Latest news with #SouthDakotaState
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa football QB Mark Gronowski receives deflating Big Ten ranking from On3
With the 2025-26 college football season just around the corner, On3's Andy Staples released his top ten rankings of Big Ten quarterbacks Tuesday morning, which ranked Iowa football quarterback Mark Gronowski in a questionable spot. While the top of Staples' rankings was headlined by Penn State's Drew Allar at No. 1, Illinois' Luke Altmyer at No. 2, and Indiana's Fernando Mendoza at No. 3, Gronowski was given a very unappreciative spot of No. 10 on the list. Given Gronowski's lore at the FCS-level, the No. 10 spot is quite a jab at the high-expectations Hawkeyes fans have for both the quarterback and offensive output this season. 6-foot-3, 230-pound signal caller transferred to Iowa from the FCS-level powerhouse South Dakota State in the offseason with one year of eligibility remaining and was a prized addition to the Hawkeyes, as he carries significant quarterback prestige. During his time with the Jackrabbits, Gronowski passed for 10,308 yards and 93 touchdowns while holding a 63.5% completion percentage. His mobility with the football was also a strength, as he rushed for 1,767 career yards and 37 touchdowns. He would finish his South Dakota State tenure with a 49-6 record as a starter, a two-time FCS National Champion and National Championship Game MVP, 2023 Walter Payton Award winner (given to the most outstanding FCS player), and a 2023 First-team FCS All-American. While Iowa's offensive output has been hindered in years past by inadequate quarterback play and ineffective playcalling, the No. 10 ranking should serve as a motivator for both Gronowski and offensive coordinator Tim Lester as the Hawkeyes begin their 2025-26 campaign in late August. Gronowski and the Hawkeyes open the season against FCS-level Albany on Aug. 30 from Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on FS1. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews.
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa football lands commitment from 2025 OL Will Hahn
Iowa picked up a commitment from in-state 2025 offensive lineman Will Hahn out of Decorah High School. Hahn, a 6-foot-2, 270-pound lineman, accepted an offer as a preferred walk-on. The Decorah High School product was named first-team All-State by both the Iowa Football Coaches Association and by the Des Moines Register. Hahn joins a group of preferred walk-ons in the 2025 class that also includes quarterback Ryan Fitzgerald, defensive back Royce Heitman, kicker Caden Buhr, wide receiver Dylan Stecker and running back Braeden Jackson. Iowa's 2025 scholarship signees include quarterback Jimmy Sullivan, running back Nathan McNeil, tight ends Mason Woods, Eli Johnson and Thomas Meyer, wide receiver Terrence Smith, offensive lineman Lucas Allgeyer, defensive linemen Iose Epenesa and Brad Fitzgibbon, linebackers Burke Gautcher and Carson Cooney and defensive backs O'Lontae Dean, CJ Bell, Jacob Wallace and Drew MacPherson. The Hawkeyes also brought in nine players via the transfer portal. That group is headlined by quarterback Mark Gronowski, a two-time FCS national champion and the 2023 Walter Payton Award winner at South Dakota State. Iowa also signed South Dakota State transfer defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne, Central Michigan defensive lineman Jonah Pace, South Dakota cornerback Shahid Barros, Purdue safety Ty Hudkins, Ferris State offensive tackle Bryce George, Chattanooga wide receiver Sam Phillips, Auburn quarterback Hank Brown and Wake Forest quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski. Here's a look at Hahn's senior highlights: Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- 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
Miami Herald
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Washington State Football Preview 2025: Cougars Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players
Washington State Cougars Key to the Season Get that ground game not that Washington State didn't have a rushing attack over the years. It just wasn't emphasized as much as the high-octane passing game, especially when you have Cam Ward under center. John Mateer went off, but the running backs now have to become a bigger a pivot for a program that didn't hit the 2,000-yard rushing mark in over a decade, and then had a fantastic 2025. By the way, South Dakota State ran for over 3,500 yards last season. So … X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN2025 Washington State PreviewWashington State Offense BreakdownWashington State Defense Breakdown Washington State Cougars Key Player Angel Johnson, RB Kirby Vorhees, and Maxwell Woods. Washington State didn't get South Dakota State's star rusher Amar Johnson - he's a Green Bay Packer now - but it brought in three other terrific Jackrabbit the Cougars ran well last year - at least for them - and again, the quarterback was the most dangerous option. This year's offense needs Johnson and the rotation of runners to take over. Washington State Cougars Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Caleb Franci, LB of all the terrific players coming in from South Dakota State, Franci should be the most productive new star. He's only 6-1 and 190 pounds, but he's a big hitter with wonderful range, making 78 tackles with seven broken up passes and 11 tackles for loss last Transfer Out: John Mateer, QB Jr.A whole slew of players followed former Cougar head coach Jake Dickert to Wake Forest, including offensive tackle Fa'ailili Fa'amoe, guard AJ Hasson, and receiver Carlos Hernandez. But Mateer was a Heisman-caliber playmaker last year who led Wazzu in rushing and was one of the nation's most effective passers. Now he's about to be a superstar at Oklahoma. Washington State Cougars Key Game Washington, Sept. 20There's no Pac-12 Championship to play for, and it's not getting into the College Football Playoff with a few too many tough road games, but beat the arch-rival for the second year in a row, and the year is made in before October.- 2025 Washington State Schedule Breakdown Washington State Cougars Top 10 Players 1. Caleb Franci, LB Sr.2. Zevi Eckhaus, QB Sr.3. Tucker Large, S Sr.4. Josh Meredith, WR Sr.5. Colby Humphrey, CB Sr6. Keith Brown, LB Sr.7. Angel Johnson, RB Sr.8. Matt Durrance, S Sr.9. Christian Hilborn, OT Sr.10. Jeremiah Noga, WR Sr. Washington State Cougars 2024 Fun Stats - Onside Kicks: Opponents 2-of-3, Washington State 0-of-0- Field Goals: Opponents 19-of-23, Washington State 8-of-13- Washington State Scoring: 3rd Quarter 66, 4th Quarter 126 Washington State Cougars 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen Just how quickly can the new coaching staff make this work?This might not be the Washington State you're used to, but the starting 11 on defense should be terrific, and an improved running attack will make up for a toned-down passing Cougars will get off to a hot start, but a run of four road games in five dates from September 13th to October 18th - and a home game against Washington for the fifth game - will be an issue. Including the first of two games against fellow Pac-12 brother Oregon State, six road games in nine will be too much to overcome. But it'll still be a bowl season, it'll be a good first year for the new regime, and then it'll be on to life in the new The Washington State Win Total At … 6Likely Wins: Idaho, Louisiana Tech, San Diego State50/50 Games: at Colorado State, at James Madison, at North Texas, Oregon State, at Oregon State, Toledo, at VirginiaLikely Losses: at Ole Miss, Washington 2025 Washington State PreviewWashington State Offense BreakdownWashington State Defense Breakdown © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Miami Herald
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Washington State Defense Preview 2025: New Transfers, New Look for the Cougar D
Former South Dakota State defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit comes back to Washington State after serving as an assistant for a few Jackrabbit defense was dominant last season. It led the FCS, allowing just under 14 points and fewer than 300 yards per game, was great on third downs, and unstoppable at times at getting into the if it seems like just about everyone from that defense made the trip from Brookings to Pullman, it's because a whole slew of them did. X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN2025 Washington State PreviewWashington State Offense Breakdown Season Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season - So who's back from last year's Washington State defense? They're mostly in the linebacking corps, with Keith Brown about to become a top tackler in the middle after making 26 tackles as a backup in a few spots. Parker McKenna is a solid veteran who made 39 tackles on the outside, and then it's about the Franci (South Dakota State) made 78 tackles with 11 tackles for loss and seven broken up passes. Former Wazzu Cougar Gavin Barthiel (Utah State) returns to join a slew of former Jackrabbits to build up the depth. - The line is full of 2024 Cougars, too. Raam Stevenson was a decent part of the edge rotation, and now he'll be a main man along with Isaac Terrell, a good-sized junior who needs to rise up and rock in a bigger Baloun (South Dakota State) is a 6-6, 288-pound interior pass rusher who came up with two sacks and 18 tackles despite missing a huge chunk of last season. He's next to 288-pound Bryson Lamb, a decent part of last year's rotation. - Jamorri Colson is expected to go from backup to starter at one corner job, and then it's all transfers, starting with senior all-star Colby Humphrey (South Dakota State), a great-tackling option who can get Durrance (South Dakota State) made 63 stops with three picks at one safety spot for the Jackrabbits, and All-MVC selection Tucker Large (South Dakota State) added 34 tackles and three interceptions alongside him. Season Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season2025 Washington State PreviewWashington State Offense Breakdown © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
