STATS PERFORM – Indiana State football's Kimal Clark and Nic Yatsko were both recognized to the Stats Perform FCS All-American teams as announced by the organization on Wednesday afternoon.
 
Clark was named to the organization's First Team as a defensive back, while Yatsko earned Freshman All-American honors as a defensive back. It marked Clark's third All-American honor after being named to the Associated Press (First Team) and the FCS Football Central (Second) teams, while Yatsko receives his second nod after being named to the FCS Football Central Freshman All-American squad on Monday.
 
Clark, the MVFC Newcomer of the Year, was a 2025 Missouri Valley Football First Team All-Conference selection as a defensive back after leading the league in tackles with 145 stops and 12.08 tackles per game. He finished second overall in the NCAA FCS in total tackles per game on the year through the regular season.
 
Clark recorded 10 games with at least 10 tackles on the season, excelling in conference play posting a season-high 19 tackles against Illinois State, while adding 16 against Murray and 15 against both South Dakota State and North Dakota State. The Preseason Third Team All-American added 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks, while adding two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
 
Yatsko was the lone MVFC player honored on the Jerry Rice Award finalist list in being recognized as one of the top 25 freshmen in the country. The Terre Haute, Ind. native continues to add to his postseason accolades after a standout season on the field.
 
Yatsko recorded a career-high 14 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1 FF, and 1 FR in the Sycamores' win over SDSU. He wrapped up the season with a seven-tackle, 1.5 TFL, 1.0 sack game against Murray State and added a fumble recovery and two QB hurries. He finished the year tied for third on the team with 6.0 TFL and was second on the team with five QB hurries.
 
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