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Caleb Kilbride leads Dakota Wesleyan offense with four touchdowns in two games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:46 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

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Dakota Wesleyan University wide receiver Caleb Kilbride has transitioned into a primary receiving role for the 2026 season. Through two games, the junior has recorded seven catches for 129 yards and four touchdowns. Kilbride contributed three receptions for 60 yards and two scores in a 34-21 victory over Doane on September 5 at Joe Quintal Field. This follows an opening-week performance of four receptions for 69 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-27 loss to Dakota State. The receiver previously served in a reserve capacity behind former all-conference standout Cole Holden. Coach Alex Kretzschmar attributed the player's success to his mental development and established on-field chemistry with junior quarterback Jed Jenson.

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•Caleb Kilbride has recorded four touchdowns through the first two games of the 2026 season.
•The Tigers won their home conference opener 34-21 against Doane on September 5.
•Dakota Wesleyan opened the season with a 35-27 loss to rival Dakota State.
•Kilbride previously played behind all-conference receiver Cole Holden.

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Sep. 7—MITCHELL — A year ago, Caleb Kilbride was waiting for his opportunity. Now, the Dakota Wesleyan University junior wide receiver is making the most of it. After spending much of last season behind standout first-team all-conference receiver Cole Holden, Kilbride has stepped into a much larger role in the Tigers' offense and wasted little time showing he is ready for it. Through two games ...
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Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 11:46 PM
Caleb Kilbride proving to be touchdown target for DWU offense
Sep. 7—MITCHELL — A year ago, Caleb Kilbride was waiting for his opportunity. Now, the Dakota Wesleyan University junior wide receiver is making the most of it. After spending much of last season behind standout first-team all-conference receiver Cole Holden, Kilbride has stepped into a much larger role in the Tigers' offense and wasted little time showing he is ready for it. Through two games ...

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