THIS WEEK IN BLUE HAWK FOOTBALL
Saturday, Nov. 8 — 1:00 p.m. MT — Henry Biesiot Activities Center — Dickinson, N.D.
Dickinson State (3-6, 1-4 Frontier East) vs. #5 Montana Tech (9-0, 4-0 Frontier East)

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SEASON CONTINUES:
Dickinson State hosts #5 Montana Tech in a Frontier Conference East Division matchup Saturday afternoon. The Blue Hawks (3-6, 1-4 Frontier East) are looking to finish the campaign on a high note after earning their first conference win of the season last weekend, defeating Montana State-Northern 37–20. DSU dominated the second half, outscoring the Lights 28–6 behind a balanced offensive attack and a strong defensive effort. Quarterback Jace Friesz went 13-for-19 for 223 yards and three touchdowns, including scoring strikes to Jackson Simonson, Jackson Whicker, and Ty Dassinger. The Blue Hawks rushed for 261 yards, led by Simonson's 62 yards and a 44-yard touchdown run by Dawson Zuroff late in the fourth quarter. Defensively, DSU held MSUN to just 79 rushing yards and forced a safety in the first quarter. Chase Selle paced the unit with five tackles and a sack, while the defense tallied seven tackles for loss overall. Dickinson State controlled the clock for more than 36 minutes and totaled 484 yards of offense on 7.0 yards per play.
 
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: 25.2 | Scoring Defense: 27.2
• Total Offense: 352.4 | 3rd Down: 55-for-132 (41.7%)
• Red Zone: 24-for-35 (68.6%) | Turnover Margin: –4
• Last Game: W, 37–20 vs. Montana State-Northern
 
PROBABLE STARTERS:
Offense —
QB – #10 Marcus Sanders (Jr.) or #12 Jace Friesz (Sr.)
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 – #52 Dalton Tvedt (Jr.)
LB – #39 Nathaniel Jilek (Sr.)
CB – #25 Rustin Medenwald (So.) or #6 Dominique Carter (So.)
S – #4 Jack Hartman (Sr.)
S – #2 Ryan Racht (So.)
CB – #9 Chase Selle (So.)

Specialists —
K – #17 Quinn Kalpin
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 MATCHUP
vs Montana Tech — Dickinson State leads 11–6
Last: Dickinson State 35–28 win (Nov. 18, 2023 in Butte, Mont.)
Streak: W1
 
OPPONENT SNAPSHOT — Montana Tech:
Record: 9–0 | Head Coach: Kyle Samson (5th Season)
Last Game: W, 42–13 at Rocky Mountain (Nov. 1)
 
SOARING HAWKS:

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

2025 SEASON LEADERS:
Passing Yards: Marcus Sanders (Jr.), 1,695
Passing Touchdowns: Marcus Sanders (Jr.), 14
Rushing Yards: Jackson Simonson (Jr.), 337
Rushing Touchdowns: Jackson Simonson (Jr.), 3
Receiving Yards: Semaj Clark (Sr.), 613
Receiving Touchdowns: Semaj Clark (Sr.), 6
Total Offense: Marcus Sanders (Jr.), 1,610
All-Purpose Yards: Jackson Whicker (So.), 644
Punting Avg: Ty Nelson (So.), 34.6
Kick Return Yards: Jackson Whicker (So.), 233
Interceptions: Jack Hartman (Sr.), 5
Total Tackles: Nathaniel Jilek (Sr.), 43
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.