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David Cook, an Iowa State alumnus and current president of North Dakota State University, has been named the 17th president of Iowa State University, starting March 1, 2026, succeeding Wendy Wintersteen.
Tim Polasek, the new head football coach at North Dakota State University (NDSU), became emotional during his first press conference, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and discussing his plans for the team. Polasek emphasized the importance of leveraging the transfer portal and NIL while maintaining the culture of the locker room. He also acknowledged the challenge of addressing the players after offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl did not get the head coach position. Polasek, who previously worked at NDSU as an assistant, expressed excitement about returning to the program and sharing the stories of NDSU football.
Reed Ryan, a senior defensive lineman who played for the Division II Minnesota Duluth football team, has died unexpectedly at the age of 22. Ryan, who spent four seasons at North Dakota State University before joining the Bulldogs, was described as having a positive attitude and genuine care for others. The cause of death was not specified by the university, but Bison coach Matt Entz stated that Ryan died of cardiac arrest. Ryan's teammates and the football community are mourning his loss.
Cody Mauch, a former walk-on at North Dakota State University with no college offers, was drafted in the second round of the NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mauch played multiple sports in high school and started 39 straight games over his final three seasons at NDSU. He was praised by defensive linemen he faced in college and will bring his grit and determination to the Buccaneers' offensive line.