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   Season  Game  Average
Points 775 - 2009 80 (Concordia (Neb.), 2009) 51.6- 2009
Field goals 17 - 2004 4 (Dana, 2003)
4 (Dakota Wesleyan, 1972)
1.4 - 2004
Rushing offense 3,842- 2009 488 (Midland Lutheran, 2004) 332.6 - 1994 
Pass offense 4,144 - 1996 457 (Neb. Wesleyan, 1996)  296 - 1996 
Total offense 7,313-2009 678 (Neb. Wesleyan, 1996) 499.6 - 1998
Rush Defense 206- 2008 -41 (Dana, 2008) 14.7- 2008
Pass defense 552 - 1960 5 (Hastings, 2006)  69 - 1960 
Total defense 1275 - 1967 10 (Martin Luther College, 2004)  141 - 1967 
Interceptions 35 - 1989 8 (Univ. of Mary, 1989) 3.5 - 1989 



















 

 Misc. Records
Most Wins  15 (2009)
Consecutive wins  29 (2008, 2009)
Offensive TDs in a season  92 (2009)
Rushing TDs in a season  50 (2009) 
Passing TDs in a season  57 (1996) 
First downs - Rushing  201 (2009) 
First downs - Passing  155 (1996, 2003) 
Offensive plays in a game  85 (Doane, 2005) 
Longest scoring play  94 yards (1999) 
Least points allowed in a season  192 (1982)
Fewest TDs allowed in a season  3 (1982) 


 

 Top-10  Career Scoring Leaders
Name TD PAT  FG  Total 
1. David Ruter (1995-98)  
85 4 0 518
2. Mike Dvoracek (2003-2006)
64 9 0 384
3. Nick Kortan (1999-2002)
63 0 0 378
4. Matt Lindgren (2005-2008)
0 236 41 359
5. Dusty Hovorka (2003-2006)
58 1 0 350
6. Terry Austin (1992-1995)
52 7 0 326
7. Ryan Lowmiller (2006-2009) 50 0 0 300
8. Jim Pehringer (1987-1990)
49 2 0 298
9. TC Fraser (2002-2004)
0 163 44 295
10. Dax Michelena (1997-2001)
47 0 0 282

















 

Top-10 Career Rushing Leaders
Name Yards Atts. Avg.
1. David Ruter (1995-98) 
4,783 677 7.1
2. Mike Dvoracek) (2003-06)
4,658 866 5.4
3. Nick Kortan (1999-2002)
4,331 762 5.7
4. Jim Pehringer (1987-1990)
3,454 847 4.1
5. Ryan Lowmiller (2006-2009) 3,137 557 5.6
6. Terry Austin (1992-95) 
3,115 488 6.4
7. Dax Michelena (1997-98, 2000-2001)
2,755 589 4.7 
8. Kevin Moser (1983-84) 
2,016 431 4.7
9. Nelson Cumana (1981-82)
1,895 408 4.6
10. Andre McWell (1994-95) 
1,801 273 6.6


 

Top-10 Career Passing Leaders
Name Yards Atts. Comp.
Pct.
TD
1. Dax Michelena (1997-98, 2000-2001) 
7.665 937 518 55.3 72
2. Kurtiss Riggs (1993-96)
7,329 801 496 62.0 85
3. Chad Cavender (2006-07)  7,083 737 496 67.3  64 
4. Ed Koester (1985-89)
6,915 1,079 533 49.4 44
5. Jon Burckhardt (1999, 2001-03)
5,559 726 419 57.3 49
6. Lorenzo Brown (2008-2009) 5,253 391 611 64.0 65
7. Joe Wright (2002-05)
4,920 606 350 57.8 43
8. Jay Eidsness (1992-94)
3,149 451 226 50.1 22
9. Eric Eidsness (1989-91) 
2,650 443 178 40.1 15
10. Issac Miller (1998-2000)
2,026 246 141 57.3 18


 

Top-10 Career Receiving Leaders
Name Yards Rec. Avg.
TD
1. Dusty Hovorka (2003-06)
4,801 291 16.5 55
2. Kalen DeBoer (1993-96)
3,400 234 14.55 33
3. Alex Anderson (2007-Pres.) 2,252 137 16.43 24
4. Jon Ryan (2007-Pres.) 2,028 118 17.18 28
5. Josiah Fenceroy (2004-07)
1,901 131  14.5  16
6. Trey Erickson (2004-07)
1,751
151
11.6
10
7. Zach Rutten (1997-98, 00-01)
1,620 106 15.3 19
8. Michael Warren (2003-06)
1,612 103 15.7 10
9. Todd Peterson (1985-88)
1,580 97 16.3 11
10. Travis Krant (1996-98)
1,524 104 14.6 14


 

Receptions Leaders
 Name
Rec. 
 
1. Dusty Hovorka (2003-06)
291
2. Kalen Deboer (1993-96)
234
3. Trey Erickson (2004-07)
151
4. Alex Anderson (2007-Pres.) 137
5. Josiah Fenceroy (2004-07)
131
6. Jon Ryan (2007-Pres.) 118
7. Zach Rutten (1997-98, 00-01)
106
8. Travis Krant (1996-98)
104
9. Michael Warren (2003-2006)
103
10. Todd Peterson (1985-88)
97


 

Career Interceptions Leaders 
Name No. Yds. Avg.
1. John Fuller (1982-1985)
18 192 10.7 
2. Phil Porter (1994-97)
16 115 7.2
    Brian Brooks (1989, 91-93)
16 60  3.8
    Trevor Holleman (2006-2009) 16 282 17.6
5. Leo Fenceroy (2001-02)
15  141 9.4 
     D.J. Eldman (1975-78)
15 N/A N/A
7. Bob Garry (1969-72)
14 221 15.8
    Dennis Cleveland (1969-72)
14 170 12.1 
    Tony Rowe (1986-89)
14  112 8.0
10. Chuck Morell (1995-1997)
13 113 8.7
      Nick Casiello (1988, 90-91) 
13 98  7.5 


 

Career Sacks Leaders
 Name
No.
1. Darin Martyna (1999-2002)
34
2. Brian Koch (1993, 95-97)
32
3. Ralph Duke (1989-92)
30
4. Rusty Tewart (1982-85) 
27
5. Kyle Dreckman (2003-2005)
25.5
6. Jerry Munston (1986-1989)
22
7. Larry Wilson (1993-96)
23.5 
8. Todd Knuston (1982-83)
22
9. Travis Dumke (1993-96)
21.5
10. Letarius Lee (2004-07)
18.5


 

Individual Career Records
Points *518 - David Ruter (1995-98)
Total TDs *85 - David Ruter (1995-98)
Field Goals  44 - T.C. Fraser (2002-04) 
Extra Points 173 - Matt Lindgren (2005 - )
Rushing 4,783 - David Ruter (1995-98)
Carries 866 - Mike Dvoracek (2003-06)
Passing Yards 7,329 - Kurtiss Riggs (1993-96)
Pass Completions 533 - Ed Koester (1985-89)
TD Passes 85 - Kurtiss Riggs (1993-1996)
Receiving Yards 4,801 - Dusty Hovorka (2003-06) 
Receptions 291 - Dusty Hovorka (2003-06)
Receiving TDs 55 - Dusty Hovorka (2003-06) 
Total Offense 10, 420 - Dax Michelena (1997-2001)
Interceptions 18 - John Fuller (1982-85) 
Tackles 385 - Jerry Muston (1986-89)
Punts 199 - Brian Hansen (1980-83)
Punt Average 42.5 - Brian Hansen (1980-83)
   * - Denotes NAIA record


 

Individual Season Records
Points 194 - David Ruter (1998)
Total TDs 32 - David Ruter (1998)
Field Goals 17 - T.C. Fraser (2004)
Extra Points 72 - Matt Lindgren (2007)
Rushing 1,726 - David Ruter (1996)
Carries 274 - Mike Dvoracek (2006)
Passing Yards 3,993 - Kurtiss Riggs (1996)
Pass Completions 265 - Kurtiss Riggs (1996)
TD Passes *55 - Kurtiss Riggs (1996)
Receiving Yards 1,372 - Kalen DeBoer (1996)
Receptions 99 - Kalen DeBoer (1996) 
Receiving TDs 19 - Kalen DeBoer (1996) 
Total Offense 3, 932 - Kurtiss Riggs (1996)
Interceptions 10 - Phil Porter (1995)
Tackles 130 - Jerry Muston (1989)
Punts 60 - Brian Hansen (1981) 
Punt Average 44.5 - Brian Hansen (1982) 
  * - Denotes NAIA record


 

Individual Game Records
Points 36 - Terry Austin (Conc., 1993)
Total TDs 5 - Terry Austin (Conc., 1993), David Ruter (Huron, 1998), Dusty Hovorka (DWU, 2004), Ryan Lowmiller (Dana 2008, DWU 2009)
Field Goals 4 - Rick Danmeier (DWU, 1972), T.C. Fraser (Dana, 2003)
Extra Points 11- Braden Wieking (Concordia, 2009)
Rushing 315 - David Ruter (Mary, 1996)
Carries 42 - Nick Kortan (Hastings, 2002)
Passing Yards 457 - Kurtiss Riggs ( Neb. Wesleyan, 1996)
Pass Completions 30 - Kurtiss Riggs (Neb. Wesleyan, 1996), Kurtiss Riggs (BHSU, 1996)
TD Passes 8 - Kurtiss Riggs (Neb. Wesleyan, 1996)
Receiving Yards 242 - Derek Oldert (DWU, 1999)
Receptions 15 - Kalen DeBoer (Neb. Wesleyan, 1996) 
Receiving TDs 5 - Dusty Hovorka (DWU, 2004)
Total Offense 475- Chad Cavender (Jamestown, 2006
Interceptions 4 - D.J. Edman (Bethel, 1975)
Tackles 14 - Duane Murdoch (Jamestown, 1975), Curtis Eben (DWU 2004)
Punts 12 - Alan Hansen (Doane, 1985)


 

Individual Special Teams Records
Longest Field Goal 52 - T.C. Fraser (Dana, 2003)
Longest Punt 84 - Brian Hansen (1982)
Longest Punt Return 90 - Lee Marks, 1960
Longest Kickoff Return 98 - James Kennerly (1981)
Punt Return Average 15.9 - Trey Erikson (2006)
Kick Return Average 30.6 - Darren Smith (2000)
Most Consecutive PATs 100- Braden Wieking (2009)