Jim Pehringer

One of the greatest running backs in University of Sioux Falls school history, two-time honorable mention NAIA All-American (1988-89) Jim Pehringer ranks ninth in career scoring (298 points) and sixth in total touchdowns (49) at USF.

A native of Sheridan, Wyoming, Pehringer still ranks second in career rushing attempts (847) and fourth in rushing yards (3,454) at USF. When he left USF, he ranked first in career rushing yards. During his time with the program, Pehringer, who was named to the NAIA All-District Team in both 1989 and 1990, led USF to a 26-13 record. He led USF to a 10-1 season in 1988 when USF qualified for the NAIA playoffs for the first time in school history.

In his final three years, USF was 23-7-1. In 1988, Pehringer had 335 carries for 1,416 yards and 14 touchdowns in 1988. A year later (1989), he had 189 carries for 891 yards and 14 touchdowns. A three-time all-South Dakota Interstate Conference selection (1988-90), he was selected team MVP in both 1988 and 1990.

Pehringer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology/Animal Science at USF in 1991 and serves as superintendent of Gail Construction Company in Cody, Wyoming, where he lives with his wife Jennifer. He spent 26 years as a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He and his wife have two children: Josey and Tate, as well as one grandchild, Roman Liam.