2026 Spring Football Roster
Biography
2025 (Redshirt Junior)
- CSC Academic All-District
- Played in 10 games at quarterback for the ‘Cats
- Rushed for career highs in rushing yards in a game (106 vs. MSU Moorhead) and rushing yards in a season (268)
- Started at QB in the Wildcats first win since 2022 against Roosevelt on 10/18/25, adding a 67-yard rushing touchdown to NMU’s dominant rushing performance that day
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore)
- Played in six games with one start at QB
- Threw a TD and ran for a season-high 84 yards on 11/9/24 vs. Davenport
- Ran for 165 yards on 38 carries
- Ran for a TD vs. Wayne State on 11/16/24
Before NMU
- Transfer from Michigan Tech
- Also played hockey and competed in track in high school
Personal
- Son of Jamie Ridl and Molly Mikesch
- From Marquette, Michigan
- Hobbies include golfing
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2024Redshirt Sophomore
QB
5'11"
185 lbs
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2025Junior
QB
5'11"
185 lbs
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2026Senior
QB
5'11"
185 lbs
