North Dakota State Kicker Drew Klein Sets New School Record with 56-Yard Field Goal
North Dakota State kicker Drew Klein set a new school record with a 56-yard field goal at Falcon Stadium in Air Force, attributing some of his success to the higher elevation.
Fargo Valley City, ND, September 18, 2026 — North Dakota State’s kicker, Drew Klein, has established a new school record for the longest field goal after successfully making a 56-yard attempt. The record-setting kick took place at Falcon Stadium, located in Air Force.
Klein himself has indicated that the higher elevation of Falcon Stadium may have contributed to his ability to achieve this record distance. While the exact date of this record-setting performance and the opponent were not provided in the summary, the achievement marks a significant moment for the North Dakota State football program.
The summary did not include details regarding the previous school record holder or the distance of their record, nor did it specify the game circumstances surrounding Klein’s successful kick. Further information regarding the specifics of the previous record and the context of this recent accomplishment was not available.
Falcon Stadium’s altitude is known to be a factor in athletic performance, with thinner air potentially affecting the trajectory and distance of kicked balls. Klein’s attributed success to this environmental condition highlights a common consideration for athletes competing in high-altitude venues.
This 56-yard field goal by Drew Klein stands as the new benchmark for the North Dakota State football program. Details regarding the game and its outcome were not specified in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeff Kolpack on www.inforum.com, see more information here.
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