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SMSU FOOTBALL: Mustangs sign 27 on National Signing Day

MARSHALL – Southwest Minnesota State University head football coach Cory Sauter announced today the signing of 26 high school and one transfer student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to continue their academic and football careers at SMSU. Today’s announcement came on the first day student-athletes are allowed to sign National Letters of Intent.

Today’s list of signees includes student-athletes from seven different states including Minnesota (14), Wisconsin (5), Iowa (3), South Dakota (2), Illinois (1), Nebraska (1), and Washington (1).

The list of signees includes six offensive linemen, five defensive linemen, four linebackers, three defensive backs, three athletes, two wide receivers, one tight end, one running back, one quarterback and one kicker.

“We are excited for the 27 student-athletes who have decided to make SMSU their home for the next four to five years,” Sauter said. “We have built a very competitive football program over the last several years and this year’s class certainly will help continue that trend. I would like to thank our coaching staff for all their recruiting efforts over the last year. The 2017 class will create depth and competition within our football program; something that is essential for us to continue to grow. I cannot wait to get these student-athletes on campus and begin this journey together.”

SMSU is scheduled to begin spring practice on March 27 and will open the 2017 season tentatively on Thursday, Aug. 31, with a home conference game versus St. Cloud State at Mattke Field at the Schwan Regional Event Center.

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