Darius Givance

* 2023 MVFC Honor Roll 2024 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 16 contests...Made four starts at free safety before starting the final 12 games at strong safety...Had 45 total tackles, sixth most for the Bison...Season-high six stops against Northern Iowa...Had at least four tackles in each of his last nine games in the season...Returned his first collegiate interception 29 yards against Southern Illinois...Also had a pick at Murray State two weeks later...Added three pass breakups during the year. 2023 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Special teams standout who played in all 15 games...Led the Bison with nine special teams tackles, all on kickoff coverage...Finished the year with 12 total tackles...Season-high three stops against Murray State...Made the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll. 2022 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program...Did not participate in any games. HIGH SCHOOL: 2022 graduate of Champlin Park High School...Three-year starter...Team captain as a senior...Played for coach Nick Keenan...Helped program to a state championship appearance and 10-1 record in 2019...Two-way player with over 1,200 all-purpose yards on offense and 94 tackles with five sacks on defense for his career...As a senior, recorded over 700 all-purpose yards with 68 tackles and three sacks...First-team all-state goalkeeper in soccer...All-conference performer in track and field...Also participates in volleyball and basketball. PERSONAL: Majoring in health and physical education...Son of DeShun and Brita...Has one sister, Saraeya, and three brothers, Ty, Cordell and DeShun Jr.