Wayne State football set for 2026 season opener at Nebraska-Kearney

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Wayne State football set for 2026 season opener at Nebraska-Kearney

Summary

The Wayne State football program is primed to begin the 2026 season on Thursday against Nebraska-Kearney. The Wildcats enter the season after a successful 2025 campaign that ended with a top-three finish in the NSIC, highlighted by four consecutive victories. Key player Dawson Forgy, the Preseason Player of the Year, aims to continue his record-setting performance from last season, where he rushed for 1,400 yards and 21 touchdowns. Head coach Logan Masters, starting his fifth season, emphasized the need for early-season competitiveness and physical play to achieve their team goals. The first home game is scheduled for September 12 against Minnesota Duluth.

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•Wayne State was picked fifth in the NSIC preseason coaches poll.
•Last season ended with a share of the NSIC South title.
•Dawson Forgy set new program records with 1,400 rushing yards.
•Head coach Logan Masters enters his fifth season with the team.
•First home game is against Minnesota Duluth on September 12.

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WAYNE, Neb. (KCAU) – The Wayne State football program enters the 2026 season with their sights set on the top of the NSIC as the Wildcats were picked fifth in a tightly-contested preseason coaches poll. Wayne State is coming off a top-three finish in the conference, capping off last season with four consecutive wins on […]
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Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 2:55 AM
Wayne State football locked in ahead of 2026 season
WAYNE, Neb. (KCAU) – The Wayne State football program enters the 2026 season with their sights set on the top of the NSIC as the Wildcats were picked fifth in a tightly-contested preseason coaches poll. Wayne State is coming off a top-three finish in the conference, capping off last season with four consecutive wins on […]

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