THIS WEEK IN BLUE HAWK FOOTBALL
Saturday, Oct. 11 — 1:00 p.m. MT — Henry Biesiot Activities Center — Dickinson, N.D.
Dakota State (3-2, 0-1 Frontier East) at Dickinson State (2-3, 0-1 Frontier East)

LIVE VIDEO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2RoSCLmMcw
LIVE STATS: dsubluehawks.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
RADIO: kdix.com
 
SEASON CONTINUES:
Dickinson State returns home looking to get back on track as it hosts Dakota State for Homecoming at the Henry Biesiot Activities Center. The Blue Hawks (2-3, 0-1 Frontier East) dropped a 34–32 triple-overtime heartbreaker at Mayville State last weekend despite a standout effort from running back Jackson Simonson, who totaled 163 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Jace Friesz threw for 186 yards and two scores, while Adrien Calderon added 51 receiving yards and a two-point conversion. On defense, Riley Waters and Shel Osborne led the way with nine tackles each, and Chase Selle recorded an interception. Dakota State (3-2, 0-1 Frontier East) enters the matchup looking to end a 14-game skid against the Blue Hawks.
 
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):
• Scoring Offense: 25.8 | Scoring Defense: 27.4
• Total Offense: 331.6 | 3rd Down: 28-for-84 (33%)
• Red Zone: 16-for-20 (80%) | Turnover Margin: –1
• Last Game: L, 34–32 (3OT) at Mayville State
 
PROBABLE STARTERS:
Offense —
QB – #10 Marcus Sanders (Jr.) or #2 Hudsen Grovom (So.)
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 – #74 Justin Vela (Sr.)
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 Chase Waters (So.)
DL – #53 Shel Osborne (Jr.)
LB – #42 Riley Waters (Sr.)
LB – #52 Dalton Tvedt (Jr.)
LB – #39 Nathaniel Jilek (Sr.)
CB – #6 Dominique Carter (So.)
S – #4 Jack Hartman (Sr.)
S – #2 Ryan Racht (So.)
S – #34 Jaymn Medlock (Jr.)
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 Dakota State — Dickinson State leads 27–2
Last: Dickinson State 38–7 win (Nov. 16, 2024 in Dickinson, N.D.)
Streak: W14
 
OPPONENT SNAPSHOT — Dakota State:
Record: 3–2 | Head Coach: Josh Anderson (17th Season)
Last Week: L, 49–21 vs Montana Tech
 
SOARING HAWKS:

• Jack Hartman (Sr., DB) – Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Week
   

2025 SEASON LEADERS:
Passing Yards: Marcus Sanders (Jr.), 628
Passing Touchdowns: Marcus Sanders (Jr.), 6
Rushing Yards: Jackson Simonson (Jr.), 189
Rushing Touchdowns: Two tied, 2 each
Receiving Yards: Semaj Clark (Sr.), 333
Receiving Touchdowns: Semaj Clark (Sr.), 4
Total Offense: Marcus Sanders (Jr.), 601
All-Purpose Yards: Jackson Simonson (Jr.), 294
Field Goal: Chase Miller (Jr.), 1-for-1 (Long: 27)
Punting Avg: Ty Nelson (So.), 36.7
Kick Return Yards: Jackson Whicker (So.), 161
Interceptions: Jack Hartman (Sr.), 4
Total Tackles: Three tied, 23.0
Sacks: Dylan Dahlgren (Jr.), 2.5
 
HEAD COACH — Pete Stanton (12th Season):
Coach Stanton is 97–31 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.