https://www.msumdragons.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for MSU Moorhead Athleticsen-us60https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/9/12/football-msum-clipped-in-overtime-by-cougars.aspxhttps://msumdragons.com/news/2026/9/12/football-msum-clipped-in-overtime-by-cougars.aspxFootball

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Minnesota State Moorhead football suffered its first loss of the 2026 season on Saturday. The Dragons fell in heartbreaking fashion to Sioux Falls in overtime, 29-28.]]>MSUM football fell in overtime to Sioux Falls on Saturday, 29-28. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:29:00 CST110498https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/9/10/football-dragons-take-to-the-road-for-first-time-in-2026.aspxhttps://msumdragons.com/news/2026/9/10/football-dragons-take-to-the-road-for-first-time-in-2026.aspxFootball

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota State Moorhead football is set to take to the road for the first time in 2026 this weekend. The Dragons matchup with the Sioux Falls Cougars on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m.]]>Football Preview - 9/12/26 - vs USFThu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 CST110494https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/9/3/football-dragons-swarm-golden-bears-in-48-30-conquest.aspxhttps://msumdragons.com/news/2026/9/3/football-dragons-swarm-golden-bears-in-48-30-conquest.aspxFootball

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State Moorhead football moved to 2-0 on the season in a swarming effort against Concordia-St. Paul. The Dragons claimed the NSIC opener from the Golden Bears, 48-30.]]>Kelly Johnson made two touchdown catches in MSUM's 48-30 victory over Concordia-St. Paul on Thursday evening.Thu, 3 Sep 2026 21:56:00 CST110486https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/9/1/football-nsic-slate-begins-for-moorhead-versus-visiting-golden-bears.aspxhttps://msumdragons.com/news/2026/9/1/football-nsic-slate-begins-for-moorhead-versus-visiting-golden-bears.aspxFootball

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota State Moorhead football opens the 2026 NSIC schedule this weekend in the second game of a two-week home stand. The Dragons host visiting Concordia-St. Paul on Thursday beginning at 6 p.m.]]>Football Preview - vs CSP - 9/3/26Tue, 1 Sep 2026 10:00:00 CST110481https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/30/football-jack-strand-earns-spot-on-atlanta-falcons-53-man-active-roster.aspxhttps://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/30/football-jack-strand-earns-spot-on-atlanta-falcons-53-man-active-roster.aspxFootball

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Former Minnesota State Moorhead quarterback Jack Strand has earned a spot on the Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man active roster. The team announced Strand would be one of four active quarterbacks to begin the 2026 NFL regular season.]]>Jack Strand makes the Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man active roster/Taylor McLaughlin - Atlanta Falcons©Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:24:00 CST110479https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/27/football-2-live-drew-huebner-feasts-in-win-over-wildcats.aspxhttps://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/27/football-2-live-drew-huebner-feasts-in-win-over-wildcats.aspxFootball

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State Moorhead football began the 2026 season in victorious fashion on Thursday evening inside Alex Nemzek Stadium. Led by a breakout showing from quarterback Drew Huebner, MSUM rumbled to a 41-19 win over Northern Michigan.]]>Drew Huebner racked up over 300 yards of offense and five touchdowns in MSUM's 41-19 victory over Northern Michigan. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:42:00 CST110475https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/28/football-jack-strand-conclude-preseason-play-with-atlanta-falcons.aspxhttps://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/28/football-jack-strand-conclude-preseason-play-with-atlanta-falcons.aspxFootball

MIAMI, Fla. – Former Minnesota State Moorhead quarterback Jack Strand concluded NFL preseason play with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday. Strand played the entire second half inside Hard Rock Stadium in a 17-12 victory over the Miami Dolphins.]]>Jack Strand led a game-clinching drive for the Atlanta Falcons against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL Preseason finale on Friday / Jay Bendin/© 2026 Atlanta FalconsFri, 28 Aug 2026 21:08:00 CST110476https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/25/football-dragons-begin-2026-at-home-battling-northern-michigan.aspxhttps://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/25/football-dragons-begin-2026-at-home-battling-northern-michigan.aspxFootball

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota State Moorhead football begins the 2026 campaign at home this Thursday, August 27 in a week zero clash with visiting Northern Michigan. Kickoff from SCHEELS Field at Alex Nemzek Stadium is set for 6 p.m.]]>Football Preview vs NMU 8-27-26Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 CST110471https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/14/football-jack-strand-makes-nfl-preseason-debut-for-atlanta-falcons.aspxhttps://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/14/football-jack-strand-makes-nfl-preseason-debut-for-atlanta-falcons.aspxFootball

ATLANTA, Ga. – Former Minnesota State Moorhead quarterback Jack Strand made his NFL preseason debut for the Atlanta Falcons on Friday evening. Strand played the entire second half versus the Denver Broncos in Atlanta's preseason opener.]]>Former MSUM quarterback Jack Strand drops back to pass in his NFL preseason debut for the Atlanta Falcons against the Denver Broncos (Taylor McLaughlin/© 2026 Atlanta Falcons)Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:08:00 CST110467https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/3/football-haugrud-kallenbach-highlight-dragons-in-nsic-preseason-poll.aspxhttps://msumdragons.com/news/2026/8/3/football-haugrud-kallenbach-highlight-dragons-in-nsic-preseason-poll.aspxFootball

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) has kicked off the 2026-27 athletic year with its annual preseason football poll. Minnesota State Moorhead was selected eighth in the initial rankings, including a fourth-place projection in the North Division.]]>NSIC Preseason Football Poll 2026Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 CST110464