Upcoming Event: Football versus Stetson on August 29, 2026 at 6 p.m.
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6 p.m.
Football
vs Stetson
South Dakota State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 43
Andrew Gustad
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 235
- Position:
- Tight End
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Volin, S.D.
- High School:
- Gayville-Volin H.S.
- Major:
- Civil Engineering
PRONUNCIATION
HONORS AND AWARDS
2025: Contributed as a combination fullback/tight end ... was the model of efficiency as he gained a first down and/or scored a touchdown on all eight of his offensive touches ... picked up a first down on all five of his short-yardage rushing attempts for a total of 14 yards, including carrying three times for seven yards in road win at Youngstown State (10/4) ... scored on all three of his receptions, covering 4 yards versus Sacramento State (8/30), 11 yards in Hobo Day victory against Northern Iowa (10/11) and 2 yards in home Football Championship Subdivision playoff win over New Hampshire (11/29)
2024: Played in six games while adding depth at the tight end position and on special teams ... did not factor into any statistics ... honored as Scout Special Teams Player of the Week in preparation for Beef Bowl game against Augustana (9/14)
2023: Made lone playing appearance of the season in season opener against Western Oregon, but made his mark on the practice field ... was named Scout Special Teams Player of the Week leading up to regular season games against Drake and Illinois State, as well as Football Championship Subdivision playoff games versus Mercer and UAlbany ... also was named a Scout Offense Player of the Week in preparation for Dakota Marker matchup with North Dakota State
BEFORE SDSU: Enrolled at SDSU after a highly decorated career at Gayville-Volin High School and joined the Jackrabbit football team in the spring of 2023 ... was a three-time all-conference honoree, as well as an all-state selection in 2021 ... tallied 114 total tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, as a prep senior
HONORS AND AWARDS
- College Sports Communicators Academic All-District (2025)
- Missouri Valley Football Conference Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention (2025)
- MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award (2023, 2024, 2025)
- MVFC Honor Roll (2023, 2024, 2025)
2025: Contributed as a combination fullback/tight end ... was the model of efficiency as he gained a first down and/or scored a touchdown on all eight of his offensive touches ... picked up a first down on all five of his short-yardage rushing attempts for a total of 14 yards, including carrying three times for seven yards in road win at Youngstown State (10/4) ... scored on all three of his receptions, covering 4 yards versus Sacramento State (8/30), 11 yards in Hobo Day victory against Northern Iowa (10/11) and 2 yards in home Football Championship Subdivision playoff win over New Hampshire (11/29)
2024: Played in six games while adding depth at the tight end position and on special teams ... did not factor into any statistics ... honored as Scout Special Teams Player of the Week in preparation for Beef Bowl game against Augustana (9/14)
2023: Made lone playing appearance of the season in season opener against Western Oregon, but made his mark on the practice field ... was named Scout Special Teams Player of the Week leading up to regular season games against Drake and Illinois State, as well as Football Championship Subdivision playoff games versus Mercer and UAlbany ... also was named a Scout Offense Player of the Week in preparation for Dakota Marker matchup with North Dakota State
BEFORE SDSU: Enrolled at SDSU after a highly decorated career at Gayville-Volin High School and joined the Jackrabbit football team in the spring of 2023 ... was a three-time all-conference honoree, as well as an all-state selection in 2021 ... tallied 114 total tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, as a prep senior
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