2025 Battle for the Sledge vs SMSU
Winona State defeats Southwest Minnesota 30-6 in the trophy game
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
Moment of the year · 2026
Won 28-0 vs Jamestown
Week 2 of 2026. A statement win, by 28 points.
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Conference
Northern Sun standing · 2026
10th in the Northern Sun
Winona State is 10th of 14 in the Northern Sun at 3-5. The path to the title is steep — the focus is on playoff positioning and rivalry wins.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota State | 8-0 |
| 2 | Minnesota Duluth | 7-1 |
| 3 | Augustana (SD) | 6-2 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls | 6-2 |
| 5 | Wayne State (NE) | 6-2 |
| 6 | Northern State | 5-3 |
| 7 | Bemidji State | 4-4 |
| 8 | Minnesota St Moorhead | 4-4 |
| 9 | Minot State | 3-5 |
| 10 | Winona State | 3-5 |
| 11 | Concordia St. Paul | 2-6 |
| 12 | University of Mary | 2-6 |
| 13 | Jamestown | 0-8 |
| 14 | Southwest Minnesota State | 0-8 |
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