The Bison remain in front 7-0. FRISCO, TEXAS - "Really eventful" is how North Dakota State fullback Hunter Luepke describes 2022. We see that you have javascript disabled. "It was an outside run play. 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. Following high school, Luepke joined North Dakota State. Next Saturday, UND plays at Youngstown State (1-4). Good vision and patience for screens. For information on the Senior Bowl, follow both Jim andthe Reeses Senior Bowl main account. For some, an undefeated record is a blessing. How Hurts' injury affects the Eagles. No reported UND, which lost for the first time in five games, answered in the first quarter. But who comes after him? Hunter Luepke with his 2nd TD of the game helps @NDSUfootball extend their lead. WebNorth Dakota State's Hunter Luepke takes the pitch and rams his way into the end zone for an 8-yard touchdown. It had been blowout city through the first month of the season for top-ranked Century. The Bobcats have struggled to find a way to stop the Bison on the ground. A chance to get fully healthy and then attack the draft process. 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. 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. North Dakota States defense dominated Montana State for much of the game. Multiple doctors said it wasn't a possibility and that sucked.". He scored 33 career touchdowns, 24 rushing and 9 receiving. 76 yards to put the Bison up 21-0! Luepke, a 245-pound fullback, had a career day for fourth-ranked North Dakota State (5-1, 4-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference). Squares his shoulders and can knock the defender back onto his heels. 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. Montana State's first drive stalled in Bison territory, with a fake field goal attempt turning into a punt. In between the roller coaster ride on the football field, Luepke married his fiance Sadie and graduated from NDSU with a degree in finance. Currently working with medical experts outside of the region. The year ended with Luepke sidelined with injury and his collegiate career over. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. 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. "We made some plays, a big run by Otis to get us going. NDSU Noland 5-13 127 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; Miller 3-6 13 yards. Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations. Thanks to the transfer portal, Division I FCS is quickly getting a new nickname: The minor league of college football, North Dakota State defensive backs looking to follow a path to FBS for their last two years of eligibility, Game has all the elements fans want in a college basketball game, including rivalry and feisty opposing coach. "I've confident what I've put on film. 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 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. Make that 3 first half TD's for Hunter Luepke! Bisons Luepke declares for the 2023 NFL Draft, Elementary students make special delivery to Touchmark residents, Boy rescued from Wadena house fire, rushed to hospital - January 18, Mr. Food Chicken Wild Rice Soup January 18, Fullback Hunter Luepke announced on Twitter. 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. I'm just trying to push as hard as I can to get a Pro Day in to show more of my athletic ability. Breaking news. Ordinarily sized, hard-nosed, intriguing 4 tool offensive weapon who screams football player. North Dakota State fullback Hunter Luepke scored his third rushing touchdown of the day, falling in the endzone from six yards out. The Bison defense forced a 33 percent third down conversion percentage and grabbed an interception. 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. Theres usually only one or two true fullbacks drafted each year and Luepke is a good bet to have his name called next April. I've been hit quite a bit this season, and I could tell right a way something was up. For interesting feedback and information on senior NFL draft prospects throughout the year,follow Jim on Twitter. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. North Dakota State will receive the second half kick. "The timing sucks a little bit. 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. Montana State quarterback Tucker Rovig's pass was intercepted by North Dakota State's Dawson Weber at the Montana State 43-yard line. North Dakota State running back Kobe Johnson scored a 76-yard rushing touchdown, increasing the Bison lead to 21-0. "He was bringing some energy to the team. 19 Clemsons perfect ACC start, Moore faces great expectations and the weight of history as he takes office, Big donation will pay for education dreams of many military families, Husband of missing woman with DC ties looked up ways to dispose of body. 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. Copyright Need help accessing the FCC Public File due to a disability? Pro Football Network, LLC. North Dakota State used a methodical drive to score on its first possession, which was capped off by a Luepke touchdown. The I worked really hard this last summer to perfect my craft one detail at a time. With this game, McCutcheon is the Montana State new single-season receiving yard leader. 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Luepke finished his Bison career with 1,665 yards rushing, 24 rushing touchdowns and nine receiving TDs. Has good burst to and through the hole. Blackmon has had a few ticky-tack interference calls on him so far this season, but hes also looked sticky in man coverage and made some disruptive plays. 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. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, Titans hire 49ers Ran Carthon as 14th general manager, Michigan co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss placed on leave, Wake Forest spoils No. Otis Weah broke off a 74-yard touchdown run to make it 7-6. Trey Lance Trade Rumors: What Could San Francisco 49ers Get in Return? It is the largest lead at the half in the FCS Championship game history. I thought my shoulder went out, but that wasn't the case.". NFL Divisional Round Winning Strategies: Did Ravens Give Bills Defense the Blueprint to Stop Bengals Explosive Passing Attack? Head coach Matt Entz said Luepke wouldn't play the season finale against the University of North Dakota as Luepke was seeking a second opinion on his shoulder injury. Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. Charlie Jones and Rashee Rice are just two 2023 NFL Draft prospects who've made themselves known nationally this year. Here they all are. NDSU Dom Jones. ESPN2#FCSChampionship pic.twitter.com/wPCo0LHyvd, Big plays by Lance all season long. 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. The doctors all came back with the same opinion: a torn labrum. The Shrine Bowl is taking notice as well. 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Luepke had missed all of North Dakota States 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. Former Spencer High School football standout Hunter Luepke will not play for the remainder of this season for the North Dakota State football team. I was rehabbing it hard and trying to make my shoulder as strong as possible. The O-line and tight ends blocked it perfectly. Click or tap here for live stats. Hunter Luepke barrels into end zone for NDSU TD North Dakota State's Hunter Luepke takes the pitch and rams his way into the end zone for an 8-yard touchdown. The Bison travel to Vermillion, South Dakota, to face USD (1-3). He received his official Senior Bowl invite just a couple of days before the injury. North Dakota State racked up 456 yards of offense, including 316 rushing, to North Dakota's 304. Underrated blocker. No reported injuries. 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. Copyright 2023 KVLY. "That really was the story today. Needs to show better patience to allow blocks to develop and is too often running up the backs of his blockers. All the while, he was bolstering his resume to play in the National Football League. Week 3 stats: 11 catches, 193 yards during a 34-27 loss to MarylandNagys take: Rashee Rice didnt reach the end zone in the Mustangs loss at Maryland, but we thought he was dominant nonetheless. #GoCatsGo pic.twitter.com/B5BzpZqmtg. 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. Adam Stage missed the point after kick with 4:47 left in the opening period. However, the Fighting Hawks did not score the rest of the game. 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. What a catch by Lance McCutcheon for the @MSUBobcats_FB TD! 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. North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller found Josh Babicz on a play-action pass for the first score of the second half. This is the same shoulder that Luepke had surgery on in the fall of 2020. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Mellott's backup, Tucker Rovig, has just 89 yards of total offense in the first half. 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. Hunter Luepke has led the Bison offensive attack with three rushing touchdowns. North Dakota State leads Montana State by 35 points, 38-3. Me not being able to help the team out sucked at first, just being on the sidelines, just watching those guys make plays is bittersweet.". The touchdown caps off a seven-play 75-yard drive that saw North Dakota State have three plays of 10 or more yards. 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 Copyright 2019-2023. The biggest things that stood out Saturday were his twitchy movements during pre-game warmups and his improved play strength in the game. The Wisconsin native came into Saturday having had only seven career carries for 70 yards in fifteen games. "That was pretty tough. North Dakota State defeated Montana State 38-10 to win the FCS national championship. We thought it was the best thing for me to move on with my athletic career. He missed a couple of months rehabbing that injury, missing the first couple of games of the spring Hunter Luepke gave the Bison the boost they needed. Hunter, Clemsons second-leading scorer at 14 points per game, has started all 18 games this season. Hunter suffered a shoulder injury in a game against Southern Illinois last month. Our latest list of 2023 NFL Draft sleepers is highlighted by Washington WR Jalen McMillan -- an emergent star in 2022. Luepke is a good all-around blocker, quality receiver, and above average, gritty He showed outstanding hands winning on 50-50 balls, and he transitions naturally from run to catch. 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. 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. It was an all around really good game today.". He began working for WDAY in 2006 as the weekend sports anchor and was promoted to Sports Director in 2010. There was a problem saving your notification. UND: Bo Belquist 21 pass from Tommy Schuster (Adam Stage kick), 12:01. North Dakota, ranked No. Tommy Schuster was 13-for-26 passing for 143 yards with a touchdown for second-ranked North Dakota (4-1, 4-1). 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Facebook I don't think I was touched until the 5 yard line.". Limited Ads. All rights reserved. Luepke said. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Draft. Luepke left the game and didn't return. 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. 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. 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