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Yahoo
02-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Former Badgers running back dies at 20
The Wisconsin Badgers community faced some tragic news last week, as former running back Nate White passed away late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning. 'According to the Brookings Police Department, first responders were called to a home in the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue South shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, when a roommate reported that White was not breathing and was unresponsive in his bed,' InForum's Matt Zimmer reported. Advertisement 'Efforts by Brookings Ambulance and police units to resuscitate White were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead by the Brookings County coroner, who ordered that his body be moved to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls for an autopsy to be conducted. 'A cause of death has not yet been released, and police say an investigation remains ongoing.' White, 20, had transferred to South Dakota State earlier this offseason after spending two seasons with the Badgers. A Milwaukee native, White had committed to Wisconsin as a three-star recruit in the Class of 2023. He started his career at running back before moving to wide receiver last season. Moving back to running back at South Dakota State, White was reportedly the favorite to be the Jackrabbits' starting tailback in 2025. Advertisement South Dakota State released a statement in the aftermath, mourning the loss of White. 'Jackrabbit football is a brotherhood and today we are all hurting with the shocking news of the loss of Nate White,' head coach Dan Jackson shared in a statement. 'Nate impacted our program with his hard work, determination and overall positive spirit. We grieve with his family and will honor his memory throughout the upcoming season.' According to InForum, the Jackrabbit Former Players Association raised roughly $17,000 to go toward the White family's expenses. Additionally, on July 1, Pints and Quarts will hold its own fundraiser, donating a portion of all sales to the family. More from
Reuters
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
SD State mourning death of Wisconsin transfer RB Nate White
June 26 - South Dakota State running back Nate White died at age 20, the football program said in a statement late Wednesday. White spent his first two seasons at Wisconsin but didn't get into a game. In January, he transferred to play for the Jackrabbits with three years of eligibility remaining. Police in Brookings, S.D., did not confirm a cause of death and said in a press release an active investigation is underway. "Jackrabbit football is a brotherhood and today we are all hurting with the shocking news of the loss of Nate White," South Dakota State coach Dan Jackson said in a statement. "Nate impacted our program with his hard work, determination and overall positive spirit. We grieve with his family and will honor his memory throughout the upcoming season." A Milwaukee native, White chose to play for Wisconsin over offers from Vanderbilt, Purdue and Iowa State, among others. He played quarterback as a high school junior at Rufus King High School in Milwaukee and had 48 rushing touchdowns in his final two seasons as a prep. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
South Dakota State football running back Nate White dies at 20-years-old
This story has been updated to reflect the most current information. South Dakota State football running back Nate White has died, the program announced June 25. The 20-year-old running back was a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He transferred to South Dakota State in January after two seasons at Wisconsin. The school did not release any details about White's death. The Brookings Police Department announced his death is being investigated as of the evening of June 25. At 6:44 a.m. that morning, White's roommate called police to report that he was not breathing and was unresponsive in his bed, the department stated in a press release. "Efforts by Brookings Ambulance and police units to resuscitate White were unsuccessful," the release states. The Brookings County coroner pronounced White's death and ordered an autopsy. "Jackrabbit football is a brotherhood and today we are all hurting with the shocking news of the loss of Nate White,' SDSU head coach Dan Jackson said in a release. 'Nate impacted our program with his hard work, determination and overall positive spirit. We grieve with his family and will honor his memory throughout the upcoming season.' White was one of the top prep recruits in the state of Wisconsin in 2022 after rushing for 1,345 yards and 26 touchdowns. As a junior at Rufus King High School, he claimed conference offensive player of the year honors as a quarterback after posting 1,163 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns. 'The South Dakota State University community is deeply saddened by the news of Nate White's passing,' SDSU President Barry Dunn said. 'While Nate had not been on campus long, he was not only beloved by his teammates and coaches, but also by faculty and those who had the opportunity to get to know him. This is certainly a sad time for our campus, community and the thousands of Jackrabbits supporters across the state and nation. Our hearts and prayers are with Nate's family, loved ones, teammates and anyone who knew him.' Police urge anyone with information about the investigation should contact the City of Brookings Police Department at (605) 692-2113. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Brookings Police investigating death of SDSU RB Nate White
