Luepke won't threaten the top of the defense. North Dakota State senior fullback Hunter Luepke is unlikely to go against the University of North Dakota, a word used by Bison head coach Matt Entz on Monday. 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. 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. "All three phases played at a high level today," Entz said. For interesting feedback and information on senior NFL draft prospects throughout the year,follow Jim on Twitter. North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller found Josh Babicz on a play-action pass for the first score of the second half. "That was a huge swing in the game.". 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. The Pelicans lost these teams' first meeting with an injury-depleted roster. All the while, he was bolstering his resume to play in the National Football League. Theres usually only one or two true fullbacks drafted each year and Luepke is a good bet to have his name called next April. 2023 The Associated Press. He carried the ball 28 times for 190 yards, scoring three touchdowns all career highs. Luepke crashed across from the 8 on North Dakota State's ensuing possession, and Christian Watson hauled in a 63-yard pass from Noland and the Bison led 21-6 at halftime. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Longest-serving North Dakota Supreme Court justice recovering from surgery; retirement party postponed, Feds OK new name for western North Dakota community with Native slur in name, Bismarck woman dies in Highway 1806 crash, Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse in Bismarck closes after nearly 30 years; bar was last of 4 in Dakotas, Bismarck police lieutenant suspended after DUI refusal conviction, Pizza Hut is bringing back a fan favorite from the '90s, Bismarck woman sentenced in shoplifting incident involving gun, Authorities ID Dickinson woman killed in crash, Former State Crime Lab director calls firing a 'witch hunt'; Wrigley cites performance issues, Former Bismarck mayor targets property taxes, utility bills; Schmitz says proposal would damage city, Mandan has new business leader and spokeswoman, No. Passing: UND Schuster 13-26 143 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. I've been hit quite a bit this season, and I could tell right a way something was up. After Zeb Noland connected for a 20-yard connection to Christian Watson on third down, Luepke took the next carry 55 yards for a touchdown. What a catch by Lance McCutcheon for the @MSUBobcats_FB TD! For others, it's a curse. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Tommy Schuster was 13-for-26 passing for 143 yards with a touchdown for second-ranked North Dakota (4-1, 4-1). The Big 12 in men's hoops just got really interesting, The top 20 players in college softball, LSU leads preseason top 25 baseball rankings, Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. 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. This is likely the play that standout fullback Hunter Luepke hurt his shoulder on. 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. Hunter Luepke player profile featuring advanced stats, metrics & analytics: 40 time, burst, agility, SPARQ, hand size and comparable players Hunter Luepke Injury History. I was trying to see if I was able to play again. The PFN Draft Preview series takes a look into the potential 2023 NFL Draft prospects set to hit the field for FCS programs this season. He found the endzone earlier this season against South Dakota State, but now will be forced to watch his final collegiate game from the sidelines. North Dakota State scored the first points of the 2021 FCS Championship with an eight-yard touchdown run from fullback Hunter Luepke. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Flexible enough to catch passes thrown behind him. "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 6-foot-1, 245-pound Luepke had touchdown runs of 8 yards in the second quarter and 5 yards in the third. The @seniorbowl is looking live at @SURamsFootball vs. @VulcanFootball. 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. "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." Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. ESPN2#FCSChampionship x @NDSUfootball pic.twitter.com/aIA5IWswPj. 1 Patriots hold off Legacy, remain unbeaten, Kinnebrew powers No. The Bison travel to Vermillion, South Dakota, to face USD (1-3). He fumbled a punt late in the game that could have been disastrous, but he scrambled and recovered it. Montana State quarterback Tucker Rovig's pass was intercepted by North Dakota State's Dawson Weber at the Montana State 43-yard line. "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.". Please subscribe to keep reading. The Shrine Bowl is taking notice as well. Luepke left the game and didn't return. Ordinarily sized, hard-nosed, intriguing 4 tool offensive weapon who screams football player. 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 FARGO, ND (KVRR) In his first game back from injury, Hunter Luepke is the latest Missouri Valley Offensive Player of the Week after exploding for 195 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns in the Herds win over U.N.D. ESPN2#FCSChampionship x @NDSUfootball pic.twitter.com/Vi9Mw5jNDF. Bison kicker Jake Reinholz made the kick from 37-yards out. His playing speed is less than elite. 2023 NFL Draft Shrine Bowl prospect roundup: Rashee Rice, Charlie Jones rising, 2023 NFL Draft Sleepers: Jalen McMillan highlights a stacked Washington WR group, Top FCS 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by Tucker Kraft, Xavier Gipson. There were a few Bulldogs, namely top overall pick Travon Walker, who were criticized last year for lack of sack production and the same could happen with Smith, which is why we think he could hugely benefit from just cutting it loose during Senior Bowl OL/DL one-on-one pass rush drills. 2023 NFL Draft Shrine Bowl prospect roundup: Rashee Rice, Charlie Jones rising. I don't think I was touched until the 5 yard line.". Checkout the FEET here on @ainias_smith.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/fsGQWgNEmd, Week 3 stats: Three tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup, one quarterback hurry during a 48-7 win over South CarolinaNagys take: Theres a lot to like physically about Nolan Smith, a projected Day 1 or Day 2 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft; we came away from Saturday really liking his instincts as well. It was an all around really good game today.". The first big upset of the Class A girls basketball season came when Legacy took down top-ranked Minot. We thought it was the best thing for me to move on with my athletic career. He has another year of eligibility because of the COVID-19 waiver. Former Spencer High School football standout Hunter Luepke will not play for the remainder of this season for the North Dakota State football team. Week 3 stats: 180 scrimmage yards (115 rushing, 65 receiving), three TDs during a 31-28 loss to ArizonaNagys take: Our scout in Tucson felt like Hunter Luepke was the best player on the field for either team. Fantasy Football Sleepers Divisional Round: Elijah Mitchell, Isiah Pacheco, Michael Gallup, and More, Aaron Rodgers Contract Details, Salary Cap Impact, Bonuses, and Net Worth, Trey Dean III, S, Florida | NFL Draft Scouting Report. I'm just trying to push as hard as I can to get a Pro Day in to show more of my athletic ability. Babicz was wide open on the 35-yard touchdown thanks to the misdirection from the run-heavy attack., A little misdirection sends Josh Babicz into the end zone! While Mellott finished the drive, he was seen limping on the field and in between plays. Big injury update: NDSU head coach Matt Entz said that he does not expect FB Hunter Luepke, the teams leading rusher and NFL hopeful who missed their last game with a The Bison completed just eight passes in the game, but one went for 63 yards from Noland to Watson for a touchdown 66 seconds before halftime. He carried the ball 28 times for 190 yards, scoring three touchdowns all career highs. Limited Ads. HIGH SCHOOL: 2018 graduate of Spencer High You can cancel at any time. That means no Senior Bowl. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Montana State missed a 43-yard field goal on its second drive. Mellott's backup, Tucker Rovig, has just 89 yards of total offense in the first half. Big injury update: NDSU head coach Matt Entz said that he does not expect FB Hunter Luepke, the teams leading rusher and NFL hopeful who missed their last game with a shoulder injury, to be available on Saturday. On Montana State's first drive, quarterback Tommy Mellott suffered what appears to be a right ankle injury. At a minimum, we think hell be a core special teams player as a pro. Meanwhile, MSU quarterback Tommy Mellott left the game after the Bobcats first drive with an apparent leg injury. 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. Draft. Luepke wont run past defenders like Luepke did at the college level. The Bison get on the board first with the big TD run! I was rehabbing it hard and trying to make my shoulder as strong as possible. Every NFL team is looking for the next Deebo and, though were not comping @AggieFootball weapon Ainias Smith to 2019 Senior Bowler turned 49ers Pro Bowler, he does offer similar WR/RB (wide back) & RS flex. 4 WR, Kevin Coleman After landing yet another top Luepke crashed across from the 8 on North Dakota State's ensuing possession, and Christian Watson hauled in a 63-yard pass from Noland and the Bison led 21-6 at halftime. Click or tap here for complete stats from the game| Shop North Dakota State championship gear. FARGO, ND (KVRR) In his first game back from injury, Hunter Luepke is the latest Missouri Valley Offensive Player of the Week after exploding for 195 rushing yards and 3 The score followed two key third down conversions, the first on a 14-yard scramble from quarterback Cam Miller and the second on a 34-yard designed run from quarterbackQuincy Patterson. For information on the Senior Bowl, follow both Jim andthe Reeses Senior Bowl main account. 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. NDSU's Hunter Luepke rushes 38-yards for the Bison touchdown SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 Fox Sports North Dakota State takes the lead against Arizona thanks to a six-yard 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. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. With the run, North Dakota State now has 194 rushing yards with a 10:50 remaining in the second quarter. Luepke, a 245-pound fullback, had a career day for fourth-ranked North Dakota State (5-1, 4-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference). Your film is your resume. UND: Bo Belquist 21 pass from Tommy Schuster (Adam Stage kick), 12:01. The three-year starter is slightly undersized at just over 6 feet and 223 pounds, but he actually fits the current NFL mold at the position because teams are sacrificing size for range right now and Dennis can play sideline to sideline. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. [NOTE: Smith was the On3 Consensus No. Luepke's three first-half touchdowns bring his playoff touchdown total to six; the fullback scored just five total touchdowns during the 11-game regular season. Hunter Luepke had touchdown receptions of 32 and 22 yards to bookend the scoring and added 106 yards rushing on 17 carries to help No. NDSU: Christian Watson 63 pass from Zeb Noland (Crosa kick), 1:06. "I thought our guys played hard," UND head coach Bubba Schweigert said. pic.twitter.com/alD2fCBVK8, "The hit definitely was something different. How Hurts' injury affects the Eagles. Solid receiver in the flat, capable of running through tackles on the edge to move the chains. That came to a screeching halt on November 12th in Carbondale, Illinois. It's not certain if Luepke's NFL Draft status has taken a hit with him not being able to play. For North Dakota State, the win ties its largest title game margin victory of 28 points (2013). "That was pretty tough. North Dakota State will receive the second half kick. Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. 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. Needs to show better patience to allow blocks to develop and is too often running up the backs of his blockers. 76 yards to put the Bison up 21-0! The former Colorado player was on our radar last year before he opted to return for another year and head to Los Angeles. Maybe Century senior guard Bergan Kinnebrew didnt understand the seriousness of the situation the Patriots found themselves in at halftime of. Hunter Luepke smashing a dude into bits was the perfect parallel to Bison's win Jackson State adds to recruiting class with nation's No. Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations. All rights reserved. There was a problem saving your notification. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. More AP college football: https://apnews.com/tag/Collegefootball. I got my degree in December, and for my body's sake and my family's sake, this is the best decision for me.". 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. With this game, McCutcheon is the Montana State new single-season receiving yard leader. 1 recruit in the 2019 class.]. #FCSChampionship pic.twitter.com/Th19RsXQx8. It could not have started much better for the fourth-ranked Bison (5-1). Wide receiver Christian Watson made his first appearance in this year's playoffs, making a 20-yard catch on the 11-play 80-yard drive. (29%*), 30 5/8 Squares his shoulders and can knock the defender back onto his heels. Kraft suffered an ankle injury against Iowa in the SDSU opener this year, but he should be back soon and show his NFL potential. All rights reserved. Week 3 stats: Three tackles, one sack during a 34-13 win over Western MichiganNagys take: It is not shaping up to be a deep linebacker class, so we were excited to get an up-close look at SirVocea Dennis at Western Michigan. We always look for a quarterbacks ability to make gotta have it-type throws in critical moments and Bagent had a bunch of those Saturday. During the regular season, Montana State, home of the nation's second leading scoring defense, averaged only 108.1 rushing yards per game and 2.9 yards per carry. Click or tap here for live stats. Following high school, Luepke joined North Dakota State. Otis Weah broke off a 74-yard touchdown run to make it 7-6. 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. He scored touchdowns in eight straight games, including three scores against Arizona when scouts from the Senior Bowl were in attendance. The 6-foot-5, 208-pound senior, a projected mid-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, missed the first two playoff games with a hamstring injury. Luepke will leave NDSU as one of the more remarkable athletes in the Division I era. The doctors all came back with the same opinion: a torn labrum. Copyright 2023 KVLY. Copyright WebHunter Luepke from Spencer High School was rated a -star recruit by ESPN and handed a 2-star grade by 247 Sports. However, the Fighting Hawks did not score the rest of the game. The touchdown caps off a seven-play 75-yard drive that saw North Dakota State have three plays of 10 or more yards. Johnny Witzke was a natural fit to serve as captain for the University of Mary hockey team. 2 in the country, cut the deficit to 21-13 on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Tommy Schuster to Bo Belquist on its first drive of the second half. The O-line and tight ends blocked it perfectly. *Percentile caluculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine The Wisconsin native came into Saturday having had only seven career carries for 70 yards in fifteen games. 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. The Bobcat offense struggled without its freshman phenom, falling behind 35-0.. Interceptions: UND Devon Krzanowski, Hayden Galvin. All Rights Reserved. Dom Izzo is the Sports Director at WDAY-TV. Hunter Luepke gave the Bison the boost they needed. Rice now has 28 catches for 491 yards and three touchdowns in three games this season, and his play so far has validated the big summer grade our staff had on him off junior tape. Each week during the season, On3s Matt Zenitz teams up with Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy to identify some senior 2023 NFL Draft prospects generating buzz in the scouting world. Otis Weah gained 129 yards on 13 carries with a touchdown. All rights reserved. Luepke had carried the momentum from last year's title game into this season. Luepke faces a lengthy rehab. Just one quarter remains in the 2021 FCS Championship game. North Dakota State answered Montana State's field goal with one of their own, pushing the lead back to 35-points. 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. Luepke says he will schedule his own Pro Day in late April to give the scouts as best an evaluation as they can get. North Dakota State defeated Montana State 38-10 to win the FCS national championship. Access Hunter Luepke's Dynasty ADP and Lifetime Value Rating on Dynasty Deluxe. Chasing is North Dakota linebacker Devon Krzanowski. NDSU Watson 2-83, Josh Babicz 2-32, Noah Gindorff 2-15, Johnson 1-5, Luepke 1-5. #NDSU's Hunter Luepke has 18 touchdowns in the last 12 games he's played for the Bison, including eight straight games with a score. 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. Luepke finished his Bison career with 1,665 yards rushing, 24 rushing touchdowns and nine receiving TDs. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 9 winningest FCS teams in college football history, Randy Moss was unstoppable in the 1996 FCS championship, The importance of a top seed in the FCS playoffs, explained, South Dakota State wins the 2022 FCS Championship, South Dakota State beats North Dakota State for 2022 FCS championship, North Dakota State-South Dakota State football: Memorable moments, all-time history of the Dakota Marker, North Dakota State football championships: A complete history, The 2022 FCS bracket, with scores and schedules, Walter Payton Award winner Lindsey Scott Jrs top moments at UIW, The top moments from Buck Buchanan Award winner Zeke Vandenburghs 2022 season at Illinois State, Click or tap here for complete stats from the game, Shop North Dakota State championship gear, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. Charlie Jones and Rashee Rice are just two 2023 NFL Draft prospects who've made themselves known nationally this year. Then on special teams we weren't as sound as we'd like. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Jim Nagy has been the executive director of the Reeses Senior Bowl, the nations premier college all-star game, since 2018 after 18 years as an NFL scout. Bison fullback Hunter Luepke scored his second rushing touchdown, this time from 11-yards out. (He) added a boost," NDSU head coach Matt Entz said. A patient runner with good vision and burst for the cutback. No reported the ole Fake Field Goal > Punt is not a recipe for success pic.twitter.com/yNFWm0cDGE, North Dakota State dominates Montana State, secures 9th FCS title. I talked to my wife Sadie and to my parents. North Dakota States defense dominated Montana State for much of the game. The biggest things that stood out Saturday were his twitchy movements during pre-game warmups and his improved play strength in the game. Hunter Luepke with his 2nd TD of the game helps @NDSUfootball extend their lead. When it comes to high school girls basketball, some nights you shoot well, other nights, you don't. Hunter Luepke College Stats. Demonstrated the ability to track the ball over his shoulder. "I've confident what I've put on film. Week 3 stats: Four catches, 74 yards during a 17-9 win over MiamiNagys take: Ainias Smith might not be an NFL starter, but he certainly will have SwissArmy knife value at the next level. 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. Pro Football Network, LLC. The ESPN2#FCSChampionship x @NDSUfootball pic.twitter.com/Ry6lNGADlA. "He was bringing some energy to the team. We really never had momentum and they kind of had that momentum," Schweigert said. ESPN2#FCSChampionship pic.twitter.com/wPCo0LHyvd, Big plays by Lance all season long. North Dakota State fullback Hunter Luepke runs for a 55-yard touchdown during Saturday's game at the Fargodome. Hunter Luepke has led the Bison offensive attack with three rushing touchdowns. Good vision and patience for screens. North Dakota State racked up 456 yards of offense, including 316 rushing, to North Dakota's 304. The year ended with Luepke sidelined with injury and his collegiate career over. Fullback Hunter Luepke announced on Twitter his decision as he heads off to the next chapter in his life. Cognizant pass defender who is willing to meet a linebacker in the gap. Montana State's offense has struggled without quarterback Tommy Mellott, who suffered an ankle injury on the first drive. 1 Kenmare-Bowbells beats Carrington, remains undefeated, Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization, Bismarck man charged in shooting of wife's ex-boyfriend, Bismarck extends homeless initiative; annual North Dakota homeless count set, Patriots hold off Sabers in battle of unbeatens, Century senior Ogden turning in stellar senior season, Big nights from Breuer, Gulleson lead Demons past Sabers, No. Share scouting report on Twitter or Facebook, 4.65 seconds Luepke returned against UND, running for three touchdowns in a Bison rout. It's been a long process for him. Here are seven who fall into that category for Nagy and the Senior Bowl staff based on their play in Week 3. 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