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Dakota Wesleyan football starts 3-0 with strong defensive performances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Dakota Wesleyan football starts 3-0 with strong defensive performances

Summary

Dakota Wesleyan University football improved to 3-0 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference with a victory over Briar Cliff on September 22. The Tigers excelled defensively, recording multiple turnovers, including three interceptions and a fumble recovery, and leading the NAIA in takeaways with 15 this season. The team's dominant defense has contributed significantly to its early success, with defensive lineman Carter Skogsberg asserting their continuous improvement. Upcoming challenges include road games against 18th-ranked Midland and No. 8 Morningside.

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By the Numbers

•DWU leads NAIA with 15 takeaways so far this season.
•The Tigers recorded four takeaways against Briar Cliff.
•Defensive performance has helped the offense score on several possessions.
•Next games include 18th-ranked Midland and No. 8 Morningside.

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11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Disruptive defense keys quick start for DWU football

What they're saying

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Sep. 22—MITCHELL — For the first time since 2015, the Dakota Wesleyan University football team is out to a 3-0 start against Great Plains Athletic Conference foes. A major reason why has been the Tigers' penchant for producing big plays on the defensive side of the ball. Well ahead of last season's pace, DWU is among the NAIA leaders in many defensive categories, notably in creating turnovers ...
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