NDSU RB Barika Kpeenu (@barikakpeenu) had a breakout 2025 season, earning First Team All-MVFC honors.
The West Fargo native rushed for 1,005 yards and 20 TDs, while adding 20 receptions for 247 yards and a score through the air.
Kpeenu is set to showcase his talent at the American Bowl in a few weeks.
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#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #5 (x4): Transformed his career in one year, registering a school record 17 touchdown catches after having one career catch.
Was named a first-team all-league player, scoring six touchdowns in the final three games.
Number 5, Bryce Lance.
#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #8 (x5): Expected to be the top running back this season, after scoring seven touchdowns last year.
A local standout from West Fargo Sheyenne, his burst has been on display the last three years.
Number 8, Barika Kpeenu.
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#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #15 (x3): A standout receiver in 2024, grabbing his first three touchdown catches.
He finished with 16 catches for 303 yards and has big expectations for this coming fall.
One of the giants at wide receiver, number 15, Mekhi Collins.
#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #29: A standout returning on defense in 2025, after starting all 16 games at safety last year.
Registered his first two career interceptions last season and has big expectations for this upcoming year.
Number 29, Darius Givance.