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SDSU MOURNS PASSING OF NATE WHITE
6/25/2025 5:30:00 PM | Football
South Dakota State University is mourning the death of football student-athlete Nate White. He was 20 years old.
"Jackrabbit football is a brotherhood and today we are all hurting with the shocking news of the loss of Nate White," SDSU head coach Dan Jackson said. "Nate impacted our program with his hard work, determination and overall positive spirit. We grieve with his family and will honor his memory throughout the upcoming season."
A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, White joined the Jackrabbit football program as a transfer in January. He competed at running back in spring practice after previously spending two seasons at Wisconsin. White was one of the top prep recruits in the state of Wisconsin in 2022 after rushing for 1,345 yards and 26 touchdowns. During his junior season at Rufus King High School, he earned conference offensive player of the year honors as a quarterback, rushing for 1,163 yards and 22 touchdowns
"The South Dakota State University community is deeply saddened by the news of Nate White's passing," SDSU President Barry Dunn said. "While Nate had not been on campus long, he was not only beloved by his teammates and coaches, but also by faculty and those who had the opportunity to get to know him. This is certainly a sad time for our campus, community and the thousands of Jackrabbits supporters across the state and nation. Our hearts and prayers are with Nate's family, loved ones, teammates and anyone who knew him."
White was majoring in interdisciplinary studies.
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"Jackrabbit football is a brotherhood and today we are all hurting with the shocking news of the loss of Nate White," SDSU head coach Dan Jackson said. "Nate impacted our program with his hard work, determination and overall positive spirit. We grieve with his family and will honor his memory throughout the upcoming season."
A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, White joined the Jackrabbit football program as a transfer in January. He competed at running back in spring practice after previously spending two seasons at Wisconsin. White was one of the top prep recruits in the state of Wisconsin in 2022 after rushing for 1,345 yards and 26 touchdowns. During his junior season at Rufus King High School, he earned conference offensive player of the year honors as a quarterback, rushing for 1,163 yards and 22 touchdowns
"The South Dakota State University community is deeply saddened by the news of Nate White's passing," SDSU President Barry Dunn said. "While Nate had not been on campus long, he was not only beloved by his teammates and coaches, but also by faculty and those who had the opportunity to get to know him. This is certainly a sad time for our campus, community and the thousands of Jackrabbits supporters across the state and nation. Our hearts and prayers are with Nate's family, loved ones, teammates and anyone who knew him."
White was majoring in interdisciplinary studies.
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