Northern State football returns key players, sidesteps transfer portal losses

Northern State football, coming off a 7-4 season, prepares for its opener against Chadron State on August 28. The team features nine multi-year starters, including Hank Kraft, the North Division Preseason Player of the Year, and Jake Adams, the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. Head Coach Mike Schmidt highlighted the program's success in retaining talent, noting they have not lost a starter to the transfer portal since 2023. This retention aims to foster a strong team culture heading into the new season.

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