Ben Buxa

2024 (Redshirt Freshman): Started all 12 games at center ... With the help of his blocking, North Dakota ranked No. 13 in the FCS in red-zone scoring (89.6 percent), No. 20 in third down conversion percentage (45.6), No. 20 in time of possession (31:32) and No. 25 in rushing offense per game (186.9 yards) ... Helped UND pile up over 400 yards of offense three times, highlighted by 601 yards in the 72-35 victory over Murray State ... Named to the MVFC All-Newcomer Team. 2023 (Freshman): Redshirt season ... Did not appear in any contests. Before UND: Spent four seasons on the offensive and defensive lines at Lakeside Lutheran HS … Named the Capitol Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2021 and 2022 … Earned First Team All-State honors on the offensive line as a senior … Finalist for the Joe Thomas Award … His blocking helped Lakeside amass 2,943 rushing yards and 38 rushing touchdowns in 2022 … Posted a team-leading 49 tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss and eight pass breakups as a senior. Personal: Majoring in mathematics.