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Northern State football starts season 3-0 for first time since 1989

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:56 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Northern State football starts season 3-0 for first time since 1989

Summary

The Northern State football team is off to its best start in 37 years, sitting at 3-0 after victories over Chadron State, Winona State, and Southwest Minnesota State. The Wolves last began a season 3-0 in 1989. Running back Hank Kraft has been a key performer, with 679 total yards and eight touchdowns. After a recent 30-3 win against SMSU, Northern State is now preparing to face #4 Minnesota State, which also holds a 3-0 record and is coming off a strong previous season.

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By the Numbers

•Northern State is 3-0 for the first time since 1989.
•Running back Hank Kraft leads the team with 679 total yards.
•The Wolves recently defeated SMSU 30-3.
•Northern State is preparing to play #4 Minnesota State next.
•Kraft's seven rushing touchdowns are among the best in Division II.

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9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Northern State football off to best start in 37 years

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Northern State football team is off to its strongest start to a season in 37 years. The Wolves are 3-0 through the first three games, thanks to wins over Chadron State, Winona State, and Southwest Minnesota State. Northern State hasn’t started 3-0 since 1989. That year, the Wolves started […]
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