NCAA Division I FCS football championship set to start with former Millard West High School’s Tyler Thaden competing

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Nov 26, 2025
ByOmaha City Wire
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Tyler Thaden, a former standout at Millard West High School and current player for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, will participate in the NCAA Division I FCS Football Championship.

The team will start the tournament as the 13th seed, facing off against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, who hold the same seed.

The opening game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29, at 12 p.m.

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Tyler Thaden — Freshman — 6′6″ — 290 — Hometown: Elkhorn

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