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Football
at Montana State
South Dakota State University Athletics
2021 Football Roster
Morgan, Michael
Jersey Number 34
Michael Morgan
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 235
- Position:
- Fullback/Tight End
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- New Lenox, Ill.
- High School:
- Lincoln-Way Central H.S.
- Major:
- Civil Engineering
Bio
PRONUNCIATION
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll (2018, 2019)
2022: Again filled the dual role of lead blocker and tight end for the Jackrabbit offense ... played in 14 games with three starts ... hauled in 18-yard reception versus Western Illinois ... caught two passes for 10 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown reception late in first half, in Hobo Day victory over Indiana State ... extended the Jackrabbits' lead to 28-7 in second quarter of Football Championship Subdivision national title game against North Dakota State with a 44-yard touchdown catch and run ... honored with team's Effort Award in home opener versus UC Davis
2021: Saw action in all 15 games ... was named Outstanding Player of the Beef Bowl and also was named team's Offensive Player of the Week after catching touchdown passes of 11 and 55 yards in victory over Dixie State ... only other reception of the season came in Football Championship Subdivision semifinal playoff game at Montana State
2020-21: Moved to tight end and appeared in eight games ... caught passes in first two games of season, at Northern Iowa (3 yards) and North Dakota (12 yards) ... returned kickoff 11 yards in regular season finale at North Dakota State
2019: Backed up at fullback and contributed on special teams ... played in eight games, starting with home opener against Long Island ... did not factor into any statistics
2018: Redshirted ... honored as team's Scout Offense Player of the Week for his efforts on the practice field ... received team's Scout Offense Player of the Week award three times, leading up to games against Northern Iowa, South Dakota and Football Championship Subdivision playoff opener versus Duquesne
BEFORE SDSU: Michael garnered first-team all-state honors, along with all-conference and all-area recognition after rushing for 1,200 yards and scoring 20 touchdowns his senior season at Lincoln-Way Central High School ... honor roll student
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll (2018, 2019)
2022: Again filled the dual role of lead blocker and tight end for the Jackrabbit offense ... played in 14 games with three starts ... hauled in 18-yard reception versus Western Illinois ... caught two passes for 10 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown reception late in first half, in Hobo Day victory over Indiana State ... extended the Jackrabbits' lead to 28-7 in second quarter of Football Championship Subdivision national title game against North Dakota State with a 44-yard touchdown catch and run ... honored with team's Effort Award in home opener versus UC Davis
2021: Saw action in all 15 games ... was named Outstanding Player of the Beef Bowl and also was named team's Offensive Player of the Week after catching touchdown passes of 11 and 55 yards in victory over Dixie State ... only other reception of the season came in Football Championship Subdivision semifinal playoff game at Montana State
2020-21: Moved to tight end and appeared in eight games ... caught passes in first two games of season, at Northern Iowa (3 yards) and North Dakota (12 yards) ... returned kickoff 11 yards in regular season finale at North Dakota State
2019: Backed up at fullback and contributed on special teams ... played in eight games, starting with home opener against Long Island ... did not factor into any statistics
2018: Redshirted ... honored as team's Scout Offense Player of the Week for his efforts on the practice field ... received team's Scout Offense Player of the Week award three times, leading up to games against Northern Iowa, South Dakota and Football Championship Subdivision playoff opener versus Duquesne
BEFORE SDSU: Michael garnered first-team all-state honors, along with all-conference and all-area recognition after rushing for 1,200 yards and scoring 20 touchdowns his senior season at Lincoln-Way Central High School ... honor roll student
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