Former Badger and Milwaukee Native Nate White Dead at 20
- South Dakota State University announced on June 25, 2025, that running back Nate White, a Milwaukee native, has died at age 20.
- White transferred from Wisconsin to SDSU in January after spending two seasons with the Badgers without appearing in a game.
- White's roommate called police on the morning of June 25 to report he was unresponsive, and resuscitation efforts by responders were unsuccessful.
- Dan Jackson, head coach of SDSU, expressed that the Jackrabbit football community feels a deep sense of grief following the heartbreaking passing of Nate White.
- The Brookings Police Department is investigating White's death and urges anyone with information to contact them at 692-2113.
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College Football Running Back Dead Suddenly At 20
Athletes Who Unfortunately Passed Away In 2024 (1:45) South Dakota State confirmed Wednesday night that running back Nate White has died. He was only 20 years old. White started his college career at Wisconsin before transferring to South Dakota State. During the fall of 2024, he switched positions from wide receiver to running back. After not having much of a role in Luke Fickell's offense, he decided to join the Jackrabbits. Unfortunately, Whi…
SD State mourning death of Wisconsin transfer RB Nate White
South Dakota State running back Nate White died at age 20, the football program said in a statement late Wednesday. White spent his first two seasons at Wisconsin but didn’t get into a game. In January, he transferred to play for the Jackrabbits with three years of eligibility remaining. Police in Brookings, S.D., did not confirm a cause of death and said in a press release an active investigation is underway. “Jackrabbit football is a brotherho…
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