THE GAME AT A GLANCE

Sat., Sept. 20 (2:30 pm) vs. Concordia-St. Paul
Head Coach: Shannon Currier (75-115)
NSU vs. CSP All-Time Record: 11-8
Last Meeting: NSU 35, CSP 34 [2024]
 

FAN INFORMATION & GAME COVERAGE

Live Stats: nsuwolves.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
Live Video: nsicnetwork.com/nsuwolves/
Radio Broadcast: Fox Sports Aberdeen [98.5 FM · 1420 AM] radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KGIMAM
Tickets: vivenu.com/event/football-vs-concordia-st-paul-gypsy-days-g9zpg7
Game Notes: Northern State vs. Concordia-St. Paul
Fan Details:

• Join the Northern State coaching staff and student-athletes at Sideliners Luncheon, beginning at 12 p.m. from Buffalo Wild Wings, CLICK HERE for full details
• Saturday's Gypsy Days contest is sponsored by Dacotah Bank
• Fans are encouraged to wear maroon to the contest
• Northern State University, Wolves Athletics, and the NSU Foundation will host a number of events in celebration of the weekend; to view the full schedule CLICK HERE
• The Alumni Association will host a tailgate beginning at 12 p.m. in the premium lot
  • For full tailgating information and guidelines can be found on the Dacotah Bank Stadium home page HERE

 

GAME DAY SCHEDULE

9:00 AM	Tailgate Lots Open
11:00 AM	Tailgating Begins
	Buffalo Wild Wings Kids Zone Opens
12:00 PM	Wolves Walk through the Premier Lot
12:30 PM	Ticket Sales Begin & Gates Open (no re-entry)
	VIP Entrance and Kessler's Champions Club Room Opens
1:30 PM	Concessions and Apex Beverage Sales Open
2:00 PM	Tailgate Lots & Buffalo Wild Wings Kids Zone Close
2:30 PM	Northern State vs. Concordia-St. Paul

 

NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves head into the second week of NSIC play, following a 26-7 victory over Wayne State at home
• Northern is averaging 27.0 points, 117.5 yards rushing, 281.5 yards passing, and 399.0 yards of total offense per game this season; converting at rates of 48.2% on third down and 75.0% on fourth down
• Additionally, the defense has three interceptions and ten sacks through two contests
• Under center, the Wolves have a dual threat of Daniel Britt and Brock Bagozzi; Britt is averaging 165.0 yards per game with two touchdowns and a 58.3 pass completion percentage, while Bagozzi is averaging 116.5 yards per game with two touchdowns and a 55.2 pass completion percentage
• On the ground, Wyatt Block leads the team with 114 total yards rushing, followed by Britt with 67 yards and a touchdown
• Three members of the Wolves receiving core have over 100 yards this season led by Jacoby Boykins with 117 and a touchdown; DJ Smith and Zach Kraft follow with 107 and 100 yards respectively with Kraft notching a team best two touchdowns
• Jake Adams leads the team, the NSIC, and the nation with 37.0 total tackles, averaging 18.0 per game; he was named the NSIC Defensive Player of the Week following his 16 tackle, 1.0 sack, and one interception performance versus the Wildcats
• Gabe Gutierrez sits atop the team and the NSIC with 3.0 sacks this season for a total loss of 20 yards
• Jeremy Caruso got his first shot at a field goal last weekend, going 2-for-4 with a 38-yard long; he is averaging 61.3 yards per kickoff and is 6-for-6 in PATs

 

CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL STORYLINES

• Concordia-St. Paul enters the week 1-2 overall and 1-1 in the NSIC with a win over Minot State (27-21) and losses to Quincy (38-7) and Minnesota Duluth (61-7)
• CSP is averaging 13.7 points, 64.7 yards rushing, 211.0 yards passing, and 275.7 yards of total offense per game; converting at rates of 31.6% on third down and 12.5% on fourth down
• On the defensive side, the Golden Bears have two interceptions and three sacks thus far
• Lincoln Graf leads the offense with 457 total yards passing, four touchdowns, and a 68.3 pass completion percentage
• In the rushing game, Parkees Harris leads the team with 79 yards rushing and one touchdown
• Timothy Davis leads the receiving core with 258 total yards and one touchdown, averaging 23.5 yards per catch and 86.0 yards per game
• Troy Ellison is second on the team with 160 yards receiving and one touchdown
• The defense is led by Mike King and Ben Rehl with 25 and 22 tackles respectively this season, followed by Hudson Jean with 20
• Melikai Red has two sacks on the year, while Dilan Williamson and Garian Denson have each pulled in an interception
• The Golden Bears are led by head coach Shannon Currier in his 14th season at the helm

 

THE WOLVES AND GOLDEN BEARS HISTORY

• The 2024 contest went down to the wire with Wyatt Block notching a 2-yard rushing touchdown with 16 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game
• Jeremy Caruso sealed the win on the PAT
• Northern is 11-8 all-time against the Golden Bears and 3-1 in the Schmidt-era