Career
Has appeared in eight games for the Cougars, developing into a playmaking contributor in the secondary. Totaled 25 tackles, including 15 solo stops, with 2.0 tackles for loss. Added one interception for 27 return yards, two pass breakups, and one fumble recovery during his collegiate career. Has earned multiple academic honors, including NSIC Fall All-Academic Team recognition and NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence honors.
2025 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Played in seven games for the Cougars, totaling 23 tackles with 13 solo stops and 10 assisted tackles. Added one tackle for loss, one interception returned 27 yards, and two pass breakups while making an impact in the secondary. Earned NSIC Fall All-Academic Team honors for his work in the classroom.
2024 (Redshirt Freshman)
Appeared in one game for the Cougars, recording two tackles, one tackle for loss, and a fumble recovery. Earned NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence honors.
2023 (Redshirt)
Redshirted during his first season with the Cougars.
High School
Multi-sport athlete at Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg High School, competing in football, basketball, and baseball. Earned three All-District selections, two All-Section honors, and First Team West Central Area honors in football. Also was selected to the Minnesota State High School All-Star football team and earned two Defensive MVP awards along with all-around MVP recognition. In basketball, earned All-Conference honors, two All-Conference honorable mention selections, and conference Defensive Player of the Year recognition. Also was a four-time All-Conference selection in baseball.
Personal
Son of Angie and Wayne Rudningen. Has two siblings, Dylan and Logan.
