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The best thing he showed us Saturday was the ability to track and catch the football down the field, as he did on his 31-yard TD catch in the second quarter. "The big play right before the half, that was disappointing that we didnt go to the locker room down one score knowing we were going to get the ball," Schweigert said. The touchdown caps off a seven-play 75-yard drive that saw North Dakota State have three plays of 10 or more yards. For some, an undefeated record is a blessing. "It's a really special game to play SDSU in Frisco, but I'm going to be really pumped up for my boys down on the field, it's going to be a sweet atmosphere.". Dom Izzo is the Sports Director at WDAY-TV. With this game, McCutcheon is the Montana State new single-season receiving yard leader. pic.twitter.com/Jt9vsnclUs. North Dakota State leads Montana State 28-0 after two quarters of play. Luepke, a 245-pound fullback, had a career day for fourth-ranked North Dakota State (5-1, 4-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference). North Dakota State dominated the game with its rushing attack, jumping out to a 28-0 first half lead. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. "That really was the story today. ESPN2#FCSChampionship x @NDSUfootball pic.twitter.com/Vi9Mw5jNDF. Following high school, Luepke joined North Dakota State. A patient runner with good vision and burst for the cutback. But who comes after him? Its rare that quarterbacks from the D-II level get drafted, but we currently have a mid-round grade on Bagent and we know of a few NFL teams that have the same. Has good burst to and through the hole. Montana State missed a 43-yard field goal on its second drive. Being a primary punt returner at the college level could help his roster chances next year, but only if he proves to be truly dependable fielding it. NDSU: Hunter Luepke 55 yard run (Griffin Crosa kick), 14:10. Luepke finished his Bison career with 1,665 yards rushing, 24 rushing touchdowns and nine receiving TDs. The year began with Luepke receiving national attention with his three touchdown performance in the 2022 FCS Championship Game for the Bison in a 38-10 win. Kobe Johnson to the house! The Bobcats scored after a 12-play drive. He received his official Senior Bowl invite just a couple of days before the injury. Luepke ran right off the field after the play. Luepke had carried the momentum from last year's title game into this season. FARGO, N.D. (AP) Hunter Luepke barreled 55 yards for a touchdown less than a minute into the game and North Dakota State never trailed in a 34-13 defeat of North Dakota on Saturday in a clash of top-four teams in the FCS.. Luepke had missed all of North Dakota State's previous spring games with a shoulder injury, but on the fourth North Dakota State will receive the second half kick. I worked really hard this last summer to perfect my craft one detail at a time. (29%*), 30 5/8 The two North Dakota schools have met 114 times the tenth most-played rivalry in FCS football but Saturday was their first clash as members of the MVFC. NDSU Noland 5-13 127 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; Miller 3-6 13 yards. The biggest things that stood out Saturday were his twitchy movements during pre-game warmups and his improved play strength in the game. He missed a couple of months rehabbing that injury, missing the first couple of games of the spring He missed a couple of months rehabbing that injury, missing the first couple of games of the spring season in 2021. I talked to my wife Sadie and to my parents. Luepke scored again to start the second quarter, and once more just before halftime. The Fighting Hawks had allowed just over 85 yards on the ground per game heading in but even after NDSU lost Kobe Johnson midway through, the sophomore was part of an attack that ran for 316. Charlie Jones and Rashee Rice are just two 2023 NFL Draft prospects who've made themselves known nationally this year. Meanwhile, MSU quarterback Tommy Mellott left the game after the Bobcats first drive with an apparent leg injury. We really never had momentum and they kind of had that momentum," Schweigert said. North Dakota State scored the first points of the 2021 FCS Championship with an eight-yard touchdown run from fullback Hunter Luepke. Fullback Hunter Luepke announced on Twitter his decision as he heads off to the next chapter in his life. Solid receiver in the flat, capable of running through tackles on the edge to move the chains. Click or tap here for live stats. Underrated blocker. The Bison take over with good field position and 10:39 remaining in the half. FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - One of the brightest stars on the North Dakota State University football team has declared for the 2023 NFL draft. Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU | NFL Draft Scouting Report. Copyright 2019-2023. In between the roller coaster ride on the football field, Luepke married his fiance Sadie and graduated from NDSU with a degree in finance. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. 1 recruit in the 2019 class.]. Rushing: UND Otis Weah 13-129, Luke Skokna 9-24, Dalton Gee 1-6, Tommy Schuster 1-3. @NDSUfootball @seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/fHtbf6YLQk, "I sat down with that for a little bit. (13%*), 75 6/8 Luepke, who had been sidelined due to injury, took his first carry of the game 55 yards for a touchdown for the Bison, who ran for 320 yards in the game. 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Luepke crashed across from the 8 on North Dakota States ensuing possession, and Christian Watson hauled in a 63-yard pass from Noland and the Bison led 21-6 at halftime. ", Reach Tribune sports editor Dave Selvig at (701) 250-8246 or david.selvig@bismarcktribune.com. Copyright 2023 KVLY. Receiving: UND Belquist 3-39, Gee 3-27, Garett Maag 1-20, Jacob Richter 1-18, Marcus Preston 1-17, Chrysten Cochran 3-14, Weah 1-(-2). He carried the ball 28 times for 190 yards, scoring three touchdowns all career highs. Week 3 stats: 490 passing yards, three passing TDs, zero interceptions during a 26-23 overtime win over California (Pa.)Nagys take: A rule of thumb for most NFL organizations is that scouts need to see quarterbacks with draftable grades play in a live game exposure, and thats how we do it at the Senior Bowl as well. Trey Lance Trade Rumors: What Could San Francisco 49ers Get in Return? Hunter, Clemsons second-leading scorer at 14 points per game, has started all 18 games this season. Currently working with medical experts outside of the region. Please subscribe to keep reading. Breaking news. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. FRISCO, TEXAS - "Really eventful" is how North Dakota State fullback Hunter Luepke describes 2022. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. (He) added a boost," NDSU head coach Matt Entz said. 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An organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it. Week 3 stats: Two tackles, one pass breakup during a 45-17 win over Fresno StateNagys take: One portal transfer who seems to be taking to his new coaching staff is Mekhi Blackmon. Former Spencer High School football standout Hunter Luepke will not play for the remainder of this season for the North Dakota State football team. It's not certain if Luepke's NFL Draft status has taken a hit with him not being able to play. 2023 The Associated Press. On the other side, Montana State lost its quarterback Tommy Mellott on the first drive. One fantasy Hunter suffered a shoulder injury in a game against Southern Illinois last month. His playing speed is less than elite. Miles Sanders Injury Update Week 17: Knee Injury Could Cause Sanders To Miss Matchup Against the Saints. If he doesnt play, the Bison will lose a player who has been effective the last two games against UND. The Bison went almost exclusively to Luepke in the fourth quarter last year, a 16-10 NDSU win at the Alerus Center. Luepke won't threaten the top of the defense. However, the game was already out of reach. However, the Fighting Hawks did not score the rest of the game. Smith is a light-footed athlete who can create space for himself both before and after the catch, and his playmaking with the ball is something every NFL team is looking to add. If you want to know what NFL thinks about Shepherd QB Tyson Bagent (@tysbagent), multiple scouts texted us after we posted about him earlier this summer. The two-way player is a solid run blocker with great lower body strength, and his soft hands and ability to settle into spots in zone coverage are NFL caliber. It might not show up on paper, but we feel confident Smith can be an effective and versatile sub-downs player at the next level. The Tigers (15-3, 7-0 ACC) will try to stay unbeaten in league play at Wake Forest without point guard Chase Hunter, whos dealing with a foot injury, a team spokesperson confirmed to The Clemson Insider. which included a 55-yarder at the beginning of the game. On Montana State's first drive, quarterback Tommy Mellott suffered what appears to be a right ankle injury. HIGH SCHOOL: 2018 graduate of Spencer High North Dakota State racked up 456 yards of offense, including 316 rushing, to North Dakotas 304. Chris Harris with the hit on Luepke's left shoulder. Luepke returned against UND, running for three touchdowns in a Bison rout. In 2019 as a freshman Luepke saw action in 14 games for the Bison as he ran for just 40 yards on 5 attempts for an outstanding 8.0 yards per carry, with one TD, with one fumble. This is the same shoulder that Luepke had surgery on in the fall of 2020. 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(38%*), 75 6/8 "I try not to look back at anything too long and live in the moment, it's how I've always handled football, academics and life." He has another year of eligibility because of the COVID-19 waiver. North Dakota State fullback Hunter Luepke runs for a 55-yard touchdown during Saturday's game at the Fargodome. Luepke had missed all of North Dakota State's previous spring games with a shoulder injury, but on the fourth play from scrimmage he took a handoff from Zeb Noland, cut around the right side of the Bison line, split two defenders, fought off a would-be tackler at the 10 and, losing his balance, dove the final three yards into the end zone for a career-long run. Bagent made big throw after big throw in Shepherds win. He scored touchdowns in eight straight games, including three scores against Arizona when scouts from the Senior Bowl were in attendance. Records: North Dakota State 5-1; North Dakota 4-1. Luepke suffered an apparent shoulder injury in the first half last Saturday at Southern Illinois. He spent the second half standing on the sideline in a sling. Entz said Luepke is scheduled to get a second medical opinion this week. Trying to figure things out right now, Entz said. We miss the PAT there and lost a little momentum.". WebHunter Luepke. Taking care of the glass helped the Legacy Sabers pick up a big West Region victory. NDSU Hunter Luepke 28-190, Dominic Gonnella 12-84, Kobe Johnson 5-23, Cam Miller 3-9, Zeb Noland 2-6, Christian Watson 2-8, TK Marshall 1-0. Fullback Hunter Luepke announced on Twitter his decision as he heads off to the next chapter in his life. The Fighting Hawks picked off Noland late in the first quarter and scored on a long run of their own when Weah raced 74 yards for a TD, making the score 7-6 after the point-after kick was no good. 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