University of North Dakota Athletics

2013 (Sophomore): Appeared in eight games as a reserve running back and special teams contributor ... Rushed for a season-high 64 yards on seven carries in season-opening win vs. Valparaiso (Aug. 29) ... His 38-yard run against the Crusaders was the longest of the season by a UND running back ... Added seven carries for 49 yards in regular-season finale at UC Davis (Nov. 16) ... Also had first two career receptions for five yards against the Aggies ... Earned first letter.

2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in four games as a reserve running back and special teams contributor ... Rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries in his collegiate debut vs. South Dakota Mines (Aug. 30) ... Also had a season long 45-yard carry against the Hardrockers.

2011: Redshirt season.

Before UND: A 2011 graduate of Mountain Ridge High School ... Named to the All-Northwest Region first team as an offensive specialist as a senior ... Also earned honorable mention all-state honors ... Rushed for 1,124 yards and 16 touchdowns in final prep season for head coach Bobby Green ... Voted team's most valuable offensive player ... Added 12 receptions for 131 yards and returned one kickoff for a touchdown ... Earned all-region second team honors as a junior.

Personal: Majoring in Psychology  ... Son of Phillippi and Jodi Sparks ... Grandfather, Jim Wiedmann, played football for the Fighting Sioux in the 1960s ... Father, Phillippi, played football at Arizona State and in the National Football League for the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys.

Sparks's Career Rushing Statistics:

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