Gage Schmidt
Sophomore center on North Dakota State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 300 lb · North Mankato, MN · Mankato West HS
The story
2 center on North Dakota State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Gage Schmidt
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Polasek
Pass share
37.7%
72 pass / 119 run
Plays / game
63.7
3 games
Team sack rate
6.0%
84 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
Gage Schmidt is now graded as a developmental piece up front for North Dakota State.
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The unit he anchors ranks 6th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Dakota State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Center · North Dakota State
Returning around him
- 2 North Dakota State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (3 in / 7 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
North Dakota State · Last season: 12-1 · Talent rank #131 · 2026 recruiting class #117
Background
* 2024 MVFC Honor Roll 2025 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in 12 games...Backup center for an NDSU offensive line that was seventh in the FCS in rushing yards per game. 2024 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program...Did not participate in any games...Named to the Misso...