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Bison return to Nebraska in adding Lincoln defensive back
FARGO — The state of Nebraska has always been a popular place for North Dakota State football. The Bison are hoping that trend continues in the Class of 2025.
Lincoln East defensive back Mikhale Ford gave the Bison his verbal commitment Monday, June 24, after his official visit this week.
“Every single coach showed me so much love, it was too much of an opportunity to pass up. The amount of love was incredible. It feels like home.” Ford said.
Ford is a 6-foot-1, 170-pound cornerback and safety that racked up 46 tackles, two interceptions and four pass breakups at Lincoln East High School last season.
NDSU was the first to offer Ford a Division I scholarship at the end of February. Northern Iowa, South Dakota, Illinois State and North Dakota all followed with offers.
Lincoln East High School has a couple of special ties to NDSU. The builder of the Division I dynasty, Craig Bohl is an alum of Lincoln East, as is Bison basketball great Sam Griesel.
Ford’s commitment marks the third straight year that NDSU has landed a player out of the state of Nebraska. Redshirt freshman running back
CharMar “Marty” Brown
is from Omaha’s Creighton Prep, while incoming freshman
wide receiver Jackson Williams
hails from Millard West in Omaha.
“It’s nice to know I’ve got a few guys from Nebraska here,” Ford said. “I’ve got close with Marty Brown, and it’s cool to bring the culture up to Fargo.”
Ford’s speed is another factor that made him attractive to college recruiters. A tremendous track athlete, his speed has made him a rising defensive back.
The Nebraska High School Football Prospect Twitter account reported on Ford: “He stood out all season, technique in coverage is at a high level. He has elite speed and should weigh close to 175 in camps. He will increase tackles and is a clear talent.”
Ford says he thinks he can fit in seamlessly with the Bison defense.
“NDSU has a defense where we can really move around,” Ford said. “You might see me at safety, nickel, corner. Wherever it is, I’m involved and making a play and helping my team succeed.”
Ford’s commitment is the fourth defensive back for the Bison in the Class of 2025, joining Westhope (N.D.)’s Walker Braaten, Elvin Ampofo from Eaglecrest, Colorado, and Kendrick Carter from Dallas. NDSU now has seven defensive players in this current class.
“I’m excited to be a part of something special and can’t wait to get to work,” Ford said.
Dom Izzo is the Sports Director at WDAY-TV. He began working for WDAY in 2006 as the weekend sports anchor and was promoted to Sports Director in 2010.
Nebraska Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using any fitness app. The goal is to reach 250 miles before the end of the year. Once completed, participants fill out a form on the Nebraska Game and Parks website to become eligible for prizes.
Mike Selman, a regular walker at Zorinsky Lake, said the challenge caught his attention.
“I think it’s great, as long as you put in the time and effort,” Selman said.
Selman said getting outdoors is already a big part of his routine.
“I absolutely love it, I love being outdoors, just the beauty, the nature, the trees, the water,” Selman said.
He said one of his favorite aspects of the challenge is the opportunity to explore Nebraska’s many outdoor spaces.
“Especially here, around Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Flanagan, you got great opportunities and great places to go,” Selman said.
When asked if he planned to submit his miles, Selman did not hesitate.
“I’ll definitely think about it, most definitely,” Selman said.
Between Memorial Day and the end of the year, logging just over 1 mile a day would be enough to reach the 250-mile goal and qualify for prizes.
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We’ll have to wait a bit longer to get into the Cowgirls’ Super Regional.
A rainy night in Lincoln meant the teams only managed to get four outs into the Super between Oklahoma State and Nebraska. The game is tied at 0. The weather delay lasted about two hours before they called it.
The game will resume at 4 p.m. Friday and be televised on ESPN2. They will not play another game Friday, as Game 2 will now take place at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Nebraska football team added its third 2027 offensive line commitment and addition from the state of Georgia on Wednesday.
Loganville (Ga.) Grayson offensive lineman KD Jones officially announced his commitment to NU this week. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Jones picked the Huskers over Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky and Virginia Tech. He visited Lincoln on May 6 and is scheduled to take his official visit to Nebraska on June 6.
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The Huskers first offered Jones in April, after offensive line coach Geep Wade had previously been recruiting him at Georgia Tech.
“Coach Wade called me and offered me today,” Jones told HuskerOnline on Apr. 25. “He has been on me for a long time, ever since he was at Tech. So his interest wasn’t anything new to me. He came to watch me train at school and was amazed. He offered the next day.”
Jones joins safety Corey Hadley from the state of Georgia in NU’s 2027 recruiting class.
“I knew nothing about Nebraska before the offer,” Jones said in April. But now that Coach Wade and Coach (Lonnie) Teasley are there, I know I can trust them.”
Jones had planned to take official visits to all the schools recruiting him, but his early commitment to NU appears to have shut down those visits.
He jones Omaha (Neb.) Millard North’s Matt Erickson and fellow Grayson product Jordan Agbanoma are the other offensive linemen in the Huskers’ 2027 recruiting class. He’s now the 10th commitment in Nebraska’s class of 2027.
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