White transferred from the program this offseason.
The Wisconsin Badgers community faced some tragic news last week, as former running back Nate White passed away late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning.
“According to the Brookings Police Department, first responders were called to a home in the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue South shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, when a roommate reported that White was not breathing and was unresponsive in his bed,” InForum’s Matt Zimmer reported.
“Efforts by Brookings Ambulance and police units to resuscitate White were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead by the Brookings County coroner, who ordered that his body be moved to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls for an autopsy to be conducted.
“A cause of death has not yet been released, and police say an investigation remains ongoing.”
White, 20, had transferred to South Dakota State earlier this offseason after spending two seasons with the Badgers.
A Milwaukee native, White had committed to Wisconsin as a three-star recruit in the Class of 2023. He started his career at running back before moving to wide receiver last season. Moving back to running back at South Dakota State, White was reportedly the favorite to be the Jackrabbits’ starting tailback in 2025.
South Dakota State released a statement in the aftermath, mourning the loss of White.
“Jackrabbit football is a brotherhood and today we are all hurting with the shocking news of the loss of Nate White,” head coach Dan Jackson shared in a statement. “Nate impacted our program with his hard work, determination and overall positive spirit. We grieve with his family and will honor his memory throughout the upcoming season.”
According to InForum, the Jackrabbit Former Players Association raised roughly $17,000 to go toward the White family’s expenses. Additionally, on July 1, Pints and Quarts will hold its own fundraiser, donating a portion of all sales to the family.