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Players

  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 195 lbs
    Fr. Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
    Freshman Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 210 lbs
    So. Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center Dordt University
    Sophomore Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center Dordt University
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 170 lbs
    So. Omaha, Neb. Burke
    Sophomore Omaha, Neb. Burke
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Bismarck, N.D. Shiloh Christian
    Freshman Bismarck, N.D. Shiloh Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 170 lbs
    So. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Sophomore Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    So. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Sophomore Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Jr. Alvord, Iowa West Lyon
    Junior Alvord, Iowa West Lyon
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 170 lbs
    Fr.
    Freshman
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 210 lbs
    Sr. Leavenworth, Kan. Lansing
    Senior Leavenworth, Kan. Lansing
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 195 lbs
    Jr. Rock Valley, Iowa Rock Valley Community
    Junior Rock Valley, Iowa Rock Valley Community
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 195 lbs
    Sr. Spencer, Iowa Spencer
    Senior Spencer, Iowa Spencer
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 180 lbs
    Fr. Van Meter, Iowa Van Meter
    Freshman Van Meter, Iowa Van Meter
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 160 lbs
    Fr. Tea, S.D. Tea Area
    Freshman Tea, S.D. Tea Area
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    Jr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Lincoln
    Junior Sioux Falls, S.D. Lincoln
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Luton, Iowa Sergeant Bluff-Luton
    Freshman Luton, Iowa Sergeant Bluff-Luton
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 180 lbs
    Fr. Gilbert, Ariz. Valley Christian
    Freshman Gilbert, Ariz. Valley Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    Jr. Larchwood, Iowa West Lyon
    Junior Larchwood, Iowa West Lyon
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Hawarden, Iowa West Sioux
    Freshman Hawarden, Iowa West Sioux
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 195 lbs
    Jr. Orange City, Iowa Unity Christian
    Junior Orange City, Iowa Unity Christian
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'0" 225 lbs
    Sr. Cedar Grove, Wis. Oostburg
    Senior Cedar Grove, Wis. Oostburg
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 205 lbs
    Fr. Omaha, Neb. Elkhorn North
    Freshman Omaha, Neb. Elkhorn North
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 190 lbs
    Jr. Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian
    Junior Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Freshman Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 195 lbs
    So. Lincoln, Neb. Waverly
    Sophomore Lincoln, Neb. Waverly
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Jr. Lester, Iowa West Lyon
    Junior Lester, Iowa West Lyon
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 205 lbs
    Jr. Rockwell City, Iowa South Central Calhoun
    Junior Rockwell City, Iowa South Central Calhoun
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    Jr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Junior Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 180 lbs
    Fr. Inwood, Iowa West Lyon
    Freshman Inwood, Iowa West Lyon
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 200 lbs
    Fr. Rock Rapids, Iowa Central Lyon
    Freshman Rock Rapids, Iowa Central Lyon
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 170 lbs
    Fr. Adair, Iowa AC/GC
    Freshman Adair, Iowa AC/GC
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'6" 160 lbs
    Fr. Gretna, Neb. Gretna
    Freshman Gretna, Neb. Gretna
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    Fr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Freshman Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Lennox, S.D. Lennox
    Freshman Lennox, S.D. Lennox
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Fr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls Christian
    Freshman Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'8" 155 lbs
    So. Atlantic, Iowa Atlantic
    Sophomore Atlantic, Iowa Atlantic
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 185 lbs
    Fr. Phoenix, Ariz. Valley Christian
    Freshman Phoenix, Ariz. Valley Christian
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Scottsbluff, Neb. Scottsbluff
    Freshman Scottsbluff, Neb. Scottsbluff
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Jr. Doon, Iowa Central Lyon
    Junior Doon, Iowa Central Lyon
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 190 lbs
    Fr. Story City, Iowa Roland-Story
    Freshman Story City, Iowa Roland-Story
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. Bridgewater, S.D. Bridgewater-Emery
    Freshman Bridgewater, S.D. Bridgewater-Emery
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 195 lbs
    Jr. Rock Rapids, Iowa Central Lyon
    Junior Rock Rapids, Iowa Central Lyon
  • Linebacker LB 6'4" 200 lbs
    Fr. Akron, Iowa Akron-Westfield
    Freshman Akron, Iowa Akron-Westfield
  • Running Back RB 5'5" 160 lbs
    So. Garretson, S.D. Lincoln
    Sophomore Garretson, S.D. Lincoln
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 185 lbs
    Fr. Exeter, Calif. Central Valley Christian
    Freshman Exeter, Calif. Central Valley Christian
  • Defensive End DE 6'0" 225 lbs
    Jr. Oregon, Mo. South Holt
    Junior Oregon, Mo. South Holt
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 180 lbs
    Fr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Freshman Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 230 lbs
    Sr. Onida, S.D. Sully Buttes
    Senior Onida, S.D. Sully Buttes
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 210 lbs
    Fr. Billings, Mont. Billings West
    Freshman Billings, Mont. Billings West
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    Jr. Rock Valley, Iowa Western Christian
    Junior Rock Valley, Iowa Western Christian
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 195 lbs
    Fr. Rock Valley, Iowa Western Christian
    Freshman Rock Valley, Iowa Western Christian
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 210 lbs
    Sr. Pella, Iowa Pella Christian
    Senior Pella, Iowa Pella Christian
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 150 lbs
    Fr. Tarkio, Mo. Tarkio
    Freshman Tarkio, Mo. Tarkio
  • Kicker K 6'3" 225 lbs
    Fr. Papillion, Neb. Bellevue West
    Freshman Papillion, Neb. Bellevue West
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Fr. Denison, Iowa Denison
    Freshman Denison, Iowa Denison
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    Fr. Bothell, Wash. Cedar Park Christian
    Freshman Bothell, Wash. Cedar Park Christian
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 195 lbs
    Fr. Grinnell, Iowa Grinnell
    Freshman Grinnell, Iowa Grinnell
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Tea, S.D. Tea Area
    Freshman Tea, S.D. Tea Area
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Sr. Independence, Mo. William Chrisman
    Senior Independence, Mo. William Chrisman
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 185 lbs
    So. Grinnell, Iowa Grinnell
    Sophomore Grinnell, Iowa Grinnell
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 205 lbs
    So. Fosston, Minn. Fosston
    Sophomore Fosston, Minn. Fosston
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 200 lbs
    So. Lennox, S.D. Lennox
    Sophomore Lennox, S.D. Lennox
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 240 lbs
    Jr. Kingsley, Iowa Kingsley-Pierson
    Junior Kingsley, Iowa Kingsley-Pierson
  • Tight End TE 6'1" 210 lbs
    Fr. Glidden, Iowa Glidden-Ralston
    Freshman Glidden, Iowa Glidden-Ralston
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    Fr. Alton, Iowa Boyden-Hull
    Freshman Alton, Iowa Boyden-Hull
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 190 lbs
    So. Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
    Sophomore Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 185 lbs
    Fr. Hesperia, Calif. Oak Hills
    Freshman Hesperia, Calif. Oak Hills
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 185 lbs
    Jr. Bridgewater, S.D. Bridgewater-Emery
    Junior Bridgewater, S.D. Bridgewater-Emery
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 165 lbs
    Fr. Spencer, Iowa Spencer
    Freshman Spencer, Iowa Spencer
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 160 lbs
    Fr. Garretson, S.D. Garretson
    Freshman Garretson, S.D. Garretson
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr.
    Freshman
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    So. Fort Dodge, Iowa Fort Dodge
    Sophomore Fort Dodge, Iowa Fort Dodge
  • Running Back RB 5'5" 140 lbs
    Fr. Bothell, Wash. Cedar Park Christian
    Freshman Bothell, Wash. Cedar Park Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 175 lbs
    Fr. Johnstown, Colo. Roosevelt
    Freshman Johnstown, Colo. Roosevelt
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 170 lbs
    Fr. Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake
    Freshman Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 190 lbs
    Fr.
    Freshman
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Adel, Iowa ADM
    Freshman Adel, Iowa ADM
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 230 lbs
    Jr. Casey, Iowa ACGC
    Junior Casey, Iowa ACGC
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 250 lbs
    So. Marshall, Minn. Marshall
    Sophomore Marshall, Minn. Marshall
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 185 lbs
    So. Garretson, S.D. Garretson
    Sophomore Garretson, S.D. Garretson
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 155 lbs
    Fr. Fremont, Neb. Fremont
    Freshman Fremont, Neb. Fremont
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 195 lbs
    So. Chandler, Ariz. Valley Christian
    Sophomore Chandler, Ariz. Valley Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'7" 155 lbs
    Fr. Hawarden, Iowa West Sioux
    Freshman Hawarden, Iowa West Sioux
  • Defensive End DE 6'1" 215 lbs
    Fr. Newkirk, Iowa Boyden-Hull
    Freshman Newkirk, Iowa Boyden-Hull
  • Fullback FB 5'5" 225 lbs
    Jr. Prague, Neb. Wahoo Public
    Junior Prague, Neb. Wahoo Public
  • Defensive End DE 5'11" 210 lbs
    Fr. Beresford, S.D. Beresford
    Freshman Beresford, S.D. Beresford
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 245 lbs
    Sr. Bingham Lake, Minn. Mountain Lake
    Senior Bingham Lake, Minn. Mountain Lake
  • Kicker K 5'10" 155 lbs
    Fr. Humboldt, Iowa Humboldt
    Freshman Humboldt, Iowa Humboldt
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 215 lbs
    Fr. Scottsbluff, Neb. Scottsbluff
    Freshman Scottsbluff, Neb. Scottsbluff
  • Defensive End DE 6'1" 190 lbs
    So. Orange City, Iowa Unity Christian
    Sophomore Orange City, Iowa Unity Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 5'10" 255 lbs
    Jr. Pearland, Texas First Baptist Christian Academy
    Junior Pearland, Texas First Baptist Christian Academy
  • Tight End TE 6'0" 250 lbs
    Fr. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Ontario Christian
    Freshman Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Ontario Christian
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 260 lbs
    So. Stillwater, Minn. Stillwater Area
    Sophomore Stillwater, Minn. Stillwater Area
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 215 lbs
    So. West Point, Neb. West Point-Beemer
    Sophomore West Point, Neb. West Point-Beemer
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 300 lbs
    So. Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
    Sophomore Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 250 lbs
    Jr. Lynden, Wash. Lynden Christian
    Junior Lynden, Wash. Lynden Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 290 lbs
    Sr. Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill
    Senior Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 260 lbs
    So. Rogersville, Mo. Logan-Rogersville
    Sophomore Rogersville, Mo. Logan-Rogersville
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 275 lbs
    Jr. Larchwood, Iowa West Lyon H.S.
    Junior Larchwood, Iowa West Lyon H.S.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 225 lbs
    Fr. Sheldon, Iowa Western Christian
    Freshman Sheldon, Iowa Western Christian
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'6" 275 lbs
    So. Saint Charles, Iowa Interstate 35
    Sophomore Saint Charles, Iowa Interstate 35
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 345 lbs
    Fr. Earlham, Iowa Earlham
    Freshman Earlham, Iowa Earlham
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 295 lbs
    Fr. Palm Desert, Calif. Desert Christian Academy
    Freshman Palm Desert, Calif. Desert Christian Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 350 lbs
    Jr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley Iowa Central CC
    Junior Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley Iowa Central CC
  • Offensive Lineman OL 5'10" 265 lbs
    So. Dakota Dunes, S.D. Dakota Valley
    Sophomore Dakota Dunes, S.D. Dakota Valley
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 245 lbs
    Jr. Atmore, Ala. Northview
    Junior Atmore, Ala. Northview
  • Offensive Line OL 5'11" 260 lbs
    Fr. Tea, S.D. Tea Area
    Freshman Tea, S.D. Tea Area
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 260 lbs
    Sr. Sioux City, Iowa Sioux City East
    Senior Sioux City, Iowa Sioux City East
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 240 lbs
    Fr. Pella, Iowa Pella Christian
    Freshman Pella, Iowa Pella Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 285 lbs
    Fr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls Christian
    Freshman Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 280 lbs
    Fr. Lenox, Iowa Lenox
    Freshman Lenox, Iowa Lenox
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 260 lbs
    Fr. Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines Christian
    Freshman Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines Christian
  • Offensive Lineman OL 5'9" 320 lbs
    So. Emmetsburg, Iowa Emmetsburg
    Sophomore Emmetsburg, Iowa Emmetsburg
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'0" 285 lbs
    So. Jefferson, S.D. Dakota Valley
    Sophomore Jefferson, S.D. Dakota Valley
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 260 lbs
    Fr. Nevada, Iowa Nevada
    Freshman Nevada, Iowa Nevada
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 295 lbs
    Sr. Huntley, Ill. Huntley
    Senior Huntley, Ill. Huntley
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    Fr. Tea, S.D. Tea Area
    Freshman Tea, S.D. Tea Area
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 260 lbs
    Fr. Independence, Iowa Independence
    Freshman Independence, Iowa Independence
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 250 lbs
    Fr. Walker, Iowa North Linn
    Freshman Walker, Iowa North Linn
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 220 lbs
    So. Brandon, S.D. Brandon Valley
    Sophomore Brandon, S.D. Brandon Valley
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 220 lbs
    Fr. Pella, Iowa Pella Christian
    Freshman Pella, Iowa Pella Christian
  • Tight End TE 6'1" 230 lbs
    Fr. West Point, Neb. West Point-Beemer
    Freshman West Point, Neb. West Point-Beemer
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 165 lbs
    Fr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls Christian
    Freshman Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls Christian
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 215 lbs
    So. Lynden, Wash. Lynden
    Sophomore Lynden, Wash. Lynden
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 170 lbs
    Fr. Marion, Texas Marion
    Freshman Marion, Texas Marion
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 235 lbs
    Fr. Alvord, Iowa West Lyon
    Freshman Alvord, Iowa West Lyon
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 185 lbs
    Fr.
    Freshman
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 235 lbs
    Fr. Rock Valley, Iowa Rock Valley
    Freshman Rock Valley, Iowa Rock Valley
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 170 lbs
    Jr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Junior Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 250 lbs
    So. Lynden, Wash. Lynden Christian
    Sophomore Lynden, Wash. Lynden Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 240 lbs
    Fr. Ireton, Iowa Unity Christian
    Freshman Ireton, Iowa Unity Christian
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 225 lbs
    Fr. Newell, Iowa Newell-Fonda
    Freshman Newell, Iowa Newell-Fonda
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 235 lbs
    So. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Sophomore Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 260 lbs
    Sr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington
    Senior Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 230 lbs
    Fr. Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian
    Freshman Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 240 lbs
    Sr. Sheldon, Iowa Sheldon
    Senior Sheldon, Iowa Sheldon
  • Defensive End DE 6'1" 210 lbs
    Fr. Alton, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Freshman Alton, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Defensive Lineman DL 5'11" 235 lbs
    So. Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian
    Sophomore Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 225 lbs
    So. Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
    Sophomore Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 220 lbs
    Sr. Council Bluffs, Iowa St. Albert
    Senior Council Bluffs, Iowa St. Albert
  • Sr. Rosemead, Calif. Lower Brule
    Senior Rosemead, Calif. Lower Brule
  • Defensive Back LB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Jr. Rock Rapids, Iowa Central Lyon
    Junior Rock Rapids, Iowa Central Lyon

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Matt McCarty

  • Defensive Coordinator - Safeties

    Billy Kirch

  • Offensive Coordinator - Tight Ends

    Josh Fakkema

  • Assistant Coach - Defensive Line

    Brett Moser

  • Assistant Coach - Linebackers

    Brad Zeutenhorst

  • Assistant Coach - Defensive Line

    Ross Fernstrum

  • Assistant Coach - Wide Receivers

    Brice Byker

  • Assistant Coach - Running Backs

    Benji Kasel

  • Assistant Coach - Quarterbacks

    Sam Rall

  • Graduate Assistant

    Greg Will

Football Support Staff

  • Director of Athletic Training - Football

    Seth Wolles

  • Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant

    Isaac Thurm

  • Director of Athletic Communications

    Steve Carlson

2023 Football Roster
# Full Name Hometown / High School Pos. Ht. Wt. Eligibility Year Previous School
0 Fritz, Kylar Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center DB 6-2 195 Fr.
0 Rozeboom, Zach Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center QB 6-2 210 So. Dordt University
0 Wynne, Tyreece Omaha, Neb. / Burke WR 5-9 170 So.
1 Desir, Joey Bismarck, N.D. / Shiloh Christian QB 6-0 180 Fr.
1 Pottebaum, Jorgen Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DB 6-0 170 So.
2 Jeltema, Luke Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DB 5-11 180 So.
2 Meyer, Logan Alvord, Iowa / West Lyon RB 6-1 225 Jr.
3 Jensen, Cayden / DB 6-0 170 Fr.
3 McQuillan, Konner Leavenworth, Kan. / Lansing RB 6-0 210 Sr.
4 Moser, Cody Rock Valley, Iowa / Rock Valley Community DB 6-2 195 Jr.
4 Storey, Michael Spencer, Iowa / Spencer WR 6-3 195 Sr.
5 Netten, Aydn Van Meter, Iowa / Van Meter DB 6-3 180 Fr.
5 Thompson, Blake Tea, S.D. / Tea Area DB 5-10 160 Fr.
6 Schafer, Ty Sioux Falls, S.D. / Lincoln WR 5-11 190 Jr.
6 Wolfe, Julian Luton, Iowa / Sergeant Bluff-Luton DB 6-0 205 Fr.
7 Gerard, Austyn Gilbert, Ariz. / Valley Christian WR 5-10 180 Fr.
7 Lorenzen, Gavin Larchwood, Iowa / West Lyon DB 5-9 175 Jr.
8 Lynott, Brady Hawarden, Iowa / West Sioux LB 6-2 210 Fr.
8 Schouten, Tanner Orange City, Iowa / Unity Christian WR 6-3 195 Jr.
9 Stader, Eli Cedar Grove, Wis. / Oostburg K/P 6-0 225 Sr.
10 Basilevac, Josh Omaha, Neb. / Elkhorn North QB 6-4 205 Fr.
10 Bosma, Clayton Sioux Center, Iowa / Unity Christian DB 6-2 190 Jr.
11 Klein, Ayden Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DB 5-10 175 Fr.
11 Oehm, Josh Lincoln, Neb. / Waverly QB 6-0 195 So.
12 Gramstad, Jalyn Lester, Iowa / West Lyon QB 6-0 190 Jr.
12 Scheidegger, Chase Rockwell City, Iowa / South Central Calhoun DB 5-11 205 Jr.
13 Jacobsma, Dalton Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley LB 6-1 220 Jr.
14 Kruse, Camden Inwood, Iowa / West Lyon DB 6-2 180 Fr.
14 Spiess, Cooper Rock Rapids, Iowa / Central Lyon WR 6-1 200 Fr.
15 Crawford, Charlie Adair, Iowa / AC/GC DB 5-9 170 Fr.
15 Silliman, TJ Gretna, Neb. / Gretna WR 5-6 160 Fr.
16 Arends, Kael Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DB 5-10 180 Fr.
16 Christion, Steven Lennox, S.D. / Lennox WR 6-0 205 Fr.
16 Snyder, Tate Sioux Falls, S.D. / Sioux Falls Christian QB 6-0 190 Fr.
17 Johnson, Bodie Atlantic, Iowa / Atlantic DB 5-8 155 So.
17 Miller, Eric Phoenix, Ariz. / Valley Christian WR 6-1 185 Fr.
18 Klein, Tyson Scottsbluff, Neb. / Scottsbluff LB 6-2 210 Fr.
18 Postma, Colby Doon, Iowa / Central Lyon QB 6-0 180 Jr.
19 Bunn, Will Story City, Iowa / Roland-Story WR 6-2 190 Fr.
19 Hofer, Sam Bridgewater, S.D. / Bridgewater-Emery DB 6-0 175 Fr.
20 Telford, Kole Rock Rapids, Iowa / Central Lyon DB 5-11 195 Jr.
21 Kenny, Lane Akron, Iowa / Akron-Westfield LB 6-4 200 Fr.
21 Robinson, Isaiah Garretson, S.D. / Lincoln RB 5-5 160 So.
22 Noeske, Josh Exeter, Calif. / Central Valley Christian DB 5-11 185 Fr.
22 Quinlin, Drew Oregon, Mo. / South Holt DE 6-0 225 Jr.
22 Tooker, Jackson Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DB 5-9 180 Fr.
23 Hofer, Morris Onida, S.D. / Sully Buttes DE 6-2 230 Sr.
23 Teerink, Daniel Billings, Mont. / Billings West RB 6-1 210 Fr.
24 Mulder, Tristan Rock Valley, Iowa / Western Christian LB 6-1 220 Jr.
24 Van't Hul, Ashtin Rock Valley, Iowa / Western Christian WR 6-2 195 Fr.
25 Amelse, Jase Pella, Iowa / Pella Christian LB 6-0 210 Sr.
25 Spinnato, Jarrett Tarkio, Mo. / Tarkio RB 5-8 150 Fr.
26 Brown, Hunter Papillion, Neb. / Bellevue West K 6-3 225 Fr.
26 Hildebrand, Jaxson Denison, Iowa / Denison LB 6-1 225 Fr.
26 Hollinger, Isaiah Bothell, Wash. / Cedar Park Christian WR 5-11 180 Fr.
27 Johnson, Cole Grinnell, Iowa / Grinnell RB 6-0 195 Fr.
27 Smythe, Jackson Tea, S.D. / Tea Area LB 6-0 205 Fr.
27 Williams, Jadyn Independence, Mo. / William Chrisman LB 6-1 225 Sr.
28 Johnson, Parker Grinnell, Iowa / Grinnell DB 5-9 185 So.
28 Schoenborn, Dane Fosston, Minn. / Fosston RB 5-11 205 So.
29 Arlt, Jackson Lennox, S.D. / Lennox RB 5-9 200 So.
30 Reinking, Jessen Kingsley, Iowa / Kingsley-Pierson DE 6-3 240 Jr.
30 Sklenar, Jackson Glidden, Iowa / Glidden-Ralston TE 6-1 210 Fr.
31 Fisher, Cade Alton, Iowa / Boyden-Hull LB 6-1 215 Fr.
31 Kamerman, Lane Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center RB 5-11 190 So.
31 Lopez, Noah Hesperia, Calif. / Oak Hills DB 5-9 185 Fr.
32 Hofer, Jonah Bridgewater, S.D. / Bridgewater-Emery WR 5-10 185 Jr.
32 Wessels, Campbell Spencer, Iowa / Spencer DB 5-9 165 Fr.
33 Abraham, Hunter Garretson, S.D. / Garretson DB 5-10 160 Fr.
33 Bultman, Carter / RB 6-0 175 Fr.
34 Egli, Ben Fort Dodge, Iowa / Fort Dodge LB 6-1 215 So.
34 Ferguson, Isaac Bothell, Wash. / Cedar Park Christian RB 5-5 140 Fr.
35 Botterill, Jayden Johnstown, Colo. / Roosevelt DB 5-11 175 Fr.
36 Alger, Drew Spirit Lake, Iowa / Spirit Lake DB 6-1 170 Fr.
36 Sandbulte, Ashton / RB 5-11 190 Fr.
37 Heitz, Gabe Adel, Iowa / ADM LB 6-0 205 Fr.
38 Kingery, Ben Casey, Iowa / ACGC LB 5-11 230 Jr.
39 Louwagie, Grant Marshall, Minn. / Marshall LB 6-1 250 So.
40 Abraham, Dominic Garretson, S.D. / Garretson LB 5-9 185 So.
41 Cyza, Jackson Fremont, Neb. / Fremont DB 6-0 155 Fr.
42 Regehr, Justin Chandler, Ariz. / Valley Christian LB 6-0 195 So.
43 Millikan, Avery Hawarden, Iowa / West Sioux DB 5-7 155 Fr.
44 Fisher, Brock Newkirk, Iowa / Boyden-Hull DE 6-1 215 Fr.
44 Mather, Nathan Prague, Neb. / Wahoo Public FB 5-5 225 Jr.
45 Tadlock, Jaxsen Beresford, S.D. / Beresford DE 5-11 210 Fr.
46 Harder, Drake Bingham Lake, Minn. / Mountain Lake DE 6-4 245 Sr.
48 Beach, Trever Humboldt, Iowa / Humboldt K 5-10 155 Fr.
48 Thrash, Michael Scottsbluff, Neb. / Scottsbluff LB 6-0 215 Fr.
49 Erwin, Eli Orange City, Iowa / Unity Christian DE 6-1 190 So.
50 McCleskey, Chase Pearland, Texas / First Baptist Christian Academy OL 5-10 255 Jr.
51 Gaudy, Jared Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. / Ontario Christian TE 6-0 250 Fr.
52 Morgan, Cameron Stillwater, Minn. / Stillwater Area OL 6-2 260 So.
52 Vander Griend, Zach West Point, Neb. / West Point-Beemer LB 5-11 215 So.
53 Cleveringa, Kole Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center OL 6-4 300 So.
54 Faber, Will Lynden, Wash. / Lynden Christian DL 6-1 250 Jr.
54 Grant, Jawan Kansas City, Mo. / Park Hill OL 6-0 290 Sr.
55 Voss, Trystin Rogersville, Mo. / Logan-Rogersville DL 6-2 260 So.
56 DeSmet, Jordan Larchwood, Iowa / West Lyon H.S. OL 6-3 275 Jr.
57 DeHoogh, Gavin Sheldon, Iowa / Western Christian DL 6-1 225 Fr.
59 Vonnahme, Sam Saint Charles, Iowa / Interstate 35 DL 6-6 275 So.
60 Maxwell, Evan Earlham, Iowa / Earlham OL 6-4 345 Fr.
61 Reedman, Tyler Palm Desert, Calif. / Desert Christian Academy OL 6-1 295 Fr.
62 Trejo, Stephen Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley OL 6-1 350 Jr. Iowa Central CC
63 Hede, Owen Dakota Dunes, S.D. / Dakota Valley OL 5-10 265 So.
64 Davis, Garrick Atmore, Ala. / Northview OL 6-2 245 Jr.
65 Schnider, Griffen Tea, S.D. / Tea Area OL 5-11 260 Fr.
66 Gottburg, Patrick Sioux City, Iowa / Sioux City East OL 6-1 260 Sr.
67 Menninga, Owen Pella, Iowa / Pella Christian OL 6-3 240 Fr.
68 Nelson, Mitchell Sioux Falls, S.D. / Sioux Falls Christian OL 6-2 285 Fr.
69 Junker, Owen Lenox, Iowa / Lenox OL 6-5 280 Fr.
70 Bayens, Joel Des Moines, Iowa / Des Moines Christian OL 6-2 260 Fr.
71 Perdue, Landon Emmetsburg, Iowa / Emmetsburg OL 5-9 320 So.
72 Dodds, Ryan Jefferson, S.D. / Dakota Valley OL 6-0 285 So.
74 Leslie, Colton Nevada, Iowa / Nevada OL 6-2 260 Fr.
75 Thomas, Josh Huntley, Ill. / Huntley OL 6-2 295 Sr.
76 Ostrem, Thomas Tea, S.D. / Tea Area OL 6-3 300 Fr.
77 Hupke, Korver Independence, Iowa / Independence OL 6-2 260 Fr.
79 Woods, Corbin Walker, Iowa / North Linn OL 6-2 250 Fr.
80 Carroll, Peyton Brandon, S.D. / Brandon Valley TE 6-3 220 So.
81 Geetings, Drew Pella, Iowa / Pella Christian WR 6-5 220 Fr.
82 Penrose, Riley West Point, Neb. / West Point-Beemer TE 6-1 230 Fr.
83 Van Donge, Carter Sioux Falls, S.D. / Sioux Falls Christian WR 6-0 165 Fr.
84 Jacob, Ian Lynden, Wash. / Lynden TE 6-4 215 So.
85 DeHoyos, Dillyn Marion, Texas / Marion WR 5-8 170 Fr.
85 Meyer, Jaxon Alvord, Iowa / West Lyon DE 6-4 235 Fr.
86 Friedman, Max / TE 6-5 185 Fr.
87 Remmerde, Sam Rock Valley, Iowa / Rock Valley TE 6-4 235 Fr.
88 Wiese, Dexter Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley WR 6-2 170 Jr.
89 Dykstra, Logan Lynden, Wash. / Lynden Christian TE 6-5 250 So.
90 Hofmeyer, Landon Ireton, Iowa / Unity Christian DL 6-1 240 Fr.
91 Meyer, Caden Newell, Iowa / Newell-Fonda DE 6-4 225 Fr.
92 Immeker, Colby Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DL 6-2 235 So.
93 Nieuwsma, Peyton Sioux Falls, S.D. / Washington DL 6-1 260 Sr.
94 Borchers, Gabriel Sioux Center, Iowa / Unity Christian DL 6-2 230 Fr.
95 Kleinhesselink, Marshall Sheldon, Iowa / Sheldon DL 6-2 240 Sr.
96 Schillinger, Dylan Alton, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DE 6-1 210 Fr.
97 Dragstra, Jacob Sioux Center, Iowa / Unity Christian DL 5-11 235 So.
98 Hulshof, Ty Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center DL 6-2 225 So.
99 Gubbels, Adam Council Bluffs, Iowa / St. Albert DL 5-11 220 Sr.
Loera-Prado, Mykael Rosemead, Calif. / Lower Brule - Sr.
Van Berkum, Dylann Rock Rapids, Iowa / Central Lyon LB 6-0 180 Jr.

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Matt McCarty Head Coach
Billy Kirch Defensive Coordinator - Safeties
general-josh-fakkema-head-shot-july2023 Josh Fakkema Offensive Coordinator - Tight Ends
Brett Moser Brett Moser Assistant Coach - Defensive Line
Brad Zeutenhorst Assistant Coach - Linebackers
Ross Fernstrum Assistant Coach - Defensive Line
Brice Byker Assistant Coach - Wide Receivers
Benji Kasel Assistant Coach - Running Backs
Sam Rall_2021 Sam Rall Assistant Coach - Quarterbacks
2023-staff-gregwill Greg Will Graduate Assistant

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Seth Wolles Director of Athletic Training - Football
Isaac Thurm Isaac Thurm Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant
general-steve-carlson-head-shot-july2023 Steve Carlson Director of Athletic Communications

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff

Note: Eligibility year may differ from academic year at Northwestern, year indicated counts used season of competition. Years are provided by the NWC Football coaching staff. The NAIA no longer utilizes "redshirt" years, only years of eligibility are used - eligibility years based on the new rule.