THIS WEEK IN BLUE HAWK FOOTBALL
Saturday, Nov. 1 — 1:00 p.m. MT — Henry Biesiot Activities Center — Dickinson, N.D.
Dickinson State (2-6, 0-4 Frontier East) vs. Montana State-Northern (1-7, 0-3 Frontier East)
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SEASON CONTINUES:
Dickinson State returns home to host Montana State-Northern in a Frontier Conference East Division matchup Saturday afternoon. The Blue Hawks (2-6, 0-4 Frontier East) are looking to snap a six-game losing streak after falling 29–21 at Valley City State last weekend. DSU held a 21–20 lead late in the third quarter following
Marcus Sanders' second touchdown pass to tight end
Gage Gilbert, but the Vikings closed the game with nine unanswered points. Sanders finished 35-of-51 for 319 yards and two touchdowns, both to Gilbert, who caught 10 passes for 109 yards.
Ty Dassinger added a rushing touchdown in the second quarter, and
Semaj Clark hauled in six receptions for 63 yards. Defensively,
Dylan Dahlgren led the Blue Hawks with seven tackles and a sack, while
Nathaniel Jilek grabbed an interception early in the fourth quarter. Despite outgaining the Vikings 376–354 in total offense, DSU converted just 3-of-12 third downs and was held scoreless in the final quarter.
100 YEARS OF BLUE HAWK FOOTBALL:
Dickinson State University continues its celebration of a century of Blue Hawk Football during Homecoming weekend. Established in 1925, the program has built a proud legacy defined by toughness, tradition, and community — capturing 32 conference championships and over 500 all-time wins across 100 seasons. From Harry Wienbergen's first title in 1951 to the dynasties led by Hank Biesiot and
Pete Stanton, DSU's century-long story reflects generations of student-athletes and coaches who have shaped the Blue Hawk identity. Saturday's game marks another chapter in that historic journey as Dickinson State honors 100 years of pride, tradition, and brotherhood.
BLUE HAWKS (2025 to date):
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Scoring Offense: 23.8 |
Scoring Defense: 28.1
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Total Offense: 336.0 |
3rd Down: 50-for-122 (41.0%)
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Red Zone: 23-for-31 (74.2%) |
Turnover Margin: –3
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Last Game: L, 29–21 at Valley City State
PROBABLE STARTERS:
Offense —
QB – #10
Marcus Sanders (Jr.)
RB – #21
Jackson Simonson (Jr.)
TE – #15
Gage Gilbert (So.)
LT – #63
Landen Thompson (Fr.)
LG – #66
Adam Symonds (Jr.)
C – #56
Carson Lunak (Sr.)
RG – #65
Grant Kees (So.)
RT – #67
Trey Swanson (So.)
WR – #8
Semaj Clark (Sr.)
WR – #6
Adrien Calderon (So.)
WR – #14
Cale Gundlach (Jr.)
Defense —
DL – #40
Dylan Dahlgren (Jr.)
DL – #50
Wyatt Anderson (Sr.)
DL – #57
Chace Waters (So.)
DL – #53
Shel Osborne (Jr.)
LB – #42
Riley Waters (Sr.)
LB – #48
Johnnie McClusky Jr. (Jr.)
LB – #39
Nathaniel Jilek (Sr.)
CB – #25
Rustin Medenwald (So.)
S – #4
Jack Hartman (Sr.)
S – #2
Ryan Racht (So.)
CB – #9
Chase Selle (So.)
Specialists —
K – #7
Ty Nelson (So.)
P – #7
Ty Nelson (So.)
KR – #3
Jackson Whicker (So.), #6
Adrien Calderon (So.)
PR – #14
Cale Gundlach (Jr.)
LS – #2
Ryan Racht (So.)
Holder – #14
Cale Gundlach (Jr.)
THE SERIES
vs Montana State-Northern — Dickinson State leads 9–8
Last: Dickinson State 33–16 win (Sept. 13, 2025 in Havre, Mont.)
Streak: W2
OPPONENT SNAPSHOT — Montana State-Northern:
Record: 1–7 |
Head Coach: Jerome Souers (4th Season)
Last Game: L, 35–21 vs. Rocky Mountain (Oct. 25)
SOARING HAWKS:
2025 SEASON LEADERS:
Passing Yards: Marcus Sanders (Jr.), 1,695
Passing Touchdowns: Marcus Sanders (Jr.), 14
Rushing Yards: Jackson Simonson (Jr.), 275
Rushing Touchdowns: Jackson Simonson (Jr.), 3
Receiving Yards: Semaj Clark (Sr.), 602
Receiving Touchdowns: Semaj Clark (Sr.), 6
Total Offense: Marcus Sanders (Jr.), 1,605
All-Purpose Yards: Semaj Clark (Sr.), 609
Punting Avg: Ty Nelson (So.), 36.5
Kick Return Yards: Jackson Whicker (So.), 219
Interceptions: Jack Hartman (Sr.), 5
Total Tackles: Nathaniel Jilek (Sr.), 42
Sacks: Dylan Dahlgren (Jr.), 4.5
HEAD COACH — Pete Stanton (12th Season):
Coach Stanton is 97–35 overall at DSU, leading the program to 10 straight NSAA titles and 11 consecutive NAIA playoff appearances. A DSU Hall of Famer, Stanton emphasizes physicality, consistency, and a strong defensive identity. Under his leadership, DSU has earned back-to-back playoff wins in 2023 and 2024 and produced 22 NAIA All-Americans.
