Team Summary
Updated with data from games played through 11/14/2026
Record8-2
Rating37.6 (10)
Adj Off43.3 (21)
Adj Def6.5 (8)
SOS0.661 (29)
To-Date SOS0.661 (29)
Future SOS-
Auto Bid90.6%
At Large0.0%
Playoffs90.6%
Bowl9.4%
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Proj | Win% | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05 | at #62 Monmouth | 28.4-21.6 | 66% | W 36-21 |
| 09/12 | vs #3 North Central Ill. | 11.8-33.6 | 8% | L 20-26 |
| 09/19 | vs #6 UW-River Falls | 16.5-30.2 | 19% | L 14-31 |
| 10/03 | at #156 Nebraska Wesleyan | 47.8-1.2 | >99% | W 69-26 |
| 10/10 | vs #200 Buena Vista | 57.7-0.3 | >99% | W 72-14 |
| 10/17 | at #164 Loras | 47.0-12.6 | 98% | W 68-7 |
| 10/24 | at #85 Dubuque | 41.7-21.6 | 90% | W 33-14 |
| 10/31 | vs #120 Simpson | 52.1-13.6 | 99% | W 63-14 |
| 11/07 | at #80 Central | 42.4-13.0 | 97% | W 28-7 |
| 11/14 | vs #41 Coe | 32.6-12.2 | 90% | W 21-10 |
Base Offense 11 Personnel
Started in 8 of 8 complete lineups
Base Defense 4-3
Started in 9 of 9 complete lineups
Season Trend
Updated with data from games played through 11/14/2026
Offense
Updated with data from games played through 11/07/2026
| Efficiency | Opponent-Adjusted | Unadjusted Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Adj Yds/Play | 10.0 (22) | 9.9 (20) |
| Series Conv. Rate | 79% (36) | 81% (35) |
| Points Per Drive | 3.1 (23) | 3.4 (28) |
| Negative Play Rate | 7.9% (66) | 7.3% (68) |
| 3rd/4th Down % | 37% (173) | 35% (178) |
| Pts/Red Zone Trip | 5.4 (37) | 5.6 (36) |
| Rushing TAY/P | 10.4 (6) | 10.6 (2) |
| TFL Rate | 9.8% (55) | 9.2% (68) |
| Passing TAY/P | 10.0 (63) | 9.0 (73) |
| Sack Rate | 5.6% (84) | 5.0% (87) |
| INT Rate | 2.9% (84) | 4.0% (164) |
| Team Profile | |
|---|---|
| Rush % | 54% (79) |
| Expected R/P | 55% / 45% |
| Rush Rate over Expected | -1.6% (137) |
| Tempo (Sec/Play) | 24.8 (70) |
| Expected Tempo | 24.9 |
| Tempo Over Expected | -0.1 (94) |
| 4th Dn Aggression Index | +9% (76) |
| 2-Pt Aggression Index | +6% (81) |
| QB Continuity | 100% (1) |
| RB Continuity | 94% (72) |
| WR Continuity | 100% (1) |
| TE Continuity | 100% (1) |
| OL Continuity | 100% (1) |
| Offensive Continuity | 99% (2) |
Play-Calling Tendencies
| Frequency | Success Rate | Total Adj Yds / Play | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down & Distance | Plays | Run | Pass | Run | Pass | Run | Pass |
| 1st & 10 | 246 | 56% | 44% | 55% | 55% | 11.6 | 12.1 |
| 2nd & Long (7+) | 103 | 56% | 44% | 38% | 44% | 11.4 | 9.7 |
| 2nd & Medium (4-6) | 43 | 67% | 33% | 41% | 36% | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| 2nd & Short (1-3) | 26 | 73% | 27% | 84% | 100% | 16.4 | 19.9 |
| 3rd & Long (7+) | 48 | 19% | 81% | 33% | 26% | 13.2 | 1.5 |
| 3rd & Medium (4-6) | 27 | 37% | 63% | 40% | 47% | 10.1 | 13.3 |
| 3rd & Short (1-3) | 17 | 76% | 24% | 77% | 25% | 8.8 | -8.0 |
| 4th Down | 17 | 29% | 71% | 20% | 17% | -7.0 | -4.1 |
Pass Zones
Run Lanes
Pass Zones
Run Lanes
Pass Zones
Run Lanes
Depth Chart
Quarterbacks
| # | Player | GS | GP | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cmp-Att | Yds | TD | INT | TAY/P | YARP | Att | Yds | TD | TAY/P | YARP | ||||
| 12 | Josh PapeshQB · 6-2 · 216 lbs · JrCareer 10 GS · 17 GP | 9 | 9 | 125-205 | 1,563 | 17 | 6 | 8.9 | +359 | 29 | -3 | 0 | 7.4 | +17 |
| 16 | Grant HockerQB · 6-3 · 193 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 5 GP | 0 | 5 | 21-34 | 311 | 4 | 3 | 9.5 | +10 | 9 | 192 | 3 | 34.4 | +134 |
| 11 | Braden HolthausQB · 6-1 · 193 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 5 GP | 0 | 5 | 4-5 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 6.8 | -25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.2 | -11 |
Running Backs
| # | Player | GS | GP | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Att | Yds | TD | TAY/P | YARP | Rec | Yds | TD | TAY/P | YARP | ||||
| 36 | Dawson RudRB · 5-8 · 182 lbs · SrCareer 29 GS · 42 GP | 8 | 9 | 137 | 951 | 15 | 11.4 | +434 | 13 | 142 | 3 | 4.2 | +99 |
| 26 | Carson BrunsRB · 5-11 · 192 lbs · JrCareer 0 GS · 18 GP | 0 | 8 | 26 | 152 | 1 | 8.0 | +15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 0 | Aidan SkodaRB · 5-8 · 180 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 18 GP | 0 | 7 | 14 | 78 | 1 | 8.3 | +4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 41 | Cam ManaryRB · 5-11 · 217 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 9 GP | 0 | 7 | 9 | 62 | 0 | 10.9 | +16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 31 | Marcus BeattyRB · 5-10 · 185 lbs · JrCareer 0 GS · 6 GP | 0 | 6 | 50 | 404 | 6 | 11.8 | +127 | 5 | 44 | 0 | 3.9 | +21 |
| 33 | Korben MichelsRB · 5-5 · 167 lbs · FrCareer 0 GS · 6 GP | 0 | 6 | 14 | 95 | 3 | 11.1 | +25 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.9 | -3 |
Wide Receivers
| # | Player | GS | GP | Receiving | Rushing | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | TD | TAY/P | YARP | Att | Yds | TD | TAY/P | YARP | ||||
| 5 | Dylan SwanstromWR · 5-10 · 161 lbs · SrCareer 25 GS · 33 GP | 9 | 9 | 34 | 323 | 3 | 2.8 | +146 | 10 | 141 | 1 | 17.9 | +73 |
| 9 | Justis BachmanWR · 6-0 · 177 lbs · SrCareer 20 GS · 32 GP | 9 | 9 | 17 | 231 | 1 | 2.1 | +28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 10 | Caleb EgesdalWR · 5-10 · 182 lbs · SrCareer 9 GS · 20 GP | 9 | 9 | 11 | 143 | 1 | 1.6 | -12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 18 | Taylen CurryWR · 6-2 · 195 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 13 GP | 0 | 9 | 18 | 324 | 3 | 4.4 | +143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 17 | Ty GardnerWR · 6-0 · 185 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 12 GP | 0 | 9 | 7 | 97 | 1 | 2.6 | +13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 25 | Titan SchmittWR · 5-10 · 175 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 8 GP | 0 | 7 | 6 | 111 | 4 | 4.7 | +63 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 14.3 | +11 |
| 6 | Rayce HeitmanWR · 6-2 · SoCareer 0 GS · 7 GP | 0 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 1.0 | -15 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 20.0 | +8 |
| 80 | Drew HobartWR · 5-10 · FrCareer 0 GS · 6 GP | 0 | 6 | 9 | 106 | 0 | 4.1 | +35 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 19.0 | +21 |
Tight Ends
| # | Player | GS | GP | Receiving | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | TD | TAY/P | YARP | ||||
| 81 | Sam HeitherTE · 6-3 · 210 lbs · SoCareer 9 GS · 19 GP | 9 | 9 | 15 | 223 | 3 | 3.0 | +95 |
| 86 | Matthew HillemanTE · 6-3 · 233 lbs · SrCareer 0 GS · 16 GP | 0 | 9 | 6 | 59 | 1 | 1.8 | -10 |
Offensive Line
| # | Player | GS | GP | Pen | Pen Yds | YARP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Braden PlotzLT · 6-4 · 297 lbs · JrCareer 20 GS · 25 GP | 9 | 9 | 3 | 25 | +190 |
| 50 | Cole HotzRG · 6-3 · 291 lbs · SrCareer 32 GS · 32 GP | 9 | 9 | 1 | 15 | +217 |
| 52 | Cole MahnkeC · 6-2 · 265 lbs · SrCareer 20 GS · 23 GP | 9 | 9 | 1 | 10 | +222 |
| 62 | Drew StrebRT · 6-2 · 257 lbs · JrCareer 20 GS · 27 GP | 9 | 9 | 2 | 15 | +200 |
| 77 | Jonah ReilingRT · 6-5 · 317 lbs · JrCareer 9 GS · 9 GP | 9 | 9 | 3 | 30 | +185 |
| 57 | Andrew RhodesOL · 6-4 · 253 lbs · JrCareer 0 GS · 7 GP | 0 | 5 | 3 | 20 | -30 |
| 70 | Maverick StapleyLG · 6-2 · 259 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 10 GP | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | -10 |
| 67 | Kellen KpogliOL · 6-1 · 335 lbs · JrCareer 0 GS · 16 GP | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -17 |
| 75 | Brady RobinsonOL · 6-2 · 264 lbs · SrCareer 0 GS · 5 GP | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -6 |
| 51 | Charlie NiegschOL · 6-3 · 269 lbs · JrCareer 0 GS · 6 GP | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -6 |
Defense
Updated with data from games played through 11/07/2026
| Efficiency | Opponent-Adjusted | Unadjusted Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Adj Yds/Play | 3.2 (6) | 4.7 (15) |
| Series Conv. Rate | 64% (16) | 63% (27) |
| Points Per Drive | 1.3 (14) | 1.3 (39) |
| Negative Play Rate | 9.0% (112) | 8.2% (154) |
| 3rd/4th Down % | 36% (62) | 36% (79) |
| Pts/Red Zone Trip | 4.4 (43) | 4.4 (70) |
| Rushing TAY/P | 3.9 (25) | 5.4 (63) |
| TFL Rate | 14.1% (39) | 14.3% (60) |
| Passing TAY/P | 2.4 (5) | 4.3 (12) |
| Sack Rate | 5.1% (192) | 3.9% (210) |
| INT Rate | 5.9% (3) | 6.4% (5) |
| Team Profile | |
|---|---|
| Havoc Rate | 20.0% (83) |
| DL TFL/Sack % | 69% |
| LB TFL/Sack % | 19% |
| DB TFL/Sack % | 9% |
| DL PBU/INT % | 32% |
| LB PBU/INT % | 30% |
| DB PBU/INT % | 35% |
| DL Continuity | 100% (1) |
| LB Continuity | 100% (1) |
| DB Continuity | 81% (107) |
| Defensive Continuity | 91% (20) |
Opponent Tendencies
| Frequency | Success Rate | Total Adj Yds / Play | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down & Distance | Plays | Run | Pass | Run | Pass | Run | Pass |
| 1st & 10 | 231 | 47% | 53% | 35% | 38% | 4.4 | 3.3 |
| 2nd & Long (7+) | 122 | 36% | 64% | 18% | 24% | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| 2nd & Medium (4-6) | 46 | 43% | 57% | 35% | 46% | 9.7 | 7.0 |
| 2nd & Short (1-3) | 30 | 50% | 50% | 67% | 80% | 9.7 | 12.9 |
| 3rd & Long (7+) | 68 | 21% | 79% | 7% | 24% | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| 3rd & Medium (4-6) | 37 | 30% | 70% | 64% | 42% | 11.3 | 4.2 |
| 3rd & Short (1-3) | 34 | 56% | 44% | 53% | 53% | 6.5 | 11.9 |
| 4th Down | 22 | 32% | 68% | 29% | 33% | -4.6 | 2.3 |
Pass Zones
Run Lanes
Pass Zones
Run Lanes
Pass Zones
Run Lanes
Depth Chart
Defensive Line
| # | Player | GS | GP | Tkl | TFL | Sack | PBU | INT | FF | FR | Blk | Havoc | YARP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | David BorchersDT · 6-3 · 311 lbs · JrCareer 9 GS · 9 GP | 9 | 9 | 34 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | +289 |
| 55 | Conner McDonaldDT · 6-1 · 248 lbs · SrCareer 32 GS · 34 GP | 9 | 9 | 44 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | +231 |
| 98 | Jake WalkerDE · 6-2 · 274 lbs · SrCareer 31 GS · 43 GP | 9 | 9 | 39 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14.0 | +220 |
| 92 | Sam WattsDE · 6-3 · 245 lbs · JrCareer 9 GS · 9 GP | 9 | 9 | 34 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 | +142 |
| 97 | Grant GrayDL · 6-1 · 242 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 8 GP | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | +106 |
| 94 | Aiden MaurerDL · 6-0 · 230 lbs · SrCareer 0 GS · 14 GP | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | -2 |
| 91 | Aiden RobersonDL · 6-1 · 220 lbs · SrCareer 0 GS · 7 GP | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | +12 |
| 93 | Brady PetersenDL · 6-1 · 240 lbs · SrCareer 0 GS · 9 GP | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | +28 |
Linebackers
| # | Player | GS | GP | Tkl | TFL | Sack | PBU | INT | FF | FR | Blk | Havoc | YARP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Adam LinkOLB · 5-10 · 185 lbs · SrCareer 24 GS · 31 GP | 9 | 9 | 30 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | +294 |
| 34 | Tyler GayerILB · 6-0 · 217 lbs · SrCareer 9 GS · 32 GP | 9 | 9 | 70 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | +263 |
| 22 | Pryce RochfordOLB · 5-10 · 208 lbs · SoCareer 9 GS · 14 GP | 9 | 9 | 56 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | +100 |
| 47 | Mason Van PeltLB · 5-11 · 189 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 8 GP | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | +127 |
| 49 | Seth MaddenLB · 6-0 · 215 lbs · SrCareer 0 GS · 10 GP | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | +31 |
| 42 | Pete LeboLB · 6-1 · 183 lbs · FrCareer 0 GS · 6 GP | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | +3 |
Defensive Backs
| # | Player | GS | GP | Tkl | TFL | Sack | PBU | INT | FF | FR | Blk | Havoc | YARP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason O'BoyeSAF · 6-3 · 187 lbs · SrCareer 20 GS · 27 GP | 9 | 9 | 38 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | +116 |
| 2 | Jack WilsonCB · 5-10 · 179 lbs · SrCareer 9 GS · 15 GP | 9 | 9 | 14 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | +11 |
| 15 | Sam RooseCB · 6-1 · 173 lbs · JrCareer 19 GS · 20 GP | 8 | 8 | 26 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | +193 |
| 29 | Topher BigalkSAF · 5-9 · 174 lbs · SrCareer 8 GS · 14 GP | 8 | 8 | 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | +59 |
| 7 | Ben WymerSAF · 5-9 · 182 lbs · SrCareer 1 GS · 12 GP | 1 | 6 | 16 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | +75 |
| 15 | Carter LavenderDB · 6-0 · 175 lbs · JrCareer 1 GS · 5 GP | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | -6 |
| 13 | Ryan DoyleDB · 5-10 · 178 lbs · SrCareer 0 GS · 21 GP | 0 | 8 | 20 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | +96 |
| 4 | Cam StephensDB · 5-10 · 160 lbs · JrCareer 0 GS · 13 GP | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | +138 |
| 14 | Owen RosenbergDB · 6-1 · 187 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 7 GP | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | +59 |
| 19 | Will AdamDB · 5-11 · 171 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 7 GP | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | +22 |
| 21 | Noah TheisDB · 6-0 · 166 lbs · SoCareer 0 GS · 4 GP | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | +61 |
Special Teams
Updated with data from games played through 11/07/2026
| Efficiency | Opponent-Adjusted | Unadjusted Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Punting TAYP | 37.5 (114) | 36.9 (142) |
| Opp. Punt TAYP | 29.3 (1) | 27.5 (1) |
| Kickoff TAYP | 54.0 (174) | 54.2 (152) |
| Opp. Kickoff TAYP | 55.7 (112) | 57.6 (174) |
| Opp Block Rate | 1.4% (100) | 0.0% (1) |
| Punt Block Rate | 5.9% (10) | 9.8% (5) |
| FGM Over Expected | -0.8 (199) | -0.8 (199) |
| FG% Over Expected | -25.1% (207) | -25.1% (207) |
| PAT% | 93% (62) | 95% (67) |
| Opp Kick Block Rate | 2.8% (35) | 1.7% (43) |
| PAT/FG Block Rate | 20.0% (4) | 21.7% (8) |
| Team Profile | |
|---|---|
| Punt Return Rate | 43% (33) |
| Kickoff Return Rate | 61% (180) |
Place Kicking
| # | Player | FG | FG% | Career Long | 40+ | PAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Jackson OthmerJr | 1-3 | 33% | 32 | 0-0 | 49-52 |
| 36 | Keegan WeberJr | 0-0 | - | — | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| 46 | Sam AdamsSo | 0-0 | - | — | 0-0 | 1-1 |
Kickoff
| # | Player | KO | Avg | Lands at | TB | TB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Jackson OthmerJr | 63 | 53.8 | Opp 11 | 6 | 10% |
| 36 | Keegan WeberJr | 2 | 50.0 | Opp 15 | 1 | 50% |
| 46 | Sam AdamsSo | 1 | 51.0 | Opp 14 | 0 | 0% |
Punt
| # | Player | Punts | Avg | In 20 | In 20% | TB | TB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Keegan WeberJr | 23 | 37.0 | 2 | 9% | 1 | 4% |
| 46 | Sam AdamsSo | 4 | 33.8 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 12 | Josh PapeshJr | 2 | 30.0 | 2 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
Kick Return
| # | Player | Ret | Yds | TD | AY/KR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Drew HobartFr · WR | 8 | 241 | 1 | 32.6 |
| 0 | Aidan SkodaSo · RB | 4 | 91 | 0 | 22.8 |
| 26 | Carson BrunsJr · RB | 4 | 54 | 0 | 13.5 |
| 5 | Dylan SwanstromSr · WR | 2 | 54 | 0 | 27.0 |
Punt Return
| # | Player | Ret | Yds | TD | AY/PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Dylan SwanstromSr · WR | 17 | 121 | 0 | 7.1 |
| 6 | Rayce HeitmanSo · WR | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3.7 |
| 27 | Dylan McCaulleySr · DB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 25 | Titan SchmittSo · WR | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 |