<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://msumdragons.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>MSU Moorhead Athletics</title><link>https://www.msumdragons.com/rss.aspx?path=football</link><description>Latest news items for MSU Moorhead Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://www.msumdragons.com/rss?path=football" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>MSUM Athletics Announces End of Year Award Winners</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/5/19/athletics-department-msum-athletics-announces-end-of-year-award-winners.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/5/19/athletics-department-msum-athletics-announces-end-of-year-award-winners.aspx</guid><category>Football, Athletics Department, Softball, Tennis, Track &amp; Field, Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Student-Athlete Year-End Award Winners 2025-26 athletic year" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/18/SAAwards2025-26.png" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State Moorhead athletics has announced its 2025-26 year-end award winners. Seven Dragon student-athletes were honored for their efforts this past season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/SAAwards2025-26.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/SAAwards2025-26.png"><media:title>Student-Athlete Year-End Award Winners 2025-26 athletic year</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/SAAwards2025-26.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10446</s:story_id></item><item><title>MSUM Athletics Celebrates 57 Graduates at Spring Commencement 2026</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/5/8/athletics-department-msum-athletics-celebrates-57-graduates-at-spring-commencement-2026.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/5/8/athletics-department-msum-athletics-celebrates-57-graduates-at-spring-commencement-2026.aspx</guid><category>Football, Athletics Department, Men's Basketball, Softball, Women's Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming &amp; Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Dance Team, Track &amp; Field, Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Graduate Photos Spring 2026" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/8/GradPicsSpring2026.png" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State Moorhead athletics congratulates 57 student-athletes on their graduation day. The university held its Spring Commencement ceremony inside Nemzek Fieldhouse on Friday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/GradPicsSpring2026.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/GradPicsSpring2026.png"><media:title>Graduate Photos Spring 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/GradPicsSpring2026.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2026 14:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10439</s:story_id></item><item><title>Diaz Castillo, Strand Named NSIC Honor Student-Athletes</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/30/athletics-department-diaz-castillo-strand-named-nsic-honor-student-athletes.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/30/athletics-department-diaz-castillo-strand-named-nsic-honor-student-athletes.aspx</guid><category>Football, Athletics Department, Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NSIC Honor Student-Athletes 2026 - Jack Strand and Luzmary Diaz Castillo. Strand wins Dr. William Britton Scholar-Athlete Award" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/NSICHonorSA2026-2.png" /><br /><br />BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) announced its Honor Student-Athlete Award recipients for the 2025-26 season. Seniors Luzmary Diaz Castillo and Jack Strand were honored from Minnesota State Moorhead. Strand also earned the prestigious Dr. William Britton Scholar-Athlete Award for Academic Excellence.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/NSICHonorSA2026-2.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/NSICHonorSA2026-2.png"><media:title>NSIC Honor Student-Athletes 2026 - Jack Strand and Luzmary Diaz Castillo. Strand wins Dr. William Britton Scholar-Athlete Award</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/NSICHonorSA2026-2.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10432</s:story_id></item><item><title>Jack Strand Signing with Atlanta Falcons</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/25/football-jack-strand-signing-with-atlanta-falcons.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/25/football-jack-strand-signing-with-atlanta-falcons.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jack Strand Signs with Atlanta Falcons" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Jack169.png" /><br /><br />ATLANTA, Ga. – After months of anticipation and training, former Minnesota State Moorhead quarterback Jack Strand saw his professional aspirations come full circle on Saturday evening. Strand is signing with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Jack169.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Jack169.png"><media:title>Jack Strand Signs with Atlanta Falcons</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Jack169.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:56:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10427</s:story_id></item><item><title>Strand Named Division II Bobby Bell College Impact Player of the Year</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/9/football-strand-named-division-ii-bobby-bell-college-impact-player-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/9/football-strand-named-division-ii-bobby-bell-college-impact-player-of-the-year.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jack Strand named Division II Bobby Bell College Impact Player of the Year. " src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/9/fb_vs_bsu-83.jpg" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation (NFF) has announced that Minnesota State Moorhead quarterback Jack Strand has been named the Division II Bobby Bell College Impact Player of the Year. The awards honors Minnesota's most impactful players across Division I, II and III football.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/fb_vs_bsu-83.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/fb_vs_bsu-83.jpg"><media:title>Jack Strand named Division II Bobby Bell College Impact Player of the Year. </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/fb_vs_bsu-83.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:08:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10397</s:story_id></item><item><title>12 Dragons Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/8/football-12-dragons-named-to-nff-hampshire-honor-society.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/8/football-12-dragons-named-to-nff-hampshire-honor-society.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MSUM had 12 named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/NFFHampshireHonorSociety.png" /><br /><br />IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation (NFF) has announced its 20th ideation of the Hampshire Honor Society, recognizing academic excellence across the sport. Minnesota State Moorhead had 12 student-athletes honored on the prestigious list.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/NFFHampshireHonorSociety.png" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/NFFHampshireHonorSociety.png"><media:title>MSUM had 12 named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/NFFHampshireHonorSociety.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10394</s:story_id></item><item><title>Jack Strand Named Stein-Fallon College Scholar-Athlete</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/6/football-jack-strand-named-stein-fallon-college-scholar-athlete.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/6/football-jack-strand-named-stein-fallon-college-scholar-athlete.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jack Strand named Stein-Fallon College Scholar-Athlete by NFF Minnesota Chapter" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/R7TG5035.jpg" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced Monday morning that Minnesota State Moorhead quarterback Jack Strand has been named the Stein-Fallon College Scholar-Athlete for 2025-26. The award, which highlights outstanding academic, athletic and community service accomplishments, is presented annually to a student-athlete from a Minnesota college or university.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/R7TG5035.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/R7TG5035.jpg"><media:title>Jack Strand named Stein-Fallon College Scholar-Athlete by NFF Minnesota Chapter</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/R7TG5035.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 09:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10388</s:story_id></item><item><title>57 Dragons Named to 2026 NSIC Winter All-Academic Team</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/2/athletics-department-57-dragons-named-to-2026-nsic-winter-all-academic-team.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/4/2/athletics-department-57-dragons-named-to-2026-nsic-winter-all-academic-team.aspx</guid><category>Football, Athletics Department, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Swimming &amp; Diving, Wrestling, Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NSIC All-Academic" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2020/11/17/all_academic.jpg" /><br /><br />BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) announced Thursday its All-Academic selections for winter 2026. Minnesota State Moorhead had 57 student-athletes recognized on the team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2020/11/17/all_academic.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/11/17/all_academic.jpg"><media:title>NSIC All-Academic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/11/17/all_academic.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10382</s:story_id></item><item><title>Strand, Florence and Perryman Compete at NDSU Pro Day</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/3/19/football-strand-florence-and-perryman-compete-at-ndsu-pro-day.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/3/19/football-strand-florence-and-perryman-compete-at-ndsu-pro-day.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Brady Perryman, Jack Strand and Gage Florence all competed at NDSU's annual Pro Day in Fargo on Thursday. " src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/19/NDSUProDay-1.jpg" /><br /><br />FARGO, N.D. – Minnesota State Moorhead seniors Jack Strand, Gage Florence and Brady Perryman competed at North Dakota State's Pro Day on Thursday morning. The Dragon trio participated in front of 28 NFL teams inside the Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/NDSUProDay-1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/NDSUProDay-1.jpg"><media:title>Brady Perryman, Jack Strand and Gage Florence all competed at NDSU's annual Pro Day in Fargo on Thursday. </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/NDSUProDay-1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:43:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10366</s:story_id></item><item><title>Dragon Football Announces 2026 Schedule</title><link>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/2/5/dragon-football-announces-2026-schedule.aspx</link><guid>https://msumdragons.com/news/2026/2/5/dragon-football-announces-2026-schedule.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="FB Schedule Release 2026" src="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/5/R7TG7185.jpg" /><br /><br />MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota State Moorhead football has announced its schedule for the fall of 2026. The Dragons are set to play six home games and five away contests.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/5/R7TG7185.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/5/R7TG7185.jpg"><media:title>FB Schedule Release 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumdragons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/5/R7TG7185.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2026 09:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10277</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>