Former Wisconsin Football Player Dies at 20 in South Dakota
- Nate White, a 20-year-old former University of Wisconsin running back, died late Tuesday in Brookings, South Dakota.
- After two seasons with the Wisconsin Badgers, White joined South Dakota State in January and was expected to be the starting tailback for the 2025 season.
- White was a three-star recruit from Milwaukee, earned second-team all-state honors in 2022, ran for 1,345 yards and scored 26 touchdowns that season, and was majoring in interdisciplinary studies at SDSU.
- SDSU coach Dan Jackson expressed that White made a significant contribution to the team through his dedication, perseverance, and uplifting attitude, and the squad intends to pay tribute to him during this season.
- The cause of White's death remains unreleased, and his passing has deeply saddened teammates, coaches, and the Wisconsin football community.
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