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  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 215 lbs
    Jr. Exercise Science Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
    Junior Exercise Science Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 170 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Freshman Sport Management Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 145 lbs
    R-Fr. Biology Health Professions St. Louis, Mo. Lutheran North
    Redshirt Freshman Biology Health Professions St. Louis, Mo. Lutheran North
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Criminal Justice Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
    Redshirt Freshman Criminal Justice Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 195 lbs
    So. Business Administration Papillion, Neb. Gross Catholic
    Sophomore Business Administration Papillion, Neb. Gross Catholic
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    Sr. Business Management Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Senior Business Management Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 195 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian (Orange City)
    Freshman Exercise Science Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian (Orange City)
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    Jr. Writing and Digital Media Bismarck, N.D. Shiloh Christian
    Junior Writing and Digital Media Bismarck, N.D. Shiloh Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 165 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Sheldon, Iowa Sheldon
    Freshman Exercise Science Sheldon, Iowa Sheldon
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 195 lbs
    R-Fr. Computer Science Camanche, Iowa Camanche
    Redshirt Freshman Computer Science Camanche, Iowa Camanche
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'3" 265 lbs
    Sr. Actuarial Science & Finance Rogersville, Mo. Logan-Rogersville
    Senior Actuarial Science & Finance Rogersville, Mo. Logan-Rogersville
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 210 lbs
    So. Sport Management Pella, Iowa Pella South Dakota
    Sophomore Sport Management Pella, Iowa Pella South Dakota
  • Kicker K 5'8" 180 lbs
    Fr. Le Mars, Iowa Le Mars
    Freshman Le Mars, Iowa Le Mars
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    Jr. Pre-Athletic Training Luton, Iowa Sergeant Bluff-Luton
    Junior Pre-Athletic Training Luton, Iowa Sergeant Bluff-Luton
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 185 lbs
    Jr. Business Marketing Gilbert, Ariz. Valley Christian
    Junior Business Marketing Gilbert, Ariz. Valley Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 190 lbs
    So. Elementary Education Inwood, Iowa West Lyon
    Sophomore Elementary Education Inwood, Iowa West Lyon
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 191 lbs
    Jr. Accounting & Finance Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake
    Junior Accounting & Finance Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 190 lbs
    Sr. Education Orange City, Iowa Unity Christian
    Senior Education Orange City, Iowa Unity Christian
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 190 lbs
    So. Finance Lynden, WA Lynden Christian
    Sophomore Finance Lynden, WA Lynden Christian
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'0" 235 lbs
    Sr. Agricultural Business Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian
    Senior Agricultural Business Sioux Center, Iowa Unity Christian
  • Kicker K 6'1" 130 lbs
    R-Fr. Secondary Education & Social Studies Urbandale, Iowa Des Moines Christian
    Redshirt Freshman Secondary Education & Social Studies Urbandale, Iowa Des Moines Christian
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Marketing Jackson, Minn. Jackson County Central
    Redshirt Freshman Marketing Jackson, Minn. Jackson County Central
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 185 lbs
    So. Accounting & Finance Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Sophomore Accounting & Finance Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 181 lbs
    So. Business Administration Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls Christian
    Sophomore Business Administration Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls Christian
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 195 lbs
    So. Business Administration Sioux Falls, S.D. Harrisburg Sioux Falls
    Sophomore Business Administration Sioux Falls, S.D. Harrisburg Sioux Falls
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Pre-Chiropractic Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake
    Redshirt Freshman Pre-Chiropractic Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    So. Finance Humboldt, Iowa Humboldt
    Sophomore Finance Humboldt, Iowa Humboldt
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 235 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Administration Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
    Redshirt Freshman Business Administration Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Actuarial Science Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Freshman Actuarial Science Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 185 lbs
    Fr. Finance Yankton, S.D. Yankton
    Freshman Finance Yankton, S.D. Yankton
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'7" 165 lbs
    Sr. Gretna, Neb. Gretna
    Senior Gretna, Neb. Gretna
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 230 lbs
    Sr. Exercise Science West Point, Neb. West Point-Beemer
    Senior Exercise Science West Point, Neb. West Point-Beemer
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 175 lbs
    So. Business Administration Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Sophomore Business Administration Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 195 lbs
    Fr. Biology / Health Professions Okoboji, Iowa Spirit Lake
    Freshman Biology / Health Professions Okoboji, Iowa Spirit Lake
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Agricultural Business Omaha, Neb. Millard West
    Redshirt Freshman Agricultural Business Omaha, Neb. Millard West
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 165 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
    Redshirt Freshman Business Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Sports Management Kansas City, MO Kearney Southwest Baptist (Mo.)
    Redshirt Freshman Sports Management Kansas City, MO Kearney Southwest Baptist (Mo.)
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Fr. Finance Sanborn, Iowa Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn
    Freshman Finance Sanborn, Iowa Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 185 lbs
    Fr. Business Management Ankeny, Iowa Ankeny High School
    Freshman Business Management Ankeny, Iowa Ankeny High School
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 190 lbs
    Jr. Business Marketing Story City, Iowa Roland-Story
    Junior Business Marketing Story City, Iowa Roland-Story
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 210 lbs
    Fr. Pre-Law Larchwood, Iowa West Lyon
    Freshman Pre-Law Larchwood, Iowa West Lyon
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Finance Van Meter, Iowa Van Meter
    Freshman Finance Van Meter, Iowa Van Meter
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 200 lbs
    Fr. Criminal Justice Bolivar, Mo. Bolivar
    Freshman Criminal Justice Bolivar, Mo. Bolivar
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 240 lbs
    So. Sports Management-Business Akron, Iowa Akron-Westfield
    Sophomore Sports Management-Business Akron, Iowa Akron-Westfield
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 205 lbs
    Fr. Ag Business Ireton, Iowa West Sioux
    Freshman Ag Business Ireton, Iowa West Sioux
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 215 lbs
    Fr. Engineering Sioux Center, Iowa Western Christian
    Freshman Engineering Sioux Center, Iowa Western Christian
  • Running Back RB 6'2" 220 lbs
    Fr. Ag Business Onida, S.D. Sully Buttes
    Freshman Ag Business Onida, S.D. Sully Buttes
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 195 lbs
    Sr. Woodbridge, Va. Louisburg (N.C.)
    Senior Woodbridge, Va. Louisburg (N.C.)
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 200 lbs
    So. Biology / Health Professions Sioux Falls, S.D. O'Gorman
    Sophomore Biology / Health Professions Sioux Falls, S.D. O'Gorman
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 170 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Freshman Sport Management Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 195 lbs
    Sr. Sport Management Hesperia, Calif. Oak Hills
    Senior Sport Management Hesperia, Calif. Oak Hills
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Canton, S.D. Canton
    Redshirt Freshman Canton, S.D. Canton
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 235 lbs
    So. Exercise Science Denison, Iowa Denison
    Sophomore Exercise Science Denison, Iowa Denison
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Exercise Science Humboldt, Iowa Humboldt Iowa Central CC
    Redshirt Freshman Exercise Science Humboldt, Iowa Humboldt Iowa Central CC
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 217 lbs
    So. Nursing Tea, S.D. Tea Area
    Sophomore Nursing Tea, S.D. Tea Area
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Finance Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake
    Freshman Finance Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Sr. Biology Health Professions Fosston, Minn. Fosston
    Senior Biology Health Professions Fosston, Minn. Fosston
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 200 lbs
    Jr. Elementary Education Austin, Texas Tom Glenn Ottawa (Kan.)
    Junior Elementary Education Austin, Texas Tom Glenn Ottawa (Kan.)
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 170 lbs
    Fr. Secondary Education and History Ocheyedan, Iowa Okoboji
    Freshman Secondary Education and History Ocheyedan, Iowa Okoboji
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 215 lbs
    Jr. Business Management Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center Dordt University
    Junior Business Management Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center Dordt University
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 205 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management: media Milford, Iowa Okoboji
    Freshman Sport Management: media Milford, Iowa Okoboji
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Management Grimes, Iowa Dallas Center-Grimes
    Redshirt Freshman Business Management Grimes, Iowa Dallas Center-Grimes
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 185 lbs
    Fr. Business Administration Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake
    Freshman Business Administration Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 185 lbs
    Jr. Business Management Garretson, S.D. Garretson
    Junior Business Management Garretson, S.D. Garretson
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Spearfish, S.D. Spearfish
    Freshman Exercise Science Spearfish, S.D. Spearfish
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 217 lbs
    Sr. Finance Fort Dodge, Iowa Fort Dodge
    Senior Finance Fort Dodge, Iowa Fort Dodge
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 205 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Omaha, Neb. Stanton
    Freshman Exercise Science Omaha, Neb. Stanton
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Management Rock Valley, Iowa Rock Valley
    Redshirt Freshman Business Management Rock Valley, Iowa Rock Valley
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 215 lbs
    R-Fr. Agricultural Business Greenfield, Iowa Nodaway Valley
    Redshirt Freshman Agricultural Business Greenfield, Iowa Nodaway Valley
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    Sr. Accounting Adel, Iowa ADM
    Senior Accounting Adel, Iowa ADM
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 205 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Nebraska City, Neb. Lourdes Central Catholic
    Freshman Exercise Science Nebraska City, Neb. Lourdes Central Catholic
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 205 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Orange City, Iowa Unity Christian
    Freshman Exercise Science Orange City, Iowa Unity Christian
  • Defensive End DE 6'0" 230 lbs
    Sr. Criminal Justice Fort Dodge, Iowa Fort Dodge Grand View (Iowa)
    Senior Criminal Justice Fort Dodge, Iowa Fort Dodge Grand View (Iowa)
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 195 lbs
    Fr. Mechanical Engineering Sioux Falls, S.D. O'Gorman
    Freshman Mechanical Engineering Sioux Falls, S.D. O'Gorman
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    R-Fr. Finance Baltic, S.D. Baltic
    Redshirt Freshman Finance Baltic, S.D. Baltic
  • Defensive End DE 6'0" 235 lbs
    So. Exercise Science Newkirk, Iowa Boyden-Hull
    Sophomore Exercise Science Newkirk, Iowa Boyden-Hull
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'0" 220 lbs
    So. Business Administration Beresford, S.D. Beresford
    Sophomore Business Administration Beresford, S.D. Beresford
  • Kicker K 5'8" 165 lbs
    Sr. Business Management Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
    Senior Business Management Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 200 lbs
    Fr. Ag Business Hitchcock, S.D. Huron
    Freshman Ag Business Hitchcock, S.D. Huron
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Tea, S.D. Tea Area
    Freshman Tea, S.D. Tea Area
  • Punter P 5'11" 180 lbs
    Fr. Secondary Education Alton, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Freshman Secondary Education Alton, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 140 lbs
    Fr. Nursing Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington
    Freshman Nursing Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington
  • Kicker K 6'4" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Management Jackson, Minn. Jackson County Central
    Redshirt Freshman Business Management Jackson, Minn. Jackson County Central
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 270 lbs
    So. Physical Education & Exercise Science Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines Christian
    Sophomore Physical Education & Exercise Science Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines Christian
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 205 lbs
    R-Fr. Engineering Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
    Redshirt Freshman Engineering Sioux Center, Iowa Sioux Center
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 250 lbs
    So. Marketing Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Ontario Christian
    Sophomore Marketing Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Ontario Christian
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 205 lbs
    R-Fr. Accounting and Finance Forest City, Iowa Forest City
    Redshirt Freshman Accounting and Finance Forest City, Iowa Forest City
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'1" 285 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Victorville, Calif. Sultana
    Freshman Exercise Science Victorville, Calif. Sultana
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 216 lbs
    Fr. Marketing Bellingham, Wash. Bellingham
    Freshman Marketing Bellingham, Wash. Bellingham
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 290 lbs
    R-Fr. Pingree Grove, IL Harry D Jacobs
    Redshirt Freshman Pingree Grove, IL Harry D Jacobs
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Finance Hull, Iowa Boyden-Hull
    Freshman Finance Hull, Iowa Boyden-Hull
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'0" 230 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Hull, Iowa Western Christian
    Freshman Sport Management Hull, Iowa Western Christian
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 230 lbs
    Fr. Engineering Omaha, Neb. Millard West
    Freshman Engineering Omaha, Neb. Millard West
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 345 lbs
    R-Fr. Engineering Earlham, Iowa Earlham
    Redshirt Freshman Engineering Earlham, Iowa Earlham
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 280 lbs
    Jr. Sport Management Monument, Colo. Palmer Ridge Chadron State (Neb.)
    Junior Sport Management Monument, Colo. Palmer Ridge Chadron State (Neb.)
  • Offensive Lineman OL 5'11" 270 lbs
    Sr. Biology Health Professions Dakota Dunes, S.D. Dakota Valley
    Senior Biology Health Professions Dakota Dunes, S.D. Dakota Valley
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 270 lbs
    Jr. Business Administration Tea, S.D. Tea Area
    Junior Business Administration Tea, S.D. Tea Area
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 285 lbs
    So. Criminal Justice Sibley, Iowa Sibley-Ocheydan
    Sophomore Criminal Justice Sibley, Iowa Sibley-Ocheydan
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 305 lbs
    So. Criminal Justice Lenox, Iowa Lenox
    Sophomore Criminal Justice Lenox, Iowa Lenox
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    So. Biology Exeter, Calif. Central Valley Christian
    Sophomore Biology Exeter, Calif. Central Valley Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 265 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Ankeny, Iowa Ankeny
    Freshman Sport Management Ankeny, Iowa Ankeny
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 240 lbs
    Fr. Secondary Education Beresford, S.D. Beresford
    Freshman Secondary Education Beresford, S.D. Beresford
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 290 lbs
    Jr. Biology Independence, Iowa Independence
    Junior Biology Independence, Iowa Independence
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 300 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Education Omaha, Neb. Elkhorn North
    Redshirt Freshman Business Education Omaha, Neb. Elkhorn North
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 220 lbs
    Fr. Elementary Education Milford, Iowa Okoboji
    Freshman Elementary Education Milford, Iowa Okoboji
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 185 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Management Hull, Iowa Boyden-Hull
    Redshirt Freshman Business Management Hull, Iowa Boyden-Hull
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Sport Management Council Bluffs, Iowa Treynor
    Redshirt Freshman Sport Management Council Bluffs, Iowa Treynor
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 150 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Yankton, S.D. Yankton
    Freshman Exercise Science Yankton, S.D. Yankton
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 170 lbs
    R-Fr. Finance Eyota, Minn. Dover-Eyota
    Redshirt Freshman Finance Eyota, Minn. Dover-Eyota
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 235 lbs
    Sr. Exercise Science Rock Valley, Iowa Rock Valley
    Senior Exercise Science Rock Valley, Iowa Rock Valley
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 235 lbs
    Fr. Accounting Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Freshman Accounting Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 200 lbs
    Fr. Accounting Loveland, CO Loveland High School
    Freshman Accounting Loveland, CO Loveland High School
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 250 lbs
    So. Biology / Health Professions Newell, Iowa Newell-Fonda
    Sophomore Biology / Health Professions Newell, Iowa Newell-Fonda
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 235 lbs
    Fr. Mechanical Engineering Plattsmouth, Neb. Plattsmouth
    Freshman Mechanical Engineering Plattsmouth, Neb. Plattsmouth
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 240 lbs
    Fr. Electrical Engineering Dayton, Iowa Southeast Valley
    Freshman Electrical Engineering Dayton, Iowa Southeast Valley
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 220 lbs
    Jr. Business Alton, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
    Junior Business Alton, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'0" 260 lbs
    R-Fr. Finance Harrisburg, S.D. Harrisburg
    Redshirt Freshman Finance Harrisburg, S.D. Harrisburg
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'1" 240 lbs
    Fr. Ag Business Hull, Iowa Western Christian
    Freshman Ag Business Hull, Iowa Western Christian
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 235 lbs
    R-Fr. Criminal Justice George, Iowa George
    Redshirt Freshman Criminal Justice George, Iowa George
  • Manager Mgr. 6'2" 230 lbs
    R-Fr. Exercise Science Bennington, Neb. Omaha Christian Academy
    Redshirt Freshman Exercise Science Bennington, Neb. Omaha Christian Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 200 lbs
    Jr. Agricultural Business & Accounting Exeter, Calif. Central Valley Christian
    Junior Agricultural Business & Accounting Exeter, Calif. Central Valley Christian
  • Offensive Lineman OL 5'9" 345 lbs
    Sr. Sports Management Emmetsburg, Iowa Emmetsburg
    Senior Sports Management Emmetsburg, Iowa Emmetsburg
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 200 lbs
    So. Secondary Education Rock Valley, Iowa Western Christian
    Sophomore Secondary Education Rock Valley, Iowa Western Christian

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Matt McCarty

  • Offensive Coordinator - Tight Ends

    Josh Fakkema

  • Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line

    Brett Moser

  • Assistant Coach - Offensive Line

    Greg Will

  • 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

  • Assistant Coach - Defensive Backs

    Cody Moser

  • Graduate Assistant

    Korbyn Gramstad

  • Assistant Coach

    Jorgen Pottebaum

  • Assistant Coach

    Jackson Tooker

Football Support Staff

  • Director of Athletic Training - Football

    Seth Wolles

  • Head Athletic Performance Coach

    Carter Aguilera

  • Assistant Athletic Trainer (Sports: Women's Soccer, Football, Cross Country (M/W))

    Natalie Nieuwsma

2025 Football Roster
# Full Name Hometown / High School Pos. Ht. Wt. Eligibility Year Previous School Major
0 Fritz, Kylar Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center DB 6-2 215 Jr. Exercise Science
0 Langton, Ahman Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley WR 6-1 170 Fr. Sport Management
1 Carter, Jordan St. Louis, Mo. / Lutheran North DB 5-9 145 R-Fr. Biology Health Professions
1 Tea, Solomon Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center RB 5-10 190 R-Fr. Criminal Justice
2 Duncan, Colby Papillion, Neb. / Gross Catholic QB 6-2 195 So. Business Administration
2 Jeltema, Luke Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DB 6-0 195 Sr. Business Management
3 Bosma, Braeden Sioux Center, Iowa / Unity Christian (Orange City) WR 6-2 195 Fr. Exercise Science
3 Desir, Joey Bismarck, N.D. / Shiloh Christian DB 5-11 180 Jr. Writing and Digital Media
4 Wenthe, Isaac Sheldon, Iowa / Sheldon DB 5-11 165 Fr. Exercise Science
4 Wiersema, Josh Camanche, Iowa / Camanche WR 6-1 195 R-Fr. Computer Science
5 Voss, Trystin Rogersville, Mo. / Logan-Rogersville DL 6-3 265 Sr. Actuarial Science & Finance
6 Bush, Beau Pella, Iowa / Pella QB 6-3 210 So. South Dakota Sport Management
6 Kabongo, Jovany Le Mars, Iowa / Le Mars K 5-8 180 Fr.
6 Wolfe, Julian Luton, Iowa / Sergeant Bluff-Luton DB 6-0 195 Jr. Pre-Athletic Training
7 Gerard, Austyn Gilbert, Ariz. / Valley Christian WR 5-11 185 Jr. Business Marketing
7 Kruse, Camden Inwood, Iowa / West Lyon DB 6-3 190 So. Elementary Education
8 Alger, Drew Spirit Lake, Iowa / Spirit Lake DB 6-1 191 Jr. Accounting & Finance
8 Schouten, Tanner Orange City, Iowa / Unity Christian WR 6-4 190 Sr. Education
9 Bajema, Tyson Lynden, WA / Lynden Christian WR 6-5 190 So. Finance
9 Dragstra, Jacob Sioux Center, Iowa / Unity Christian DL 6-0 235 Sr. Agricultural Business
10 Bennett, Gianna Urbandale, Iowa / Des Moines Christian K 6-1 130 R-Fr. Secondary Education & Social Studies
10 Stai, Seth Jackson, Minn. / Jackson County Central LB 5-10 200 R-Fr. Marketing
11 Klein, Ayden Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DB 5-11 185 So. Accounting & Finance
11 Van Donge, Carter Sioux Falls, S.D. / Sioux Falls Christian WR 6-0 181 So. Business Administration
12 Elrod, Dylan Sioux Falls, S.D. / Harrisburg QB 6-0 195 So. Sioux Falls Business Administration
12 Lalumendre, Owen Spirit Lake, Iowa / Spirit Lake LB 6-1 225 R-Fr. Pre-Chiropractic
13 Beach, Trever Humboldt, Iowa / Humboldt WR 5-10 175 So. Finance
13 VanRegenmorter, Brodie Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center DE 6-2 235 R-Fr. Business Administration
14 Fedders, Korver Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DB 6-1 180 Fr. Actuarial Science
14 Ness, Carson Yankton, S.D. / Yankton WR 6-2 185 Fr. Finance
15 Silliman, TJ Gretna, Neb. / Gretna WR 5-7 165 Sr.
15 Vander Griend, Zach West Point, Neb. / West Point-Beemer LB 6-0 230 Sr. Exercise Science
16 Arends, Kael Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DB 5-11 175 So. Business Administration
17 Andres, Joey Okoboji, Iowa / Spirit Lake DB 6-1 195 Fr. Biology / Health Professions
17 Peterson, Brody Omaha, Neb. / Millard West QB 6-0 200 R-Fr. Agricultural Business
18 Bauer, Kade Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center DB 5-11 165 R-Fr. Business
18 Jacobs, Cohen Kansas City, MO / Kearney WR 6-0 210 R-Fr. Southwest Baptist (Mo.) Sports Management
18 Mastbergen, Jack Sanborn, Iowa / Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn QB 6-0 190 Fr. Finance
19 Anderson, Luke Ankeny, Iowa / Ankeny High School QB 6-2 185 Fr. Business Management
19 Bunn, Will Story City, Iowa / Roland-Story DB 6-2 190 Jr. Business Marketing
20 Kramer, Ridge Larchwood, Iowa / West Lyon DE 6-4 210 Fr. Pre-Law
20 Moore, Caleb Van Meter, Iowa / Van Meter WR 6-0 180 Fr. Finance
21 Casey, Gardner Bolivar, Mo. / Bolivar RB 6-0 200 Fr. Criminal Justice
21 Kenny, Lane Akron, Iowa / Akron-Westfield DE 6-4 240 So. Sports Management-Business
22 Koopmans, Kolton Ireton, Iowa / West Sioux LB 6-2 205 Fr. Ag Business
22 Maassen, Lane Sioux Center, Iowa / Western Christian TE 6-4 215 Fr. Engineering
23 Barber, Gavin Onida, S.D. / Sully Buttes RB 6-2 220 Fr. Ag Business
23 Harris, Austin Woodbridge, Va. / DB 5-10 195 Sr. Louisburg (N.C.)
24 Groos, Hayden Sioux Falls, S.D. / O'Gorman DB 6-3 200 So. Biology / Health Professions
24 Van Gelder, Braylon Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DB 6-0 170 Fr. Sport Management
25 Lopez, Noah Hesperia, Calif. / Oak Hills DB 5-9 195 Sr. Sport Management
25 McCracken, Canaan Canton, S.D. / Canton RB 5-11 210 R-Fr.
26 Hildebrand, Jaxson Denison, Iowa / Denison DL 6-2 235 So. Exercise Science
27 Coon, Lance Humboldt, Iowa / Humboldt RB 5-9 190 R-Fr. Iowa Central CC Exercise Science
27 Smythe, Jackson Tea, S.D. / Tea Area LB 6-0 217 So. Nursing
28 Higgins, Bode Spirit Lake, Iowa / Spirit Lake RB 6-0 205 Fr. Finance
28 Schoenborn, Dane Fosston, Minn. / Fosston LB 6-0 205 Sr. Biology Health Professions
29 Hines, Jaelin Austin, Texas / Tom Glenn LB 5-11 200 Jr. Ottawa (Kan.) Elementary Education
29 Jutting, Domenic Ocheyedan, Iowa / Okoboji WR 6-1 170 Fr. Secondary Education and History
30 Rozeboom, Zach Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center DB 6-2 215 Jr. Dordt University Business Management
31 Simington, Caleb Milford, Iowa / Okoboji WR 6-1 205 Fr. Sport Management: media
32 Carpenter, Eli Grimes, Iowa / Dallas Center-Grimes RB 5-11 210 R-Fr. Business Management
32 Ditsworth, Will Spirit Lake, Iowa / Spirit Lake LB 6-1 185 Fr. Business Administration
33 Abraham, Hunter Garretson, S.D. / Garretson DB 5-11 185 Jr. Business Management
33 Walters, Hunter Spearfish, S.D. / Spearfish RB 6-0 205 Fr. Exercise Science
34 Egli, Ben Fort Dodge, Iowa / Fort Dodge LB 6-1 217 Sr. Finance
34 Showalter, Simon Omaha, Neb. / Stanton RB 5-9 205 Fr. Exercise Science
35 Salazar, Alic Rock Valley, Iowa / Rock Valley DB 5-11 190 R-Fr. Business Management
36 Kintigh, Dax Greenfield, Iowa / Nodaway Valley LB 6-0 215 R-Fr. Agricultural Business
37 Heitz, Gabe Adel, Iowa / ADM LB 6-1 220 Sr. Accounting
39 Honeysuckle, Robert Nebraska City, Neb. / Lourdes Central Catholic LB 5-11 205 Fr. Exercise Science
40 Smit, Kolton Orange City, Iowa / Unity Christian LB 6-2 205 Fr. Exercise Science
41 Egli, Levi Fort Dodge, Iowa / Fort Dodge DE 6-0 230 Sr. Grand View (Iowa) Criminal Justice
42 Carlson, Alex Sioux Falls, S.D. / O'Gorman LB 5-11 195 Fr. Mechanical Engineering
43 Feucht, Tate Baltic, S.D. / Baltic LB 6-0 205 R-Fr. Finance
44 Fisher, Brock Newkirk, Iowa / Boyden-Hull DE 6-0 235 So. Exercise Science
45 Tadlock, Jaxsen Beresford, S.D. / Beresford DL 6-0 220 So. Business Administration
46 Gonzales, Miguel Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center K 5-8 165 Sr. Business Management
46 Hofer, Kolby Hitchcock, S.D. / Huron LB 5-10 200 Fr. Ag Business
47 Werdel, Sam Tea, S.D. / Tea Area LB 6-1 180 Fr.
48 Groendyke, Tayon Alton, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley P 5-11 180 Fr. Secondary Education
49 Day, Nate Sioux Falls, S.D. / Washington DB 5-9 140 Fr. Nursing
49 Sadusky, Jack Jackson, Minn. / Jackson County Central K 6-4 175 R-Fr. Business Management
50 Bayens, Joel Des Moines, Iowa / Des Moines Christian OL 6-3 270 So. Physical Education & Exercise Science
50 Hulshof, Reid Sioux Center, Iowa / Sioux Center LB 6-1 205 R-Fr. Engineering
51 Gaudy, Jared Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. / Ontario Christian OL 6-1 250 So. Marketing
51 Klaassen, Sam Forest City, Iowa / Forest City LB 5-11 205 R-Fr. Accounting and Finance
52 Booth, Brayden Victorville, Calif. / Sultana DL 6-1 285 Fr. Exercise Science
53 Van Hofwegen, Gabe Bellingham, Wash. / Bellingham LB 6-3 216 Fr. Marketing
54 Sauer, Rocco Pingree Grove, IL / Harry D Jacobs OL 6-1 290 R-Fr.
55 Crawford, Braylen Hull, Iowa / Boyden-Hull LB 6-2 210 Fr. Finance
56 Beukelman, Kellen Hull, Iowa / Western Christian DL 6-0 230 Fr. Sport Management
58 Greenlee, Daniel Omaha, Neb. / Millard West DE 6-2 230 Fr. Engineering
60 Maxwell, Evan Earlham, Iowa / Earlham OL 6-4 345 R-Fr. Engineering
62 Miles, Logan Monument, Colo. / Palmer Ridge OL 6-2 280 Jr. Chadron State (Neb.) Sport Management
63 Hede, Owen Dakota Dunes, S.D. / Dakota Valley OL 5-11 270 Sr. Biology Health Professions
65 Schnider, Griffen Tea, S.D. / Tea Area OL 6-0 270 Jr. Business Administration
66 Block, Michael Sibley, Iowa / Sibley-Ocheydan OL 6-4 285 So. Criminal Justice
69 Junker, Owen Lenox, Iowa / Lenox OL 6-6 305 So. Criminal Justice
70 Noeske, Caleb Exeter, Calif. / Central Valley Christian OL 6-3 280 So. Biology
71 Beroth, Lukis Ankeny, Iowa / Ankeny OL 6-1 265 Fr. Sport Management
73 Nelson, Cooper Beresford, S.D. / Beresford OL 6-2 240 Fr. Secondary Education
77 Hupke, Korver Independence, Iowa / Independence OL 6-3 290 Jr. Biology
79 Daubert, Cole Omaha, Neb. / Elkhorn North OL 6-5 300 R-Fr. Business Education
80 Duvall, Landon Milford, Iowa / Okoboji TE 6-2 220 Fr. Elementary Education
81 Moser, Blake Hull, Iowa / Boyden-Hull WR 6-2 185 R-Fr. Business Management
82 Cooper, Caleb Council Bluffs, Iowa / Treynor TE 6-4 225 R-Fr. Sport Management
84 Slaba, Connor Yankton, S.D. / Yankton WR 5-9 150 Fr. Exercise Science
86 Bye, Damon Eyota, Minn. / Dover-Eyota WR 6-0 170 R-Fr. Finance
87 Remmerde, Sam Rock Valley, Iowa / Rock Valley TE 6-5 235 Sr. Exercise Science
88 Vander Pol, Owen Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley TE 6-5 235 Fr. Accounting
89 McCann, Evan Loveland, CO / Loveland High School TE 6-2 200 Fr. Accounting
91 Meyer, Caden Newell, Iowa / Newell-Fonda DE 6-4 250 So. Biology / Health Professions
92 Vick, Wesley Plattsmouth, Neb. / Plattsmouth DE 6-2 235 Fr. Mechanical Engineering
95 Graves, Nathan Dayton, Iowa / Southeast Valley DE 6-2 240 Fr. Electrical Engineering
96 Schillinger, Dylan Alton, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley DE 6-2 220 Jr. Business
97 Osman, Rizg Harrisburg, S.D. / Harrisburg DL 6-0 260 R-Fr. Finance
98 Bleeker, Barrett Hull, Iowa / Western Christian DL 6-1 240 Fr. Ag Business
99 Hamilton, Charlie George, Iowa / George DE 6-4 235 R-Fr. Criminal Justice
McCoy, Trent Bennington, Neb. / Omaha Christian Academy Mgr. 6-2 230 R-Fr. Exercise Science
Noeske, Josh Exeter, Calif. / Central Valley Christian DB 6-0 200 Jr. Agricultural Business & Accounting
Perdue, Landon Emmetsburg, Iowa / Emmetsburg OL 5-9 345 Sr. Sports Management
Van't Hul, Ashtin Rock Valley, Iowa / Western Christian WR 6-2 200 So. Secondary Education

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Matt McCarty Head Coach
general-josh-fakkema-head-shot-july2023 Josh Fakkema Offensive Coordinator - Tight Ends
Brett Moser Brett Moser Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line
2023-staff-gregwill Greg Will Assistant Coach - Offensive 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
staff-headshot-codymoser-2025 Cody Moser Assistant Coach - Defensive Backs
Korbyn Gramstad Graduate Assistant
staff-headshot-jorgenpottebaum Jorgen Pottebaum Assistant Coach
Jackson Tooker Assistant Coach

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Seth Wolles Director of Athletic Training - Football
Carter Aguilera Head Athletic Performance Coach
2023-staff-natalielausen Natalie Nieuwsma Assistant Athletic Trainer (Sports: Women's Soccer, Football, Cross Country (M/W))

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 coaching staff.