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Dakota Wesleyan football team earns first win of the season against Doane

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:52 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

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Summary

The Dakota Wesleyan University football team secured its first victory of the 2026 season on Saturday at Joe Quintal Stadium in Mitchell. The Tigers defeated Doane by a final score of 34-21, moving the team's record to 1-1. Head coach Alex Kretzschmar, now in his third season with the program, emphasized the importance of character development and academic balance for student-athletes alongside on-field performance. The team looks to build on this success as it prepares for its next matchup. The Tigers are scheduled to travel to Iowa this weekend to face Waldorf College. The upcoming opponent has finished the past two seasons without a victory.

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By the Numbers

•Dakota Wesleyan University defeated Doane 34-21 on Saturday.
•The Tigers currently hold a 1-1 record for the season.
•The team plays Waldorf College in Iowa this weekend.
•Alex Kretzschmar is in his third year as head coach of the program.

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11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Midweek Update Sept. 9 with DWU's football team and Luke Hagen

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Sep. 9—MITCHELL — What all goes into being a college football player at Dakota Wesleyan University? Weight lifting. Classes. Film study. Homework. And a lot more. The DWU football team picked up its first win of the season on Saturday when it defeated Doane 34-21 at Joe Quintal Stadium in Mitchell. The Tigers are 1-1 and travel to Iowa this upcoming weekend to play Waldorf College, which has ...
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