Romfo Shines Bright: Named to FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team!

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) revealed the quarterback Simon Romfo as one among 54 individuals chosen for the 27th Annual Academic All-Star Team on Tuesday.

Fifty-four individuals achieved a position on the FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team. Football players from all FCS schools are eligible for this honor. Each nominee was mandated to have a minimum grade point average of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) in undergraduate or graduate studies and must have served as a starter or significant player with valid athletic credentials. They must have completed their second year of academic and athletic eligibility at their nominated institution and have finished at least one complete academic year at the designated school. Additionally, nominees were required to have participated in at least half of the games played at their assigned position.

By being selected for the FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team, Romfo became the ninth North Dakota student-athlete in the institution’s history to receive this recognition. The former UND players honored as part of the FCS Academic All-Star Team include Ben McNaboe (2023), Brian Labat (2015), Will Ratelle (2015), Ty Boyle (2010), Brandon Hellevang (2009), Andrew Miller (2009), Mitch Braegelmann (2008) and Danny Freund (2008).

A specialized Review Committee of FCS athletics directors was charged with the selection of the 2024 Academic All-Star Team. This year’s Review Committee included: Mark Benson, Albany (Chair); Kurt McGuffin, UT Martin; Sherryta Freeman, Lafayette; Skip Perkins, North Carolina Central; and Tom Michael, Eastern Illinois.

Romfo started all 12 matches as quarterback and placed No. 5 in the MVFC in passing touchdowns (18) for 2024. He completed 183 of 301 passes for 2,051 yards and 18 touchdowns, while throwing eight interceptions. Romfo rushed 101 times for 296 yards and four touchdowns. He recorded a season-high 57 rushing yards in the 27-24 victory over No. 4 Montana and achieved a season-best 287 passing yards in the 52-28 win against Idaho State. He concluded the season with two games featuring 20 or more completions and threw three touchdown passes in three separate games.

In the record books of UND’s Division I, Romfo currently stands at No. 4 in career completion percentage (61.2) and No. 6 in career touchdown passes (18). He is also positioned at No. 7 in career passes attempted (304), No. 8 in career passes completed (186), and No. 8 in career passing yards (2,069).

Beyond the field, Romfo also excels with 100.0 hours dedicated to community service at UND. He enjoys participating in UND’s Holiday Magic from Markus and volunteering for the Special Olympics.

He excels academically as well, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.93 while majoring in finance. Recently, Romfo was named a First Team member of the 2024 MVFC All-Academic Team. Following his graduation with a bachelor’s degree in finance, he intends to return to farming.

About the FCS ADA: Now in its 31st year, the mission of the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association is to promote Football Championship Subdivision football. For additional information on the FCS ADA, please visit www.fcsada.com. The FCS ADA operates under the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is celebrating its 60th year. For more details on NACDA and the 18 professional associations it encompasses, please visit www.nacda.com.