https://athletics.minnesota.edu en-us https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/sav_90681_1444069102.jpg https://athletics.minnesota.edu https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250922svtn74 It was homecoming for the M State Spartan football team on Saturday and they welcomed unbeaten North Dakota State College of Science to campus for a MCAC battle which the Wildcats won, 28-7. With the loss the Spartans go to 1-2 on the season. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250922svtn74 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20240926mzzl09 Jaden Leonard, cornerback for Minnesota State Community and Technical College, had four tackles and three interceptions to earn a Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Leonard scored a defensive touchdown for the Spartans in their first win of the season. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20240926mzzl09 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231122hii0yw M State has drafted former NFL player Bernard Holsey to serve as the new head coach of the Spartans Football team Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231122hii0yw https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231023eapy0n he college football season is over for M State as they Spartans lost to Central Lakes, 26-12 on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls. The Spartans end their season with a 4-4 record, while Central Lakes takes a 3-5 record to Rochester to face the top-seeded Yellowjackets next Sunday, October 29 in the semifinal round of the MCAC Playoffs. Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231023eapy0n https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231016dt42ub The M State football team won their final regular season home game on Saturday, defeating Minnesota West by the score of 28-0. Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231016dt42ub https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231009gtdomk Minnesota North-Mesabi Range overcame a 28-13 third quarter deficit by scoring 21 unanswered fourth quarter points on the way to a 34-28 victory over M State on Saturday afternoon, spoiling homecoming for the Spartans and their fans. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231009gtdomk https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231002v8vd1h Spartan quarterback KJ Cooper connected with wide receiver Marquan Tucker for 3 touchdowns on Saturday as M State posted a 32-29 road win over the Rochester Yellowjackets. Cooper completed 14-of-23 passes for 254 yards and Tucker hauled in 5 of those completions for 103 yards. Cooper also scored a touchdown on a 13 yard run. Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20231002v8vd1h https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20230919jgsfly The NDSCS Wildcats came to Fergus Falls on Saturday as the number two ranked football team in NJCAA Division III. The host Spartans were ranked third in the nation. Sat, 09 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20230919jgsfly https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20230919j99zh1 Rashad Madden ran for 91 yards on 11 carries and found the end zone 3 times on Saturday as the M State Spartans posted a 42-7 victory over Minnesota North-Vermilion in Ely. M State had 188 rushing yards and 246 passing yards on the day as they improved their season record to 2-1. Sat, 16 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20230919j99zh1 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20230907xd7hce Minnesota State Community and Technical College quarterback, KJ Cooper, earned one of the Offensive Player-of-the-Week awards. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20230907xd7hce https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20230907xh5r1p Keondre Hodges, Minnesota State Community and Technical College selected MCAC Defensive Player of the Week. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20230907xh5r1p https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20230903titilq Sophomore quarterback KJ Cooper threw for 403 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday in Brainerd, leading the M State football team to a 38-22 victory over Central Lakes. Cooper completed 25-of-37 passes on the day and Marquan Tucker (6 receptions, 191 yards) was on the receiving end of two of the TD passes. Sat, 02 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2023-24/releases/20230903titilq https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Austin_Jones_release New Spartan football coach will tackle dual role at M State Austin Jones to focus full-time on coaching, student athlete retention Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Austin_Jones_release https://athletics.minnesota.edu/links/M_State_Football_Team_Wins_Game-_Loses_Cooper_to_Injury Sun, 30 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/links/M_State_Football_Team_Wins_Game-_Loses_Cooper_to_Injury https://athletics.minnesota.edu/links/Top_Ranked_Spartan_Football_Team_to_Host_Rochester_on_Sunday Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/links/Top_Ranked_Spartan_Football_Team_to_Host_Rochester_on_Sunday https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Olson_Oil_Athlete_Of_The_Week_-_Rondarious_Gregory https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Olson_Oil_Athlete_Of_The_Week_-_Rondarious_Gregory https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Spartans_vs_Nassau_CC_-_Garden_City-_NY Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Spartans_vs_Nassau_CC_-_Garden_City-_NY https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Spartans_vs_Vermillion_CC_-_Ely-_MN Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Spartans_vs_Vermillion_CC_-_Ely-_MN https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Spartans_at_NDSCS_-_Wahpeton-_ND Sat, 10 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Spartans_at_NDSCS_-_Wahpeton-_ND https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Spartans_vs_Central_Lakes_College_-_Brainerd-_MN Sat, 03 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Spartans_vs_Central_Lakes_College_-_Brainerd-_MN https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Spartans_at_Dakota_State-_Madison-_SD Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2022-23/releases/Spartans_at_Dakota_State-_Madison-_SD https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211102k42m6i On Monday, the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) recognized 94 MCAC football student-athletes from the eight participating programs as members of the 2021 All-MCAC Team. These awards are sponsored by the U.S. Marines, and were selected by the head football coaches in the MCAC Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211102k42m6i https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211101i9nkgb The M State football team trailed 16-3 at the half on Sunday afternoon but played a nearly flawless second half to record a 19-16 victory over the previously unbeaten NDSCS Wildcats in Wahpeton. NDSCS was ranked second in the nation going into the game and boasted a 9-0 record. The win puts the Spartans at 6-4 as they prepare for the MCAC Championship game next Sunday at Concordia University in St. Paul. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211101i9nkgb https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211025ic1bfc Carsen McKnight’s 47 yard field goal as time expired lifted the M State football team to a 27-24 victory over Central Lakes on Saturday in Fergus Falls as the Spartans advance to the MCAC semifinals with the win. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211025ic1bfc https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211011i0wxxe Nate Hayden threw for 377 yards and completed touchdown passes to four different receivers on Saturday afternoon as the Spartans recorded a 38-28 victory over Mesabi Range. M State had 489 yards of total offense on the day. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20211011i0wxxe https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210927ixp1w6 The M State football team lost a heartbreaker on Saturday as Itasca kicker Marko Skarica booted a 30 yard field goal as time ran out to lift the Vikings to a 43-40 win over the Spartans in Fergus Falls. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210927ixp1w6 https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210920fzc4bo Rondarius Gregory ran for 161 yards and 2 TD’s, and caught 8 passes for 101 yards and another touchdown to lead M State to a 42-35 win over Vermilion on Saturday in Ely. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210920fzc4bo https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210913ic2xgc M State fell to North Dakota State College of Science 28-34 on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls. The loss was the first in 3 games for the Spartans. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210913ic2xgc https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210909gy8ygr Carsen McKnight earned DIII National Player of the Week. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210909gy8ygr https://athletics.minnesota.edu/sports/fball/2021-22/releases/20210902h7kg2o Two Spartans earned MCAC offensive and defensive player of the week awards for their outstanding performances while leading the Spartans to their first victory since 2018. 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