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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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NSIC Offensive Player of the Year 
#15 Jack Strand (QB, 6-5, 240, Sr., Bloomer, Wis. / Bloomer HS) - Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Led the NSIC in passing (3,546) and total (3,834) yardage in 2025
- Accounted for 47 total touchdowns, with 42 through the air
- Tied the single-game NSIC record for touchdown passes with seven
- Had seven games with over 300 pass yards 
- Added  six performances with four or more passing touchdowns
- Ranks second in Division II in passing yardage and first in passing touchdowns
- Was thrice named NSIC Offensive Player of the Week during the season
- First player in MSUM history to be a multi-time NSIC Offensive Player of the Year
- Reset NSIC records in career pass completions (1,147), pass yards (12,134) and passing touchdowns (115)
- Ranks 10th all-time in career passing yardage in NCAA Division II history

NSIC Defensive Player of the Year 
#47 Jes Krcil (LB, 6-1, 220, So., Carlisle, Iowa / Carlisle HS)  - Wayne State College
- Anchored a defense that led the NSIC in scoring defense (17.7), total defense (280.6) and rushing defense (81.4)
- Led WSC in total tackles with 81 along with 12.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks
- Five of eight games played had 10 or more tackles 
- Career-high 15 tackles in season opener against Nebraska-Kearney
- Named NSIC Defensive Player of the Week (10/27/25)
- Earned player of week after making 14 tackles in a win over No. 9 MSU

NSIC Offensive Newcomer of the Year
#88 Luke Dehnicke (TE, 6-3, 205, R-Fr., Andover, Minn. / Andover HS) - University of Minnesota Duluth
- Had 57 receptions for 1,074 and 14 touchdowns in 11 games
- His 13 touchdowns in NSIC only games was tied for league best
- Led the NSIC in receiving yards per game (97.6 avg/g)
- Ranked second in the nation for receiving yards (1,074)
- Was third in the nation in receiving yards per game (97.6), and third in receiving touchdowns (14)

NSIC Defensive Newcomer of the Year
#36 Jefferson Mobry (LB, 6-4, 220, R-Fr., Rio, Wis. / Columbus HS) - Minnesota  State University, Mankato
- Led the Mavericks in tackles during the regular season with 52
- Led Mavericks in interceptions with four
- Tied for the team lead in fumble recoveries with two
- Score two defensive touchdowns, a pick six and a returned fumble
- Recorded an interception in three straight games

NSIC Coach of the Year
Curt Wiese (13th Season) - University of Minnesota Duluth
- Coached UMD to its 22nd NSIC Championship and 13th North Division title
- Earned his eighth North Division and fourth NSIC title as a head coach
- Guided UMD  to a 10-1 overall record (9-1 NSIC)
- Coached UMD to its sixth NCAA postseason since taking over in 2013
- UMD completed the regular season, leading the NSIC in scoring offense
- Coached 14 All-NSIC performers this season

NSIC Assitant Coach of the Year
Chase Vogler (7th Season) - University of Minnesota Duluth
- Assisted in coaching the Bulldogs to a 10-1 finish (9-1 NSIC)
- His offense finished the season as the top-scoring offense in the NSIC
- Coached five All-NSIC offensive performers this season
- Scoring offense ranked seventh in the nation
 

NSIC North Division All-Conference First Team Offense
#	Name	Pos.	Yr.	School	Hometown
72	Isaac Hagstrom	OL	R-Sr.	Bemidji State	Annandale, Minn.
88	Luke Dehnicke	TE	R-Fr.	Minnesota Duluth	Andover, Minn.
77	Carter Geerts	OL	R-So.	Minnesota Duluth	Rochester, Minn.
75	Tait Kongsjord	OL	R-Jr.	Minnesota Duluth	Talmoon, Minn.
13	Damani Wilks	WR	Sr.	University of Mary	Las Vegas, Nev.
6	Gage Florence	WR	Sr.	MSU Moorhead	Sawyer, N.D.
3	Brady Perryman	WR	Sr.	MSU Moorhead	Cottage Grove, Minn.
15	Jack Strand	QB	Sr.	MSU Moorhead	Bloomer, Wis.
72	Manny Wilson	OL	So.	MSU Moorhead	Plymouth, Minn.
0	Evan Lovett	RB	R-Sr.	Minot State	Tucson, Ariz.
39	Wyatt Block	RB	R-Sr.	Northern State	Mankato, Minn.
73	Daniel Porisch	OL	Sr.	Northern State	Edina, Minn.
NSIC North Division All-Conference First Team Defense
24	Caden Bolte	DB	R-Jr.	Bemidji State	Bemidji, Minn.
15	Tyler Sapit	DL	R-So.	Bemidji State	Batavia, Ill.
6	Mojo Weerts	DL	Sr.	Minnesota Duluth	Batavia, Ill.
29	Preston McQueen	DB	R-So.	Minnesota Duluth	Henderson, Nev.
7	Jonathan Shrum	DB	R-So.	Minnesota Duluth	Farmington, Minn.
15	Alex Sylvester	LB	R-Sr.	Minnesota Duluth	Green Bay, Wis.
25	Mason Phillips	LB	Sr.	University fo Mary	Gilbert, Ariz.
9	Tate Gustafson	LB	Sr.	MSU Moorhead	Fargo, N.D.
7	Adam Kallenbach	DB	R-Jr.	MSU Moorhead	Jamestown, N.D.
54	Jake Adams	LB	Jr.	Northern State	Pulaski, Wis.
32	Gabe Gutierrez	DL	R-So.	Northern State	Sioux Falls, S.D.
44	Max Van Landingham	DL	R-Sr.	Northern State	Franklin, Tenn.
NSIC North Division All-Conference First Team Special Teams
39	Connor Mantelli	P	R-Sr.	Bemidji State	Castle Rock, Colo.
39	Drew Henson	K	R-So.	Minnesota Duluth	Owatonna, Minn.
7	Jonathan Shrum	RS	R-So.	Minnesota Duluth	Farmington, Minn.
NSIC North Division All-Conference Second Team Offense
64	Clayton Birdsall	OL	R-Jr.	Bemidji State	Alexandria, Minn.
19	Connor Carver	RB	R-So.	Bemidji State	Fort Dodge, Iowa
2	Jake Hill	WR	R-Sr.	Bemidji State	Osseo, Minn.
69	Conor Kovas	OL	R-Sr.	Bemidji State	Joliet, Ill.
11	DaShaun Ames	WR	R-Sr.	Minnesota Duluth	Cumberland, Wis.
12	Kyle Walljasper	QB	R-Sr.	Minnesota Duluth	Fond du Lac, Wis.
2	Nate Burke	WR	R-Jr.	Jamestown	Aurora, Colo.
9	Cole Hentges	QB	R-So.	Jamestown	Sartell, Minn.
0	Luke Bodine	TE	Sr.	University of Mary	Plymouth, Minn.
62	Aidan Shumate	OL	Jr.	Minot State	Cypress, Texas
60	Ace Perez	OL	R-Fr.	Minot State	Cypress, Texas
74	Matt Ouellette	OL	Sr.	Northern State	Reno, Nev.
NSIC North Division All-Conference Second Team Defense
0	Jacob Drietz	LB	Gr.	Bemidji State	Baxter, Minn.
9	Joey Krouse	DB	R-So.	Minnesota Duluth	Savage, Minn.
55	Allen Pearson Jr.	DL	R-So.	Minnesota Duluth	Maplewood, Minn.
40	Ross Rivord	LB	R-Jr.	Minnesota Duluth	Superior, Wis.
39	Abram Jopp	DB	Jr.	University of Mary	Mayer, Minn.
38	Devin Beach	DL	Jr.	MSU Moorhead	Jamestown, N.D.
55	Zach Dahl	DL	So.	MSU Moorhead	Farmington, Minn.
20	Jack Johnson	DB	So.	MSU Moorhead	Blaine, Minn.
9	Cody Grossinger	DL	R-Jr.	Minot State	Buffalo, Minn.
2	Elijah Jopp	DB	R-Jr.	Northern State	Mayer, Minn.
10	Cooper Logan	LB	R-Jr.	Northern State	Gettysburg, S.D.
7	Javonnee Szymanski	LB	R-Jr.	Northern State	Green Bay, Wis.
NSIC South Division All-Conference First Team Offense
60	Stylz Blackmon	OL	So.	Augustana	Grain Valley, Mo.
1	Isaiah Huber	WR	Sr.	Augustana	Rochester, Minn.
78	Caydon Christensen	OL	Sr.	Concordia-St. Paul	Belmond, Iowa
5	Sam Backer	RB	So.	Minnesota State	Chatfield, Minn.
56	Nathan Gribble	OL	Sr.	Minnesota State	West Salem, Wis.
11	Maximus Sims	QB	R-Fr.	Minnesota State	St. Paul, Minn.
6	TreShawn Watson	WR	Sr.	Minnesota State	Antioch, Ill.
1	Hank Brown Jr.	WR	So.	Sioux Falls	Urbandale, Iowa
0	Dawson Forgy	RB	R-Jr.	Wayne State	Winterset, Iowa
87	Dane Petersen	TE	Jr.	Wayne State	Elkhorn, Neb.
73	Tierel Tompkins	OL	Sr.	Wayne State	Cedar Falls, Iowa
77	Will Washenberger	OL	Sr.	Wayne State	Sioux Falls, S.D.
NSIC South Division All-Conference First Team Defense
27	Logan Leonard	DB	Sr.	Augustana	Minnetrista, Minn.
95	Marcus Hansen	DL	Sr.	Minnesota State	Waseca, Minn.
36	Jefferson Mobry	LB	R-Fr.	Minnesota State	Rio, Wis.
2	Jamal Spiyee	DB	Sr.	Minnesota State	Fort Dodge, Iowa
22	Josiah Hedensten	LB	Sr.	SMSU	Faribault, Minn.
3	Parker Knutson	DB	So.	SMSU	Sartell, Minn.
3	Kahmel Johnson	DB	R-Fr.	Wayne State	Jacksonville, Fla.
5	Alex Kowalczyk	LB	Gr.	Wayne State	Sioux Falls, S.D.
47	Jes Krcil	LB	So.	Wayne State	Carlisle, Iowa
97	Carter Sitzman	DL	Jr.	Wayne State	Lincoln, Neb.
98	Kaden Sutton	DL	Sr.	Wayne State	Adel, Iowa
95	Conner Haggerty	DL	Sr.	Winona State	Onalaska, Wis.
NSIC South Division All-Conference First Team Special Teams
1	Isaiah Huber	RS	Sr.	Augustana	Rochester, Minn.
25	Jake Pecina	P	Jr.	Augustana	Forney, Texas
14	Connor Fournier	K	So.	Minnesota State	Maple Grove, Minn.
NSIC South Division All-Conference Second Team Offense
18	Klayton Sattler	TE	Jr.	Augustana	Tea, S.D.
77	Corbin Wirkus	OL	Jr.	Augustana	Baltic, S.D.
70	Keats Dyslin	OL	So.	Minnesota State	McFarland, Wis.
3	Grant Guyett	WR	Sr.	Minnesota State	Omaha, Neb.
15	Mitchell Thompson	QB	So.	Minnesota State	Kewaunee, Wis.
12	Camden Dean	QB	Sr.	Sioux Falls	Lakeville, Minn.
2	Adonis Hutchinson	WR	Jr.	Sioux Falls	Lincoln, Neb.
77	Caden Maas	OL	R-So.	Sioux Falls	Watertown, Wis.
62	Ben Pederson	OL	R-Sr.	Sioux Falls	Mason City, Iowa
3	Bubba Tann III	RB	R-So.	Sioux Falls	Aurora, Colo.
9	Colin Maher	WR	Sr.	SMSU	San Diego, Calif.
75	Tyler Nebelung	OL	Sr.	SMSU	Ramsey, Minn
NSIC South Division All-Conference Second Team Defense
7	Jermaine Hampton Jr.	DB	So.	Augustana	Chicago, Ill.
0	TJ Murray	DB	Sr.	Augustana	Baltimore, Md.
98	Zachary Richardson	DL	Sr.	Augustana	Canton, S.D.
92	Gradee Sherman	DL	Sr.	Augustana	Viborg, S.D.
11	Mike King	LB	R-Fr.	Concordia-St. Paul	Racine, Wis.
57	Isaiah Wray	DL	So.	Concordia-St. Paul	Racine, Wis.
8	Jason Dandridge	DB	Jr.	Minnesota State	Berkeley, Calif.
19	Mouhamed Diawara	DL	R-Jr.	Sioux Falls	Brooklyn Park, Minn.
9	London Kolb	LB	R-So.	Sioux Falls	Sioux Falls, S.D.
30	Brayden Chaney	DB	Jr.	Wayne State	Omaha, Neb.
8	Clyde Hinton	LB	Jr.	Wayne State	Plattsmouth, Neb.
17	Blake Schraufnagel	LB	So.	Winona State	Mayville, Wis.

 About the NSIC
The NSIC is a 16-team, 18-sport, NCAA Division II conference with institutions located in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The NSIC is a model Division II conference that uses high-level athletics competition to develop champions in the classroom and community while empowering student-athletes to be impactful and positive leaders. Formed in 1992 by the merger of the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (men’s league) and the Northern Sun Conference (women’s league), the NSIC has flourished over the past quarter century, maturing into a union of Upper Midwest colleges and universities. The NSIC has won 27 team national championships and crowned 122 individual national champions. For additional information, visit NorthernSun.org.

About NCAA Division II
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