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  • Running Back RB 6'1" 235 lbs
    R-Sr. Tucson, Ariz. Pusch Ridge Academy
    Redshirt Senior Tucson, Ariz. Pusch Ridge Academy
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 160 lbs
    So. San Leandro, Calif. San Leandro HS
    Sophomore San Leandro, Calif. San Leandro HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    So. Oakley, Calif. Liberty HS
    Sophomore Oakley, Calif. Liberty HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs
    R-Sr. Holt, Mich. Holt HS Laney College
    Redshirt Senior Holt, Mich. Holt HS Laney College
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Sr. Stanwood, Wash. Lakewood HS
    Senior Stanwood, Wash. Lakewood HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 230 lbs
    R-Jr. Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo HS
    Redshirt Junior Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Sr. Escondido, Calif. San Pasqual HS Grossmont CC/Palomar College/Moorpark College
    Senior Escondido, Calif. San Pasqual HS Grossmont CC/Palomar College/Moorpark College
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 195 lbs
    So. Winter Haven, Fla. Davenport HS
    Sophomore Winter Haven, Fla. Davenport HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 205 lbs
    Jr. Cairo, Ga. Cairo HS Georgia Southern
    Junior Cairo, Ga. Cairo HS Georgia Southern
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Fr. Stockton, Calif. Lodi HS
    Freshman Stockton, Calif. Lodi HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Yuma, Ariz. Gila Ridge HS
    Redshirt Junior Yuma, Ariz. Gila Ridge HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
    Redshirt Freshman Minot, N.D. Minot HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    R-Fr. Sacramento, Calif. Jesuit HS Wyoming
    Redshirt Freshman Sacramento, Calif. Jesuit HS Wyoming
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 200 lbs
    Jr. Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
    Junior Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 170 lbs
    Jr. Punta Gorda, Fla. Charlotte HS Virginia University of Lynchburg
    Junior Punta Gorda, Fla. Charlotte HS Virginia University of Lynchburg
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 240 lbs
    Jr. Miami, Fla. MTI Prep Penn West Edinboro
    Junior Miami, Fla. MTI Prep Penn West Edinboro
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
    Redshirt Junior Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 170 lbs
    Sr. Minneapolis, Minn. Champlin Park HS North Dakota State College of Science
    Senior Minneapolis, Minn. Champlin Park HS North Dakota State College of Science
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. Fletcher HS
    Redshirt Freshman Jacksonville, Fla. Fletcher HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 220 lbs
    Jr. Cape Coral, Fla. Ida S. Baker HS Penn West Edinboro
    Junior Cape Coral, Fla. Ida S. Baker HS Penn West Edinboro
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 240 lbs
    Sr. Raleigh, NC Green Hope HS Bakersfield JC / Arkansas State
    Senior Raleigh, NC Green Hope HS Bakersfield JC / Arkansas State
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 180 lbs
    So. Honolulu, Hawaii James Campbell HS
    Sophomore Honolulu, Hawaii James Campbell HS
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 190 lbs
    R-Jr. Castle Rock, Colo. Douglas County HS
    Redshirt Junior Castle Rock, Colo. Douglas County HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Uintah, Utah Uintah HS
    Redshirt Freshman Uintah, Utah Uintah HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 235 lbs
    Jr. Fairfield, Calif. Vacaville HS
    Junior Fairfield, Calif. Vacaville HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    So. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
    Sophomore Minot, N.D. Minot HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Crookston, Minn. Crookston HS
    Redshirt Freshman Crookston, Minn. Crookston HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Shakopee, Minn. Shakopee HS
    Redshirt Freshman Shakopee, Minn. Shakopee HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Jr. Quartz Hill, Calif. La Pierce HS New Mexico Highlands
    Junior Quartz Hill, Calif. La Pierce HS New Mexico Highlands
  • Defensive Back DB 6'4" 170 lbs
    So. Las Vegas, Nev. Ed W. Clark HS
    Sophomore Las Vegas, Nev. Ed W. Clark HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Somerset HS
    Redshirt Freshman Las Vegas, Nev. Somerset HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 195 lbs
    R-Fr. Tonganoxie, Kan. Tonganoxie HS
    Redshirt Freshman Tonganoxie, Kan. Tonganoxie HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs
    So. Miwaukee, Wis. Whitefish Bay HS Western Kentucky
    Sophomore Miwaukee, Wis. Whitefish Bay HS Western Kentucky
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    So. Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
    Sophomore Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 220 lbs
    So. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
    Sophomore Minot, N.D. Minot HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 190 lbs
    So. Archer, Fla. Wiliston HS
    Sophomore Archer, Fla. Wiliston HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 225 lbs
    R-Jr. Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
    Redshirt Junior Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 230 lbs
    R-Jr. Mesa, Ariz. Mesa HS
    Redshirt Junior Mesa, Ariz. Mesa HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Fargo, N.D. South HS
    Freshman Fargo, N.D. South HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 240 lbs
    R-Jr. Logandale, Nev. Moapa Valley HS
    Redshirt Junior Logandale, Nev. Moapa Valley HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    So. Auburn, Wash. Kentwood HS
    Sophomore Auburn, Wash. Kentwood HS
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'0" 185 lbs
    So. Plano, Texas East HS Southwest Oklahoma State
    Sophomore Plano, Texas East HS Southwest Oklahoma State
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 202 lbs
    So. Las Vegas, Nev. Silverado HS
    Sophomore Las Vegas, Nev. Silverado HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 230 lbs
    R-Fr. Medford, Ore. South Medford HS
    Redshirt Freshman Medford, Ore. South Medford HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 230 lbs
    Jr. Minot, N.D. Bishop Ryan HS
    Junior Minot, N.D. Bishop Ryan HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Rainier, Wash. Yelm HS
    Redshirt Freshman Rainier, Wash. Yelm HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 315 lbs
    So. La Verkin, Utah Hurricane HS
    Sophomore La Verkin, Utah Hurricane HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 285 lbs
    R-Fr. Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
    Redshirt Freshman Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 280 lbs
    Jr. Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
    Junior Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 270 lbs
    R-Fr. Raleigh, N.C. Athens Drive HS
    Redshirt Freshman Raleigh, N.C. Athens Drive HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 300 lbs
    Sr. Mesa, Ariz. Red Mountain HS
    Senior Mesa, Ariz. Red Mountain HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 270 lbs
    R-Fr. Godley, Texas Godley HS
    Redshirt Freshman Godley, Texas Godley HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 285 lbs
    R-Fr. Milcreek, Utah Highland HS
    Redshirt Freshman Milcreek, Utah Highland HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 260 lbs
    R-Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
    Redshirt Freshman Minot, N.D. Minot HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 340 lbs
    So. Commerce, Ga. East Jackson Comprehensive HS
    Sophomore Commerce, Ga. East Jackson Comprehensive HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 350 lbs
    R-So. Ekeby, Sweden Helsingborg Jaguars
    Redshirt Sophomore Ekeby, Sweden Helsingborg Jaguars
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 280 lbs
    R-Fr. Waianae, Hawaii Mililani HS
    Redshirt Freshman Waianae, Hawaii Mililani HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Grand Forks, N.D. Red River HS
    Redshirt Freshman Grand Forks, N.D. Red River HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    Jr. Gilbert, Ariz. American Leadership Academy
    Junior Gilbert, Ariz. American Leadership Academy
  • Long Snapper LS 6'3" 240 lbs
    So. Chaska, Minn. Chaska HS
    Sophomore Chaska, Minn. Chaska HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 255 lbs
    R-Fr. Parker, Colo. Legend HS
    Redshirt Freshman Parker, Colo. Legend HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Coral Springs, Fla. Davies Western HS
    Redshirt Freshman Coral Springs, Fla. Davies Western HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 250 lbs
    Sr. Weiser, Idaho Weiser HS Eastern Oregon/Southern Arkansas
    Senior Weiser, Idaho Weiser HS Eastern Oregon/Southern Arkansas
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 250 lbs
    So. Lodi, Calif. Tokay HS
    Sophomore Lodi, Calif. Tokay HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 250 lbs
    R-Fr. Davenport, Fla. Davenport HS
    Redshirt Freshman Davenport, Fla. Davenport HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 250 lbs
    So. Aiea, Hawaii Aiea HS Navy Prep
    Sophomore Aiea, Hawaii Aiea HS Navy Prep
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 265 lbs
    So. Green Cove Springs, Fla. Clay HS
    Sophomore Green Cove Springs, Fla. Clay HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 280 lbs
    Sr. Long Grove, Ill. IMG Academy Murray State/Indiana
    Senior Long Grove, Ill. IMG Academy Murray State/Indiana
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 240 lbs
    Sr. Bothell, Wash. Bothell HS Washington State/Eastern Washington
    Senior Bothell, Wash. Bothell HS Washington State/Eastern Washington
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 195 lbs
    Jr. Oakland, Calif.
    Junior Oakland, Calif.

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Ian Shields

  • Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach / Community Service Coordinator

    Tom Simi

  • Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers

    Jake Rothschiller

  • Slot Backs Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Recruiting Coordinator

    Mike Famiglietti

  • Defensive Line Coach / Football Facilities Coordinator / Video Coordinator

    Darryl McBride

  • Wide Receivers Coach / Tight Ends Coach

    Skyler Cavanaugh

  • Defensive Assistant Coach

    Cameron Wierson

  • Defensive GA / Cornerbacks Coach

    Jeremiah Johnson

  • Assistant Coach

    Tommy Langford

  • Graduate Assistant Coach

    Damon Darling

  • Student Assistant

    Logan Dean

  • Student Assistant

    Travis Wennerholm

2025 Football Roster
# Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Year Hometown High School Previous School
0 Evan Lovett RB 6-1 235 R-Sr. Tucson, Ariz. Pusch Ridge Academy
5 Devan Daniels RB 5-9 160 So. San Leandro, Calif. San Leandro HS
6 Deuce Carr DB 5-10 180 So. Oakley, Calif. Liberty HS
7 Noah Iosefa LB 6-2 230 R-Sr. Holt, Mich. Holt HS Laney College
8 Carson Chrisman QB 6-0 190 Sr. Stanwood, Wash. Lakewood HS
9 Cody Grossinger DL 6-2 230 R-Jr. Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo HS
10 Trevor Jungman QB 6-0 190 Sr. Escondido, Calif. San Pasqual HS Grossmont CC/Palomar College/Moorpark College
11 Aiden George QB 6-0 195 So. Winter Haven, Fla. Davenport HS
12 Kevin Speed DB 6-2 205 Jr. Cairo, Ga. Cairo HS Georgia Southern
13 Matt Shinn QB 6-0 190 Fr. Stockton, Calif. Lodi HS
14 Jonathan Noriega WR 6-0 205 R-Jr. Yuma, Ariz. Gila Ridge HS
15 Tyson Ruzicka RB 5-9 180 R-Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
17 Garrett McGriff DB 6-0 195 R-Fr. Sacramento, Calif. Jesuit HS Wyoming
20 Conner Raetzman LB 5-11 200 Jr. Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
21 Brayan Augustin DB 5-9 170 Jr. Punta Gorda, Fla. Charlotte HS Virginia University of Lynchburg
22 Zach Malpica DE 6-3 240 Jr. Miami, Fla. MTI Prep Penn West Edinboro
24 Cody Raetzman DB 6-0 180 R-Jr. Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
25 Will Dampier DB 5-10 170 Sr. Minneapolis, Minn. Champlin Park HS North Dakota State College of Science
26 Dre Harold RB 5-11 200 R-Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. Fletcher HS
28 Wilfredo Diaz DB 5-11 220 Jr. Cape Coral, Fla. Ida S. Baker HS Penn West Edinboro
30 Jalen Corprew LB 6-2 240 Sr. Raleigh, NC Green Hope HS Bakersfield JC / Arkansas State
31 Nalu Cordeiro DB 6-1 180 So. Honolulu, Hawaii James Campbell HS
32 Tyler Stonebraker RB 5-8 190 R-Jr. Castle Rock, Colo. Douglas County HS
32 Jedidiah Vandewark DB 5-9 175 R-Fr. Uintah, Utah Uintah HS
33 Blake Espino RB 5-11 235 Jr. Fairfield, Calif. Vacaville HS
34 Camden Backman RB 5-10 190 So. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
34 Carter Coauette DB 6-0 180 R-Fr. Crookston, Minn. Crookston HS
36 Ben Holte RB 5-10 190 R-Fr. Shakopee, Minn. Shakopee HS
37 LaRon White DB 6-0 190 Jr. Quartz Hill, Calif. La Pierce HS New Mexico Highlands
38 Marquise Hill DB 6-4 170 So. Las Vegas, Nev. Ed W. Clark HS
38 Malachi Johnson RB 5-11 180 R-Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Somerset HS
39 Colton Brusven RB 5-9 195 R-Fr. Tonganoxie, Kan. Tonganoxie HS
40 Reid Jamerson LB 6-2 230 So. Miwaukee, Wis. Whitefish Bay HS Western Kentucky
41 Justus Williams DB 6-0 180 So. Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
42 Tyler Johnson TE 6-2 220 So. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
43 Jace McDonald DB 5-10 190 So. Archer, Fla. Wiliston HS
44 Sam Buckhanan RB 5-11 225 R-Jr. Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
45 Zeth Nastal LB 6-0 230 R-Jr. Mesa, Ariz. Mesa HS
46 Cole Kegbeh DL 6-2 210 Fr. Fargo, N.D. South HS
47 Justin Proffitt TE 6-4 240 R-Jr. Logandale, Nev. Moapa Valley HS
47 Jabez Tuaoa LB 6-1 220 So. Auburn, Wash. Kentwood HS
48 Brandon McCary K/P 6-0 185 So. Plano, Texas East HS Southwest Oklahoma State
49 Marcus Council LB 6-0 202 So. Las Vegas, Nev. Silverado HS
51 Giovanni Livingston DL 6-2 230 R-Fr. Medford, Ore. South Medford HS
52 Josh Will DL 6-1 230 Jr. Minot, N.D. Bishop Ryan HS
53 Onyx Carter LB 6-2 210 R-Fr. Rainier, Wash. Yelm HS
59 Mahonri Tonumaipea OL 6-0 315 So. La Verkin, Utah Hurricane HS
60 Ace Perez OL 6-2 285 R-Fr. Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
62 Aidan Shumate OL 6-2 280 Jr. Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
63 Ethan Graham OL 6-3 270 R-Fr. Raleigh, N.C. Athens Drive HS
64 Max Bray OL 6-4 300 Sr. Mesa, Ariz. Red Mountain HS
71 Ryan Gambino OL 6-2 270 R-Fr. Godley, Texas Godley HS
72 Lukaas Bloxham OL 6-1 285 R-Fr. Milcreek, Utah Highland HS
74 Teagen Nicholes OL 6-0 260 R-Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
75 Jamal Neal OL 6-3 340 So. Commerce, Ga. East Jackson Comprehensive HS
77 Peter Olsson OL 6-2 350 R-So. Ekeby, Sweden Helsingborg Jaguars
79 Ben Mailo OL 6-1 280 R-Fr. Waianae, Hawaii Mililani HS
80 Hayden Hong WR 6-0 180 R-Fr. Grand Forks, N.D. Red River HS
85 Johnny Bellino WR 5-11 190 Jr. Gilbert, Ariz. American Leadership Academy
86 Caleb Schmidt LS 6-3 240 So. Chaska, Minn. Chaska HS
87 Cruz Garcia OL 6-2 255 R-Fr. Parker, Colo. Legend HS
88 Trevor Catronio WR 6-0 200 R-Fr. Coral Springs, Fla. Davies Western HS
90 Beau Shields DL 6-0 250 Sr. Weiser, Idaho Weiser HS Eastern Oregon/Southern Arkansas
91 John Dillon TE 6-6 250 So. Lodi, Calif. Tokay HS
92 Garvins Alcenat DL 6-0 250 R-Fr. Davenport, Fla. Davenport HS
94 Logan Rouse DL 6-4 250 So. Aiea, Hawaii Aiea HS Navy Prep
95 Blake Thompson DL 6-1 265 So. Green Cove Springs, Fla. Clay HS
96 Julian Kameristy DL 6-2 280 Sr. Long Grove, Ill. IMG Academy Murray State/Indiana
99 Gabe Johnson DL 6-3 240 Sr. Bothell, Wash. Bothell HS Washington State/Eastern Washington
Damarrius Hammonds DB 6-1 195 Jr. Oakland, Calif.

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
7Isaiah Griffin, Isaiah, Griffin, /23 MSU Football Photo Day Headshots 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Ian Shields Head Coach
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Tom Simi Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach / Community Service Coordinator
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Jake Rothschiller Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Mike Famiglietti Slot Backs Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Recruiting Coordinator
7Isaiah Griffin, Isaiah, Griffin, /23 MSU Football Photo Day Headshots 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Darryl McBride Defensive Line Coach / Football Facilities Coordinator / Video Coordinator
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Skyler Cavanaugh Wide Receivers Coach / Tight Ends Coach
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Cameron Wierson Defensive Assistant Coach
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Jeremiah Johnson Defensive GA / Cornerbacks Coach
Tommy Langford Tommy Langford Assistant Coach
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Damon Darling Graduate Assistant Coach
Logan Dean Logan Dean Student Assistant
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Travis Wennerholm Student Assistant

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff