North Dakota State Bison · All-time career leaders
North Dakota State Football Career Sacks Leaders
Jerry Dahl holds North Dakota State's career sacks record with 35.5 sacks (1973–1974). Kyle Emanuel (35.5) and Phil Hansen (35) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Derrek Tuszka (2016–2019), No. 5 on the list.
North Dakota State BisonUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Dahl | 1973–1974 | 35.5 |
| 1 | Kyle Emanuel | 2011–2014 | 35.5 |
| 3 | Phil Hansen | 1987–1990 | 35 |
| 4 | Greg Menard | 2014–2018 | 33.5 |
| 5 | Derrek Tuszka | 2016–2019 | 29.5 |
| 6 | Coulter Boyer | 2008–2011 | 27.5 |
| 7 | Cole Jirik | 2010–2013 | 26 |
| 8 | Mike Stratton | 1980–1983 | 22.5 |
| 9 | Don Meyer | 1975–1978 | 20.5 |
| 9 | Leif Murphy | 1999–2002 | 20.5 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at North Dakota State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.