Ryniec Earns National Team of the Week Nod

Contact: Nicholas Osterloo , Director of Athletics Communication, 630-637-5324 D3football.com Team of the Week Sept. 8, 2026 – Claiming another Team of the Week honor, North Central College football player Sean Ryniec was the only kicker named to the first D3football.com Team of the Week for his 14-point performance in the Cardinals’ 44-21 victory over No. 2 Bethel University on Saturday. Ryniec was perfect on the day, finishing 3-for-3 on field goals and 5-for-5 on extra points. He converted a 56-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, tying the second-longest made field goal in school history. That kick was the…