Missouri State

Honors

• MVFC Honor Roll: 2024
• American Rivers Academic All-Conference: 2023
• MSU Athletic Director’s Honor Roll: Fall 2024, Spring 2025

2024
Played in the home opener against Lindenwood (9/14/24) in his lone appearance of the season ... Earned spot on MVFC Honor Roll ... Named to MSU Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

Iowa Central
Helped coach Jesse Montalto's Iowa Central team to a 7-4 season his freshman season (2023) and an appearance in the Game One Bowl ... Team finished seventh in the final NJCAA poll ... Earned academic all-conference laurels.

High School
Was a standout lineman for coach Paul Patterson at Norwalk (Iowa) Community High School ... Was a four-time academic all-district selection for the Warriors ... As a senior, he was part of a 5-4 playoff team while earning all-conference honors and playing in the River Battle Bowl ... Was also part of a 6-4 playoff team his junior year ... Also wrestled in high school.

Personal
Benjamin John Liedtke was born 11/23/04 in Dubuque, Iowa ... Son of Nate and Kerrie Liedtke of Nowalk, Iowa ... Has a sister, Kate ... Mom played college softball at Wartburg College ... Majoring in Construction Management.