1:35. @NDSUfootball FB Hunter Luepke proving hes not your typical stiff-hipped fullback with this signature TD celebration. No reported injuries. NDSU: Hunter Luepke 55 yard run (Griffin Crosa kick), 14:10. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Luepke has the type of versatility NFL teams are looking for and he is more than athletic enough to contribute on special teams, which usually determines whether fullbacks stick in the league. Need help accessing the FCC Public File due to a disability? We see that you have javascript disabled. Luepke was injured at Southern Illinois last month and faces extensive rehabilitation after a second opinion came back that hell need to undergo surgery on his left shoulder. Fullback Hunter Luepke announced on Twitter his decision as he heads off to the next chapter in his life. An organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it. Interceptions: UND Devon Krzanowski, Hayden Galvin. 1 Century past fourth-ranked Minot, Witzke embraces captain role for Marauders, Kellogg, Sabers edge Demons in OT for key West Region win, Rafael Nadal 'mentally destroyed' as Australian Open defense ends in injury, LeBron James reaches 38,000 career points, Tom Brady to take more time before making decision on future, Some of the most iconic moments of the Australian Open. The year ended with Luepke sidelined with injury and his collegiate career over. Records: North Dakota State 5-1; North Dakota 4-1. He missed a couple of months rehabbing that injury, missing the first couple of games of the spring NDSU Watson 2-83, Josh Babicz 2-32, Noah Gindorff 2-15, Johnson 1-5, Luepke 1-5. 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. 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. Breaking news. We really never had momentum and they kind of had that momentum," Schweigert said. You can cancel at any time. All rights reserved. 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. 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). Kobe Johnson to the house! Luepke had carried the momentum from last year's title game into this season. North Dakota State defeated Montana State 38-10 to win the FCS national championship. He has another year of eligibility because of the COVID-19 waiver. Following high school, Luepke joined North Dakota State. Copyright Taking care of the glass helped the Legacy Sabers pick up a big West Region victory. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. North Dakota State answered Montana State's field goal with one of their own, pushing the lead back to 35-points. North Dakota State dominated the game with its rushing attack, jumping out to a 28-0 first half lead. Luepke finished his Bison career with 1,665 yards rushing, 24 rushing touchdowns and nine receiving TDs. But the injury returned. That came to a screeching halt on November 12th in Carbondale, Illinois. (81%*), 9 3/8 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. I'm just trying to push as hard as I can to get a Pro Day in to show more of my athletic ability. WebHunter Luepke. "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.". 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. Click or tap here for complete stats from the game| Shop North Dakota State championship gear. 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Hunter Luepke player profile featuring advanced stats, metrics & analytics: 40 time, burst, agility, SPARQ, hand size and comparable players Hunter Luepke Injury History. Maybe Century senior guard Bergan Kinnebrew didnt understand the seriousness of the situation the Patriots found themselves in at halftime of. North Dakota States defense dominated Montana State for much of the game. Hunter Luepke College Stats. Montana State's offense has struggled without quarterback Tommy Mellott, who suffered an ankle injury on the first drive. It could not have started much better for the fourth-ranked Bison (5-1). This is the same shoulder that Luepke had surgery on in the fall of 2020. 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. Good flexibility and balance to adjust to the poorly thrown pass. Hunter Luepke has led the Bison offensive attack with three rushing touchdowns. North Dakota State running back Kobe Johnson scored a 76-yard rushing touchdown, increasing the Bison lead to 21-0. Otis Weah broke off a 74-yard touchdown run to make it 7-6. 2018 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Took a redshirt year with the Bison and did not play in any gamesNamed to the MVFC Honor Roll. Please subscribe to keep reading. Currently working with medical experts outside of the region. Fullback Hunter Luepke, the Most Outstanding Player, ran for three touchdowns in the first two quarters as the Bison gained 268 rushing yards. Demonstrated the ability to track the ball over his shoulder. Martez Manuel, S, Missouri | NFL Draft Scouting Report, Aaron Rodgers Landing Spots: Jets, Raiders, and 49ers Headline Potential Suitors. NDSU Dom Jones. It had been blowout city through the first month of the season for top-ranked Century. 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. Good leg drive and forward lean to gain extra yardage after contact. Ordinarily sized, hard-nosed, intriguing 4 tool offensive weapon who screams football player. pic.twitter.com/Jt9vsnclUs. As a whole, North Dakota State's offense has rushed for 268 yards in the first half, averaging 9.6 yards per carry. Squares his shoulders and can knock the defender back onto his heels. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. The Bison take over with good field position and 10:39 remaining in the half. Week 3 stats: 180 scrimmage yards (115 rushing, 65 receiving), three TDs during a 31-28 loss to Arizona Nagys take: Our scout in Tucson felt like Hunter Luepke was the best player on the field for either team. Six months to get the shoulder fully healthy, with no contact. He began working for WDAY in 2006 as the weekend sports anchor and was promoted to Sports Director in 2010. The 2023 NFL Draft will be April 27-29 in Kansas City. Fullback Hunter Luepke announced on Twitter his decision as he heads off to the next chapter in his life. ESPN2#FCSChampionship pic.twitter.com/cjUAJfVR8x. (38%*), 75 6/8 The Bobcat offense struggled without its freshman phenom, falling behind 35-0.. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. No NFL Combine. The On the other side, Montana State lost its quarterback Tommy Mellott on the first drive. Meanwhile, MSU quarterback Tommy Mellott left the game after the Bobcats first drive with an apparent leg injury. Needs to show better patience to allow blocks to develop and is too often running up the backs of his blockers. Passing: UND Schuster 13-26 143 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. However, the game was already out of reach. For North Dakota State, the win ties its largest title game margin victory of 28 points (2013). Rice could be the third Mustangs receiver in the past four years to compete in the Reeses Senior Bowl, after James Proche (2020) and Danny Gray (2022). Fullback Hunter Luepke, the Most Outstanding Player, ran for three touchdowns in the first two quarters as the Bison gained 268 rushing yards. One of our staffs concerns off his junior tape was that Blackmon, whos listed at only 175 pounds, got bounced around too much, but he looked sturdier in person at the Coliseum on Saturday night. 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. However, the Fighting Hawks did not score the rest of the game. Bagent made big throw after big throw in Shepherds win. 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. Good vision and patience for screens. The Pelicans lost these teams' first meeting with an injury-depleted roster. (He) added a boost," NDSU head coach Matt Entz said. He received his official Senior Bowl invite just a couple of days before the injury. 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 "It was pretty sweet," Luepke said of the long TD run, which was initially ruled down inside the 1 yard line. The doctors all came back with the same opinion: a torn labrum. On Montana State's first drive, quarterback Tommy Mellott suffered what appears to be a right ankle injury. It's not certain if Luepke's NFL Draft status has taken a hit with him not being able to play. Luepke's touchdown finishes a 14-play scoring drive that saw 10 rushing attempts. The O-line and tight ends blocked it perfectly. But who comes after him? North Dakota State leads Montana State by 35 points, 38-3. Montana State quarterback Tucker Rovig's pass was intercepted by North Dakota State's Dawson Weber at the Montana State 43-yard line. Luepke, a 245-pound fullback, had a career day for fourth-ranked North Dakota State (5-1, 4-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference). 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. Luepke will leave NDSU as one of the more remarkable athletes in the Division I era. UND: Otis Weah 74 run (kick failed), 4:47. He missed a couple of months rehabbing that injury, missing the first couple of games of the spring season in 2021. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Luepke returned against UND, running for three touchdowns in a Bison rout. The Bison now have 270 rushing yards in the first half. Charlie Jones and Rashee Rice are just two 2023 NFL Draft prospects who've made themselves known nationally this year. The victory gives the Bison their ninth title in 11 seasons. *Percentile caluculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine Here are seven who fall into that category for Nagy and the Senior Bowl staff based on their play in Week 3. FRISCO, TEXAS - "Really eventful" is how North Dakota State fullback Hunter Luepke describes 2022. Montana State added scores late, with wide receiver Lance McCutcheon grabbing a 28-yard touchdown catch. The biggest things that stood out Saturday were his twitchy movements during pre-game warmups and his improved play strength in the game. It is the largest lead at the half in the FCS Championship game history. Our latest list of 2023 NFL Draft sleepers is highlighted by Washington WR Jalen McMillan -- an emergent star in 2022. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Flexible enough to catch passes thrown behind him. Luepke won't threaten the top of the defense. 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. A patient runner with good vision and burst for the cutback. Montana State's first drive stalled in Bison territory, with a fake field goal attempt turning into a punt. 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 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. 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. At a minimum, we think hell be a core special teams player as a pro. 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. Multiple doctors said it wasn't a possibility and that sucked.". 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. @NDSUfootball @seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/fHtbf6YLQk, "I sat down with that for a little bit. 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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 FARGO, N.D. (AP) Hunter Luepke barreled 55 yards for a touchdown less than a minute into the game and. The 6-foot-1, 245-pound Luepke had touchdown runs of 8 yards in the second quarter and 5 yards in the third. He scored touchdowns in eight straight games, including three scores against Arizona when scouts from the Senior Bowl were in attendance. Adam Stage missed the point after kick with 4:47 left in the opening period. The touchdown caps off a seven-play 75-yard drive that saw North Dakota State have three plays of 10 or more yards. Former Spencer High School football standout Hunter Luepke will not play for the remainder of this season for the North Dakota State football team. Limited Ads. NDSU: Christian Watson 63 pass from Zeb Noland (Crosa kick), 1:06. 2023 The Associated Press. The Bison get on the board first with the big TD run! 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. 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. 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. "That was pretty tough. 29 Nov 2022 15:48:03 While he doesnt have great production over his career [9.5 sacks], there were a few instances where Smith showed good awareness and natural defeat instincts when rushing the passer. 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