DWU football gameday: Tigers travel to rival Trojans to open season
Aug. 28—MITCHELL — The 2026 college football season for Dakota Wesleyan University begins Saturday night against a ranked opponent and an in-state foe, traveling east to take on Dakota State. The Tigers got into the win column in the 2025 game, behind strong defense and special teams. Those elements, plus an improved offense, will be important as DWU looks to spoil the Trojans' season opener ...
Dakota Wesleyan University's football team, the Tigers, will travel to Dakota State University in Madison for the start of the 2026 college football season on Saturday night. The Tigers are eager to secure their first road victory over DSU, which they have not achieved since 2015. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. at Kern Family Stadium in Madison.
DWU's 2025 season ended with a 4-7 record, while DSU finished the year with an 8-2 record. Head coach Alex Kretzschmar, in his third season with the Tigers, will be leading them against Hastings native and junior Brandon Kjetland at left tackle and Freeman Academy product Maddox Kihne at wide receiver for the Trojans. This matchup marks the 80th all-time meeting between the two teams, with DWU leading the series 41-37-1. The last game between the teams was a 16-14 win for DWU on August 30, 2025.
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