

Sam Buckhanan
Carries 13, Valley City State 8-29-24; Rush yards: 73, Valley City State 8-29-24; TDs: 2, Sioux Falls 9-28-24; Longest run: 31, MSU, Mankato 9-21-24; Receptions: 1 (5 times); Receiving yards: 63, Winona State 11-16-24; Longest reception: 63, Winona State 11-16-24 Named to the Spring 2025 Vice President for Academic Affairs Honor Roll. ...Played in all 11 games, rushing the ball 65 rush for 296 yards and 2 touchdowns. Also caught 4 passes for 82 yards, made 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 assist), and forced a fumble. Played in 10 games rushing for 150 yards on 34 carries and 2 touchdowns. Also caught 1 pass for 43 yards, and had 4 tackles. 1st career touchdown an 18-yard run against Mary on 10-28-23 Did not play. Played baseball and football. ...Ran for 550 yards on 59 carried and 8 TDs in 5 games as a senior and caught 4 passes for 65 yards and 1 TD. ...Hit. .371 with 19 RBI in 23 games and also pitched in 10 games as a senior. …2-time 1st Team All-Conference. …Also played hockey and baseball. ...Graduated in 2022 from Gunnison High School.
- EnrolledSam Buckhanan (RB) enrolled in Minot State University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Minot State University | 9 | 9 | -- | Med. | 72 | 5.1 | 369 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Minot State University | 11 | 0 | -- | Low | 28 | 5.1 | 144 | 1 | 0 | -7 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Minot State University | 11 | 0 | -- | Med. | 65 | 4.6 | 296 | 2 | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 0 |
| 2023 | Minot State University | 10 | 0 | -- | Med. | 34 | 4.4 | 150 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 0 |
| Career | 41 | 9 | -- | Med. | 199 | 4.8 | 959 | 6 | 6 | 123 | 20.5 | 1 |
Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026









