D2 Division II football · Northern Sun · SR3
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bulldogs
On the scoreboard: Minnesota Duluth
- Overall7-2
- Northern Sun conference7-1
- AFCA Coaches PollNo. 21
- D2CFB Power Ranking · Week 10No. 10
Northern SunSchedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 27 | at Slippery Rock | L 43-45 OT | Slippery Rock, Pa., Mihalik-Thompson Stadium |
| Thu Sep 3 | vs Augustana University (SD) | W 30-23 | Duluth, Minn. |
| Sat Sep 12 | at Wayne State College | W 20-13 | Wayne, NE, Memorial Stadium |
| Sat Sep 19 | vs Winona State University | W 9-6 | James S. Malosky Stadium, Duluth, MN |
| Sat Sep 26 | at Minnesota State University Moorhead | L 20-23 OT | SCHEELS Field at Nemzek Stadium, Moorhead, Minn. |
| Sat Oct 3 | at Southwest Minnesota State University | W 28-6 | Mattke Field at the Schwan Regional Event Center, Marshall, Minn. |
| Sat Oct 10 | vs Northern State University | W 34-7 | James S. Malosky Stadium, Duluth, MN |
| Sat Oct 24 | at University of Mary | W 27-12 | MDU Resources Community Bowl, Bismarck, ND |
| Sat Oct 31 | vs University of Jamestown | W 50-3 | James S. Malosky Stadium, Duluth, MN |
| Sat Nov 7 | at Bemidji State University | 1:00 PM CT | Bemidji, Minn., Chet Anderson Stadium |
| Sat Nov 14 | vs Minot State University | 12:00 PM CT | Duluth, MN |
Source: each school's published schedule (www.umdbulldogs.com) and live-stats feed. Scores updated Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT. Schedules checked Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT.
Statistical leaders, 2026
Passing yards
- 1 Eggert, Jacob 1075
- 2 Grossman, Riley 374
- 3 Randall, Austin 107
Rushing yards
- 1 Johnson, Derrick 662
- 2 Riley, Alex 413
- 3 Welch, Zachary 201
Receiving yards
- 1 Menzel, Peyton 285
- 2 Patterson, Ryder 283
- 3 Flaherty, Joey 182
Total tackles
- 1 Walrath, Jayce 49.0
- 2 Ackley, Ean 40.0
- 3 Krouse, Joey 38.0
Source: Minnesota Duluth's cumulative statistics (opens in a new tab). Snapshot fetched Nov 4, 6:36 PM CT.
Every Minnesota Duluth player, as printed in the school's cumulative statistics. Sort and compare them nationally.
Player awards
- Northern Sun · D2CFB Walrath,Jayce, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 7 2026
History
- National titles2
- Playoff appearances13
- Conference titles28
- Division II seasons54
Division II member 1973-2026, per the NCAA records book.
National championship games
- 2010 W 20-17 vs Delta State
- 2008 W 21-14 vs Northwest Missouri State
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 7-32 vs Ashland |
| 2021 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 14-48 vs Angelo State |
| 2018 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 17-33 vs East Texas A&M |
| 2016 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 26-59 vs Emporia State |
| 2014 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | First round: W 25-21 vs Northwest Missouri State Second round: W 48-45 (OT) vs Ouachita Baptist Quarterfinals: L 17-44 vs Minnesota State |
| 2013 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 55-13 vs Emporia State Second round: L 21-45 vs Northwest Missouri State |
| 2012 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 55-57 (3 OT) vs Missouri Western State |
| 2011 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | First round: W 30-27 (OT) vs Saginaw Valley State Second round: W 24-21 vs Colorado State Pueblo Quarterfinals: L 25-31 vs Wayne State (MI) |
| 2010 | - | Won the championship | Second round: W 20-17 (OT) vs St. Cloud State Quarterfinals: W 24-13 vs Augustana Semifinals: W 17-13 vs Northwest Missouri State Championship: W 20-17 vs Delta State |
| 2009 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | Second round: W 42-7 vs Nebraska-Kearney Quarterfinals: L 10-24 vs Grand Valley State |
| 2008 | - | Won the championship | Second round: W 20-10 vs Chadron State Quarterfinals: W 19-13 (2 OT) vs Grand Valley State Semifinals: W 45-7 vs California (PA) Championship: W 21-14 vs Northwest Missouri State |
| 2005 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 12-23 vs North Dakota |
| 2002 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 41-45 vs Northwest Missouri State |
Conference titles
- 2025 · Northern Sun
- 2021 · Northern Sun (North division) shared
- 2019 · Northern Sun (North division)
- 2018 · Northern Sun (North division)
- 2017 · Northern Sun (North division)
- 2016 · Northern Sun (North division)
- 2015 · Northern Sun
- 2014 · Northern Sun
- 2013 · Northern Sun (North division) shared
- 2012 · Northern Sun (North division)
- 2011 · Northern Sun (North division)
- 2010 · Northern Sun
- 2009 · Northern Sun
- 2008 · Northern Sun
- 2005 · North Central shared
- 2002 · Northern Sun
- 1996 · Northern Sun
- 1995 · Northern Sun shared
- 1990 · Northern Sun shared
- 1985 · Northern Sun
- 1980 · Northern Sun
- 1979 · Northern Sun shared
- 1948 · Northern Sun shared
- 1946 · Northern Sun shared
- 1938 · Northern Sun shared
- 1937 · Northern Sun
- 1934 · Northern Sun
- 1932 · Northern Sun shared
Seasons since 2021
Source: results as published by the schools on their season pages, 2021–2025. “vs.” marks a neutral site.
2025 10-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 28 | vs. Winona State | W 35-7 |
| Sat Sep 6 | at Concordia-St. Paul | W 61-7 |
| Sat Sep 13 | vs Minnesota State | W 17-14 |
| Sat Sep 20 | at Sioux Falls | W 34-17 |
| Sat Sep 27 | vs Minnesota State Moorhead | W 28-14 |
| Sat Oct 4 | vs Southwest Minnesota State | W 63-28 |
| Sat Oct 11 | at Northern State | L 31-34 |
| Sat Oct 25 | vs Mary | W 54-32 |
| Sat Nov 1 | at Jamestown | W 45-29 |
| Sat Nov 8 | vs Bemidji State | W 42-28 |
| Sat Nov 15 | at Minot State | W 33-7 |
| Sat Nov 22 | at Ashland playoff | L 7-32 |
2024 7-4
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 29 | at Northern Michigan | W 35-7 |
| Sat Sep 14 | vs Minnesota State Moorhead | L 29-30 |
| Sat Sep 21 | at Mary | W 43-7 |
| Sat Sep 28 | vs Southwest Minnesota State | W 62-0 |
| Sat Oct 5 | at Augustana | L 24-28 |
| Sat Oct 12 | vs Northern State | L 21-24 |
| Sat Oct 19 | at Sioux Falls | L 21-24 |
| Sat Oct 26 | vs Minot State | W 35-21 |
| Sat Nov 2 | at Winona State | W 42-38 |
| Sat Nov 9 | at Concordia-St. Paul | W 35-7 |
| Sat Nov 16 | vs Minnesota State | W 30-16 |
2023 9-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 31 | vs Northern Michigan | W 47-10 |
| Sat Sep 9 | at Northern State | W 41-21 |
| Sat Sep 16 | vs Sioux Falls | W 42-34 |
| Sat Sep 23 | at Southwest Minnesota State | W 33-0 |
| Sat Sep 30 | vs Winona State | W 38-14 |
| Sat Oct 7 | at Wayne State (NE) | L 18-28 |
| Sat Oct 14 | vs Mary | W 46-0 |
| Sat Oct 21 | at Minot State | W 42-7 |
| Sat Oct 28 | vs Bemidji State | L 31-38 |
| Sat Nov 4 | vs Concordia-St. Paul | W 44-32 |
| Sat Nov 11 | at Minnesota State | W 33-21 |
2022 8-3
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 1 | vs Southwest Minnesota State | W 31-21 |
| Sat Sep 10 | at Minnesota State | L 10-17 |
| Sat Sep 17 | vs Upper Iowa | W 28-6 |
| Sat Sep 24 | at Sioux Falls | L 31-34 |
| Sat Oct 1 | vs Minnesota State Moorhead | W 36-28 |
| Sat Oct 8 | vs Mary | W 49-14 |
| Sat Oct 15 | at Concordia-St. Paul | W 53-7 |
| Sat Oct 22 | at Bemidji State | L 16-41 |
| Sat Oct 29 | vs Minot State | W 51-7 |
| Sat Nov 5 | at Augustana | W 34-24 |
| Sat Nov 12 | at Northern State | W 28-7 |
2021 9-3
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 2 | at Upper Iowa | W 41-14 |
| Sat Sep 11 | vs Minnesota State | W 30-10 |
| Sat Sep 18 | at Winona State | W 29-23 |
| Sat Sep 25 | vs Wayne State (NE) | L 28-31 |
| Sat Oct 2 | at Minnesota State Moorhead | W 26-21 |
| Sat Oct 9 | at Mary | W 31-27 |
| Sat Oct 16 | vs Concordia-St. Paul | W 33-13 |
| Sat Oct 23 | vs Bemidji State | L 35-42 |
| Sat Oct 30 | at Minot State | W 34-21 |
| Sat Nov 6 | vs Augustana | W 41-15 |
| Sat Nov 13 | vs Northern State | W 49-35 |
| Sat Nov 20 | at Angelo State playoff | L 14-48 |
Source: NCAA conference standings records (Standings.pdf); NCAA Division II championship records (D2champs.pdf), through 2025; NCAA Division II football records book (D2.pdf), through 2025. Loaded Sep 25, 5:21 PM CT. Checked for a newer edition Oct 31, 7:15 AM CT.