2025 Dakota Wesleyan Football News

Season
53 named 2025 fall scholar athletes for DWU Athletics
53 Tigers Named Fall 2025 NAIA Scholar-Athletes

DWU has 53 athletes awarded with NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2025 fall season.

Four of DWU Football's eight all-conference awards from the 2025 season
Seven Athletes Named 2025 GPAC Football All-Conference

The GPAC releases its 2025 All-Conference teams, which include seven DWU Football players taking home eight total distinctions.

A group of Tigers tackling a ball carrier
Football Falls to the Broncos in Final Contest of the Season

DWU Football was defeated by the Hastings Broncos 24-7 in the 2025 season finale.

2025 AFCA Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, Brad Pole
Former Head and Assistant Coach Brad Pole to Receive the AFCA’s 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award

Brad Pole, former DWU Football head coach, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 AFCA Outstanding Achievement Award.

Cole Holden running towards the end zone after catching a pass
Football Outpaced by Midland Warriors, Turnovers Play Major Factor

DWU Football was defeated by the Midland Warriors 45-7 in a GPAC matchup.

Action photos of Connor Drake, Cody Winslow, Kayleigh Hybertson, and Elizabeth Tyler all next to each other
Two Football & Two Volleyball Athletes Named GPAC Players of the Week

Connor Drake, Cody Winslow, Elizabeth Tyler, and Kayleigh Hybertson all took home GPAC weekly awards earlier this week.

Connor Drake pointing to the sky as he runs onto the field
Football Wins Dakota Railroad Rivalry With Walk-Off Touchdown Pass in Overtime

DWU Football defeated Mount Marty 44-41 in a rivalry GPAC matchup.

Jed Jenson releasing the football to a receiver downfield
Jed Jenson Named GPAC Offensive Player of the Week

Career highs in passing touchdowns and completion percentage earns Jenson conference weekly honors.

Sean DeBlieck, Steven Christion, and Lane Darrow celebrating in the end zone
Full Team Effort From Football Secures 33-14 Homecoming Win Over Waldorf

DWU Football defeated the Waldorf Warriors 33-14 on Homecoming in a GPAC contest.

Cole Holden looking towards the field as he lines up for a play
Football Outpaced by No. 4 Morningside in Home Contest

DWU Football fell to the Morningside Mustangs 49-17 in a GPAC matchup.

Jed Jenson dropping back and looking for an open receiver
Football Defeats Doane on the Road in Dominant Performance

DWU Football beat Doane 33-7 to win its first GPAC game of the season.

Steven Christion checking with the referee that he is eligible at the line of scrimmage
Possession Plays Crucial Role in Football Loss to Briar Cliff

DWU Football drops a road game to the Briar Cliff Chargers, 21-7.

Jed Jenson and Lane Darrow executing a handoff
Football Drops Contest to No. 15 Northwestern

DWU Football lost to the 15th-ranked Northwestern Red Raiders in GPAC competition.

A headshot of Landon Ruesink in front of two pictures of him competing in football and baseball
Landon Ruesink Named the NAIA's Male Recipient of the A. O. Duer Scholarship Award

Landon Ruesink, a dual-sport DWU student-athlete, has been named the recipient of the NAIA's A. O. Duer Award.

Jed Jenson throwing the football
Football Falls Just Short Against 21st-Ranked Concordia Bulldogs

DWU Football falls to the Concordia Bulldogs, 27-22, on the road in an evening GPAC contest.

Joe VanOverschelde, Landon Ruesink, and Grayson Hanson running off the field
Football Falls to Dordt in Opening GPAC Contest on the Road

DWU Football was defeated by Dordt, 7-66, in GPAC play down in Sioux Center.