.......................................... W 21-14 1977 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Dave Nelson

(7-3-0/NIC: 4-3; T-4th)

Michigan Tech......................................W 28-6 Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 33-0 Bemidji State.......................................L 18-21 St. Cloud State.....................................W 12-0 Minnesota-Morris..................................... L 14-17 Southwest Minnesota State..................W 49-7 MSU-Mankato......................................W 21-6 St. Thomas...........................................W 20-0 MSU-Moorhead......................................... L 8-21 Winona State............................................ W 43-0 1978 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Kelly Fleissner

(7-3-0/NIC:6-2; T-2nd)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 21-14 Bemidji State.......................................W 42-0 Michigan Tech.......................................... W 24-19 Minnesota-Morris.................................L 7-12 MSU-Mankato........................................... W 26-7 Southwest Minnesota State..................W 57-0 St. Cloud State.......................................... L 23-30 Wisconsin-Stout....................................... L 2-21 Winona State............................................ W 14-0 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 32-6

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 1979 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Roger Ollila

(8-2-0/NIC: 7-1; T-1st)

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 49-0 Bemidji State............................................ W 40-3 Michigan Tech......................................W 17-7 Minnesota-Morris..................................... L 17-19 MSU-Mankato......................................W 21-7 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 37-0 St. Cloud State.....................................W 14-6 Wisconsin-Stout...................................L 0-13 Winona State.......................................W 39-17 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 34-8 1980 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Amory Bodin

(10-0-0/NIC: 8-0; 1st)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 49-0 Minnesota-Morris.................................W 24-21 MSU-Mankato........................................... W 38-6 Northwestern College...........................W 24-7 Southwest Minnesota State..................W 28-7 St. Cloud State.......................................... W 35-12 Bemidji State.......................................W 55-7 Winona State............................................ W 38-0 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 32-9 Northern State.......................................... W 31-7 1981 (9-1-0/NIC: 5-1; 2nd) Coach: .................................................Jim Malosky Captain: Tom Lawrence Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 68-23 Minnesota-Morris..................................... W 23-7 MSU-Mankato......................................W 21-9 Northwestern College............................... W 27-6 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 32-3 St. Cloud State.....................................W 10-7 Bemidji State............................................ W 21-3 Winona State.......................................W 49-10 MSU-Moorhead......................................... L 0-29 Northern State.....................................W 44-10 1982 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Boyd Hanson

(7-2-0/NIC: 5-1; 2nd)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 39-3 Northern Michigan ..............................L 21-48 MSU-Mankato........................................... W 42-17 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 51-13 MSU-Moorhead....................................L 20-30 Winona State............................................ W 32-8 Minnesota-Morris.................................W 35-17 Northern State.......................................... W 30-7 Bemidji State.......................................W 28-0

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1983 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Mark Ogren

(6-4-0/NIC: 4-2; T-2nd)

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 12-7 Northern Michigan ................................... L 7-23 Northeast Missouri (Truman)State...........L 19-20 Southwest Minnesota State..................W 30-17 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 20-14 Winona State.......................................L 14-28 Minnesota-Morris..................................... W 42-0 Northern State.....................................L 8-10 Bemidji State............................................ W 24-15 St. John’s#...........................................W 30-7 1984 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Andy Verhel

(6-4-0/NIC: 4-2; T-3rd)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 32-0 MSU-Mankato......................................L 0-34 Northern Michigan ..............................L 14-24 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 25-6 MSU-Moorhead....................................L 7-14 Winona State............................................ W 16-14 Minnesota-Morris.................................L 14-31 Northern State.......................................... W 32-3 Bemidji State.......................................W 19-0 Wisconsin-Platteville#..........................W 10-0 1985 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Steve Peterson

(8-2-0/NIC: 6-0; 1st)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 28-0 St. Cloud State.....................................L 10-24 Northern Michigan.................................... L 14-51 Southwest Minnesota State..................W 17-13 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 38-10 Winona State.......................................W 50-0 Minnesota-Morris..................................... W 19-17 Northern State.....................................W 20-0 Bemidji State............................................ W 10-7 #Minnesota-Morris...............................W 20-10 1986 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Mark Turcott

(8-1-2^/NIC: 4-0-2; T-1st)

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 27-6 St. Cloud State.......................................... W 27-7 Michigan Tech......................................W 31-15 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 28-3 Winona State............................................ W 49-0 Minnesota-Morris.................................T 7-7 Northern State.......................................... W 56-0 Bemidji State.......................................T 3-3 Northern Michigan...............................L 29-35 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 35-8 Northwestern (IA)#...............................W 69-0

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 1987 (8-3-0^/NIC: 5-1; 1st) Coach: Jim Malosky Captains: Mike Louhi, Jim Malosky Jr., Phil Peichel

1991 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Dale Roehl

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 16-13 St. Cloud State.....................................L 15-22 Michigan Tech.......................................... W 41-10 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 31-14 Winona State.......................................W 28-10 Minnesota-Morris..................................... W 56-3 Northern State ....................................W 30-8 Bemidji State............................................ W 40-0 Northern Michigan.................................... L 10-23 Southwest Minnesota State..................L 14-27 MSU-Moorhead#.................................W 24-17

Montana State.....................................L 14-30 Wisconsin-Eau Claire...........................W 21-7 St. Cloud State.....................................L 14-17 St. Francis................................................ L 33-35 Minnesota-Morris..................................... W 34-0 Northern State.....................................W 21-14 Bemidji State............................................ W 48-19 Michigan Tech.......................................... W 28-21 Southwest Minnesota State..................L 7-43 MSU-Moorhead......................................... Cancelled (snow) Winona State.......................................W 38-6

1988 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Jeff Dunnell

1992 Coach: Jim Malosky Captains: Mark Adler, Bob Schwartz

(7-4-0/NIC: 4-2; 3rd)

(6-4-0/NIC: 4-1; 3rd)

(5-5-1/NSIC: 4-1-1; T-2nd)

Wisconsin-Superior..............................W 52-7 North Dakota............................................ L 14-28 Northern Michigan...............................L 7-24 Winona State............................................ W 33-7 Minnesota-Morris.................................W 22-10 Northern State.......................................... L 7-17 Bemidji State.......................................W 43-3 Michigan Tech......................................W 41-0 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 55-14 MSU-Moorhead....................................L 3-13 Luther College#....................................W 24-0

Wisconsin-Eau Claire................................ W 17-6 St. Cloud State ......................................... L 0-33 St. Francis............................................L 17-42 Northern State.......................................... W 9-0 Bemidji State.......................................W 22-13 Michigan Tech......................................L 20-40 Southwest Minnesota State....................... T 18-18 MSU-Moorhead....................................L 6-21 Winona State............................................ W 21-0 Minnesota-Morris.................................W 41-22 Northern Arizona..................................L 22-31

1989 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Dale Gessell

1993 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Greg Valaskey

(5-5-0/NIC: 3-3; T-4th)

Wisconsin-Superior................................... W 42-6 North Dakota.......................................L 14-17 Wisconsin-Eau Claire...........................L 10-16 Winona State.......................................W 54-6 Minnesota-Morris .................................... W (OT) 13-10 Northern State.....................................L 3-6 Bemidji State............................................ W 26-6 Michigan Tech.......................................... W 31-7 Southwest Minnesota State..................L 0-7 MSU-Moorhead......................................... L 12-16 1990 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Ron Viaene

(9-1-1/NIC: 5-1; T-1st)

(8-3-0/NSIC: 4-2; T-2nd)

Wisconsin-Eau Claire...........................W 24-15 St. Cloud State ...................................L 0-47 Wisconsin-Stout....................................... W 14-11 Northern State ....................................L 22-26 Bemidji State............................................ W 20-0 Michigan Tech.......................................... W 32-3 Southwest Minnesota State..................W 31-28 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 23-0 Winona State.......................................L 15-17 Minnesota-Morris..................................... W 35-13 Wayne State (Neb.)#............................W 29-28 1994 (4-7-0/NSIC: 3-3; T-4th) Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Marc Achterkirch

St. Cloud State.......................................... W 17-14 Wisconsin-Eau Claire................................ W 35-14 Montana State.....................................L 7-37 Humboldt State...................................T 7-7 St. Cloud State.......................................... L 7-35 Minnesota-Morris.................................W 14-7 Portland State......................................L 21-35 Northern State..ALL-TIME ........................................ L 17-20 Bemidji State.......................................W 48-13 UMD RESULTS Bemidji State.......................................W 28-17 Wisconsin River Falls................................ W 17-14 Michigan Tech......................................W 33-15 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 21-9 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 19-7 MSU-Moorhead....................................L 7-17 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 34-23 Winona State............................................ L 20-40 Winona State............................................ W 41-12 Minnesota-Morris.................................W 42-0 Northern State#...................................W 21-0 Northern State.......................................... L 15-20 Idaho State..........................................L 24-29

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 1995 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Brian Potocnik

(8-2-1/NSIC: 5-0-1; T-1st)

1999 Coach: Bob Nielson Captain: Jeff Wenngatz

(3-8/NSIC: 3-5; T-6th)

Wisconsin-Stout....................................... W 21-20 St. Cloud State ...................................L 23-29 Montana..............................................L 6-54 Bemidji State ........................................... W 40-9 Wayne State (Neb.)..............................W 22-15 Southwest Minnesota State..................W 28-21 MSU-Moorhead......................................... T 14-14 Winona State.......................................W 24-20 Minnesota-Morris..................................... W 35-0 Northern State.....................................W 28-7 Southwest Minnesota State#...............W 13-6

MSU-Mankato........................................... L 15-37 St. Cloud State ...................................L 0-49 Minnesota-Crookston...........................W 27-24 Southwest Minnesota State....................... L 9-14 MSU-Moorhead......................................... L 14-20 Concordia-St. Paul...............................L 27-35 Northern State.......................................... L 7-16 Bemidji State.......................................L 26-35 Wayne State (Neb.)..............................W 31-19 Winona State............................................ W 21-17 Wisconsin-La Crosse#..........................L 21-22

1996 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Kurt King

2000 Coach: Bob Nielson Captains: Erik Conner, Chris Markas

(8-3/NSIC: 6-0; 1st)

(7-4/NSIC: 5-3; T-3rd)

MSU-Mankato......................................L 18-34 St. Cloud State ......................................... L 16-34 Montana State.....................................L 0-37 Wayne State (Neb.) .................................. W 50-21 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 28-27 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 39-22 Winona State............................................ W 55-30 Minnesota-Morris.................................W 52-0 Northern State.......................................... W 48-20 Bemidji State.......................................W 49-0 Wisconsin-La Crosse#..........................W 13-6

MSU-Mankato........................................... W 23-18 St. Cloud State ......................................... W 36-29 Minnesota-Crookston................................ W 13-9 Southwest Minnesota State..................W 35-24 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 26-7 Concordia-St. Paul.................................... L 27-37 Northern State.....................................L 26-49 Bemidji State............................................ W 38-19 Wayne State (Neb.)................................... W 45-13 Winona State.......................................L (2OT) 31-34 Wisconsin-Stout#.................................L 15-17

1997 Coach: Jim Malosky Captain: Josh Sandell

2001 (9-3/NSIC: 7-2; 2nd) Coach: Bob Nielson Captains: Rob Tadych, Kevin Westbrock

(4-6/NSIC: 4-2; 2nd)

Northern Michigan.................................... L 7-24 MSU-Mankato .......................................... L 20-31 St. Cloud State.....................................L 13-25 Northern Arizona..................................L 6-40 Southwest Minnesota State..................L 14-20 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 31-14 Winona State.......................................L 35-63 Minnesota-Morris..................................... W 48-7 Northern State.....................................W 35-7 Bemidji State............................................ W 41-0 1998 (4-7/NSIC: 3-3; 4th) Interim Co-Coaches: Vince Repesh, Jim Malosky Jr Captain: Trevor Theelke MSU-Mankato......................................L 7-31 Northern Michigan ..............................L 14-24 Wisconsin-Eau Claire................................ L 14-28 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 13-7 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 37-34 Winona State............................................ L 19-27 Minnesota-Morris.................................W 41-6 Northern State.......................................... L 7-34 Bemidji State.......................................L 18-48 Wayne State (Neb.)................................... W 41-13 MSU-Moorhead#.................................L 27-37

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MSU-Mankato......................................W 31-28 South Dakota ........................................... W 14-10 Minnesota-Morris..................................... W 71-0 Minnesota-Crookston...........................L 13-17 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 51-7 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 35-14 Concordia-St. Paul...............................W 19-16 Northern State.......................................... W 48-0 Bemidji State.......................................W 42-38 Wayne State (Neb.)..............................W 37-17 Winona State#.....................................L 30-33 Central Missouri State~........................L 17-48 2002 (11-1/NSIC: 9-0; 1st) Coach: Bob Nielson Captains:Nate Davis, Ricky Fritz, Peter Lawton MSU-Mankato........................................... W 44-9 South Dakota ......................................W 23-21 Minnesota-Morris.................................W 44-6 Minnesota-Crookston................................ W 76-14 Southwest Minnesota State..................W 38-7 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 53-27 Concordia-St. Paul.................................... W 36-12 Northern State.....................................W 48-22 Bemidji State............................................ W 52-25 Wayne State (Neb.)................................... W 42-3 Winona State............................................ W 42-25 Northwest Missouri State@...................L 41-45

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 2003 (8-3/NSIC: 6-2; 3rd) Coach: Bob Nielson Captains: Tim Battalgia, Cash Langeness, Dave Otto, Adam Skinner, Dan Soldner

2006 (6-4/NCC: 4-4; 4th) Coach: Kyle Schweigert Captains: Mark Knudsen, Kevin Krenz, Trent Scheidecker, Ted Schlafke

MSU-Mankato......................................W 40-20 South Dakota ......................................L 7-10 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 39-0 Northern State.....................................L 7-46 Waldorf College........................................ W 73-6 Wayne State (Neb.)................................... W 49-18 Minnesota-Crookston...........................W 28-0 Concordia-St. Paul.................................... W 56-33 Bemidji State.......................................W 34-21 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 51-20 Winona State.......................................L 17-24

Bemidji State.......................................W 23-7 U. of Mary ................................................ W 42-14 South Dakota.......................................L 14-27 Central Washington................................... W 31-25 Western Washington.............................W 20-10 Augustana College.................................... L 7-35 MSU-Mankato .....................................W (OT) 16-13 Nebraska Omaha....................................... L 14-38 North Dakota.......................................L 14-38 St. Cloud State.......................................... W 29-24

2004 (4-7/NCC: 1-5; 6th) Coach: Kyle Schweigert Captains:Adam Fechhelm, Geoff Fischer, Luke Jipson, Pat Kelly, Russ Rabe, Dave Rufledt Chadron State.......................................... W 35-21 Concordia-St. Paul ..............................L 6-38 Wisconsin-La Crosse................................. L 13-34 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 14-10 Upper Iowa .............................................. W 30-7 MSU-Mankato........................................... L 13-34 Nebraska-Omaha.................................L 24-38 North Dakota.......................................L 0-26 Augustana College.................................... W 47-16 South Dakota.......................................L 21-48 St. Cloud State.......................................... L 0-28 2005 (8-4/NCC: 4-2; T-1st) Coach: Kyle Schweigert Captains: Ben Bowditch, Brandon Cooley, Kevin Krenz, Chris Lapakko Chadron State......................................W 28-17 Concordia-St. Paul ................................... W 31-10 Northern Iowa......................................L 14-49 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 55-7 Upper Iowa .........................................W 18-7 MSU-Mankato......................................W 28-23 Nebraska-Omaha....................................... W 38-35 North Dakota............................................ L 10-33 Augustana College...............................L 23-26 South Dakota............................................ W 56-43 St. Cloud State.....................................W 45-28 North Dakota@.....................................L 12-23

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2007 (4-6/NCC: 3-5; T-5th) Coach: Kyle Schweiert Captains: Nate Fears, Jon Rufledt, Ted Schlafke Bemidji State............................................ W 31-14 Missouri Western State ............................ L 27-45 South Dakota.......................................L 22-36 Central Washington..............................L 21-43 Western Washington................................. W 22-14 Augustana College...............................W 34-7 MSU-Mankato .......................................... L 14-35 Nebraska Omaha.................................L 17-42 North Dakota............................................ L 14-31 St. Cloud State.....................................W 23-13 2008 (15-0/NSIC: 10-0; 1st) Coach: Bob Nielson Captains: Nate Baier, Jim Johnson, Ted Schlafke, Tyler Yelk Concordia-St. Paul...............................W 40-0 Missouri Western State ........................W 47-18 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 43-21 Augustana College...............................W 40-10 U. of Mary................................................. W 44-7 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 52-10 Northern State ......................................... W 55-7 St. Cloud State.....................................W 38-21 Bemidji State............................................ W 48-21 Minnesota-Crookston...........................W 63-7 Winona State............................................ W 38-7 Chadron State@........................................ W 20-10 Grand Valley State@.............................W (OT) 19-13 California U. (Pa.)@..............................W 45-7 Northwest Missouri State+...................W 21-14

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 2009 (11-2/NSIC: 10-0; 1st) Coach: Bob Nielson Captains: Tobias Lemke, Cole Strilzuk, Brandon Wood Concordia-St.Paul..................................... W 56-0 Central Washington................................... L 10-13 Southwest Minnesota State..................W 34-27 Augustana College.................................... W 42-21 U. of Mary............................................W 35-7 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 76-7 Northern State.....................................W 42-0 St. Cloud State.......................................... W 31-7 Bemidji State.......................................W 35-34 Minnesota-Crookston................................ W 44-0 Winona State.......................................W 41-16 Nebraska-Kearney@.................................. W 42-7 Grand Valley State@.................................. L 10-24 2010 (15-0/NSIC: 10-0; 1st) Coach: Bob Nielson Captains: Isaac Odim, Kiel Fechtelkotter Central Washington..............................W 35-10 Upper Iowa..........................................W 62-13 Wayne State (Neb.)................................... W 42-10 Bemidji State............................................ W 44-21 MSU-Mooorhead..................................W 56-7 Winona State............................................ W 59-17 U. of Mary................................................. W 49-0 Northern State.....................................W 27-7 St. Cloud State.......................................... W 40-17 Minnesota Crookston...........................W 55-7 MSU-Mankato*....................................W 45-21 St. Cloud State@....................................... W(OT) 20-17 Augustana College@................................. W 24-13 Northwest Missouri State@....................... W 17-13 Delta State+........................................W 20-17 2011 Coach: Bob Nielson Captains:Cory Flesch, Rob Huberty

(11-3/NSIC: 8-2; T-1st)

Augustana ...........................................W 20-12 Upper Iowa............................................... W 49-22 Wayne State (Neb.)..............................L 0-7 Bemidji State.......................................W 26-23 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 49-21 Winona State.......................................W 24-6 U. of Mary.............................................W 41-28 Northern State.......................................... W 37-6 St. Cloud State.....................................L 7-35 Minnesota Crookston................................ W 49-7 MSU-Mankato........................................... W 31-19 Saginaw Valley State@............................... W (OT) 30-27 CSU-Pueblo@.......................................W 24-21 Wayne State (Mich.)@............................... L 25-31

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2012 (10-2/NSIC: 10-1; 1st) Coach: Bob Nielson Captains: Joe Akey, Cameron Harper, Garth Heikkinen, Ben Helmer, Chase Vogler Southwest Minnesota State..................W 45-20 Winona State............................................ W 38-16 Concordia-St. Paul...............................W 70-24 Augustana College.................................... W 42-34 St. Cloud State.....................................L 49-51 MSU–Moorhead........................................ W 45-14 Minot State..........................................W 44-6 Bemidji State............................................ W 30-0 Minnesota-Crookston...........................W 38-14 U. of Mary................................................ W 53-14 Northern State.......................................... W 49-31 Missouri Western State@......................L (3OT) 55-57 2013 (11-2/NSIC: 10-1; T-2nd) Coach: Curt Wiese Captains: Travis Nordhus, Tom Olson, Colby Ring, Aaron Roth, Nate Zuk Sioux Falls................................................ W 32-7 Upper Iowa..........................................W 37-19 MSU–Mankato.......................................... L 17-21 Wayne State.........................................W 64-21 St. Cloud State.......................................... W 34-7 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 69-45 Minot State.............................................. W 52-0 Bemidji State.......................................W 31-21 Minnesota Crookston................................ W 57-3 U. of Mary............................................W 32-14 Northern State.....................................W 39-7 Emporia State@........................................ W 55-13 Northwest Missouri State@...................L 21-45 2014 (13-1/NSIC: 11-0; T-1st) Coach: Curt Wiese Captains: Jacob Brusehaver, Yusef Hassan, Aaron Roth Concordia-St. Paul.................................... W 20-13 Augustana...........................................W (OT) 23-22 Southwest Minnesota State....................... W 38-7 Winona State.......................................W 28-21 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 63-28 St. Cloud State.....................................W 44-21 Northern State.......................................... W 43-30 Bemidji State............................................ W 38-10 Minnesota Crookston...........................W 77-3 U. of Mary................................................ W 53-35 Minot State..........................................W 56-0 Northwest Missouri State@....................... W 25-21 Ouachita Baptist@................................W (OT) 48-45 MSU-Mankato@...................................L 17-44

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ALL-TIME UMD RESULTS 2015 (9-3/NSIC: 8-3; T-4th) Coach: Curt Wiese Captains: Beau Bates, Drew Bauer, Jonathan Harden, Logan Lauters, Brent Stiglich Minnesota State..................................L 17-20 Wayne State............................................. W 48-7 Sioux Falls...........................................L 31-35 Upper Iowa............................................... W 28-24 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 47-14 St. Cloud State.......................................... W 34-27 U-Mary................................................W 45-0 Minnesota Crookston................................ W 66-17 Northern State.....................................L 15-23 Bemidji State.......................................W 14-9 Minot State.............................................. W 36-10 Fort Hays State~..................................W 30-22 2016 (10-2/NSIC: 10-1; 2nd) Coach: Curt Wiese Captains: Peter Bateman, Beau Bates, Drew Bauer, Beau Bofferding.

Southwest Minnesota State..................L 38-42 Winona State............................................ W 34-31 Concordia-St. Paul...............................W 52-49 Augustana................................................ W 41-38 MSU-Moorhead......................................... W 42-34 Minot State..........................................W 38-7 Nothern State........................................... W 39-19 Bemidji State............................................ W 54-47 Minnesota Crookston...........................W 54-23 U-Mary..................................................... W 75-14 St. Cloud State.....................................W 48-34 Emporia State @..................................L 26-59 2017 (9-2/NSIC: 9-3; T-3rd) Coach: Curt Wiese Captains: Jason Balts, Zach Basseuner, Noah Folkert, Nate Ricci, Ty Sullivan Soiux Falls...........................................L 7-26 Upper Iowa..........................................W 33-21 Minnesota State..................................L 23-38 Wayne State.........................................W (2OT) 34-31 St. Cloud State.......................................... W 34-21 MSU-Moorhead....................................W 23-14 Nothern State......................................W 41-0 Minot State.............................................. W 37-0 Bemidji State.......................................W 17-0 Minnesota Crookston................................ W 54-6 U-Mary................................................W 62-27 Central Missouri ~................................L 28-38

Home Games Are Listed in Boldface @NCAA II Playoffs +NCAA II Championship (Florence, Ala.) #NSIC Metrodome Classic (Minneapolis, Minn.) ~Mineral Water Bowl (Excelsior Springs, Mo.) ^Later forfeited entire season * In Marshall, Minn.

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2018 UMD FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Aug. 30 Sep. 8 Sep. 13 Sep. 22 Sep. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

Opponent Site Minot State* Minot, N.D. Minnesota State-Moorhead*# Duluth, Minn.

St. Cloud State* St. Cloud, Minn.

Bemidji State* Duluth, Minn.

Concordia-St. Paul* Duluth, Minn.

Augustana* Sioux Falls, S.D. Southwest Minnesota State*@ Duluth, Minn.

Winona State* Winona, Minn.

Minnesota-Crookston* Crookston, Minn.

U. of Mary* Duluth, Minn.

Northern State*+ Duluth, Minn. *Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Game #Military Appreciation Night @Homecoming +Senior Day

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