UND Football 360

North Dakota delivered one of the biggest wins in recent program history, knocking off No. 1 South Dakota State 21-10 at the Alerus Center.

Following the victory, head coach Eric Schmidt joins Tank McNamara to discuss UND's complete team performance, the mentality shift that helped the Fighting Hawks play their best football of the season, and why the offensive line set the tone against the top-ranked team in the country.

Plus, standout defensive back Grant Noland breaks down the defensive game plan that helped slow down South Dakota State, while running back Matt Lawson discusses the rushing attack, the performance of the offensive line, and the response following the loss at Northern Iowa.

Topics include:

✅ UND's 21-10 victory over No. 1 South Dakota State ✅ Jerry Kaminski's grit and leadership ✅ Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson's impact ✅ The dominance of the offensive line ✅ Grant Noland's defensive performance ✅ UND's response after the UNI loss ✅ Why Eric Schmidt believed this team was capable of more ✅ Looking ahead to South Dakota

UND improved to 6-2 overall and 3-1 in Missouri Valley Football Conference play with the victory.

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This week on UND Football 360, Kelly Howe and Tank McNamara break down North Dakota's disappointing loss to Northern Iowa and discuss what went wrong in Cedar Falls.

The guys debate whether UND is playing with the identity and edge needed to compete for a conference championship and explain why the Fighting Hawks still have everything in front of them despite the setback.

They also discuss the status of Jerry Kaminski, what a possible Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson start could mean for the offense, and preview a massive showdown with No. 1 South Dakota State inside the Alerus Center.

Plus: ✅ Why the defense deserved better against UNI ✅ The special teams mistakes that changed the game ✅ Kelly's thoughts on UND's lack of swagger ✅ Why South Dakota State remains the standard in the FCS ✅ Key matchups to watch Saturday ✅ Player Spotlight featuring Isaac Cariveau ✅ Coaches Corner with defensive tackles coach Tyson Maeva ✅ Score predictions and fan mailbag

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UND enters Week 7 ranked No. 4 in the Stats Perform Poll and No. 7 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, but are the Fighting Hawks really a Top-5 team? On this week's episode of UND Football 360, Kelly Howe and Tank McNamara break down UND's comeback win over Murray State, the continued rise of quarterback Jerry Kaminski, and the biggest challenges awaiting the Fighting Hawks as they head to Cedar Falls to take on Northern Iowa. The guys discuss whether UND's offense is becoming one of the most dangerous units in the FCS, the development of the running game, concerns surrounding the defense, and why Northern Iowa may be a tougher matchup than its record suggests. Plus, special interviews with UND quarterback Jerry Kaminski, special teams coordinator Shawn Kostich, and UND Hall of Famer Weston Dressler. Topics Include: • Is UND really a Top-5 team? • Northern Iowa preview • Jerry Kaminski's breakout season • UND defensive concerns • MVFC title and playoff implications • Shawn Kostich interview • Weston Dressler interview Subscribe to UND Football 360 on your favorite podcast platform and visit UNDFootball360.com for weekly coverage of Fighting Hawks football. #UND360

UND overcame a 21-0 deficit and scored 55 consecutive points to defeat Murray State 55-28 during Homecoming weekend at the Alerus Center.

Tank McNamara talks with Head Coach Eric Schmidt, Cameron Weir and Jonnie Wiltshire abut the slow start, key adjustments, the momentum-changing punt return touchdown, defensive improvements, and what the victory means moving forward.

The Fighting Hawks improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in Missouri Valley Football Conference play.

UND is 4-1 and back home after a three-game road stretch.

This week on UND Football 360, Kelly Howe and Tank McNamara discuss Jerry Kaminski's huge performance against Indiana State, concerns about UND's defense, Braden Mohr's breakout game, the search for the JYD identity, and what the Fighting Hawks need to do against Murray State.

Plus interviews with Braden Mohr, wide receivers coach K.J. Maye, and Grand Forks Herald reporter Tom Miller.

Nebraska was a great measuring stick for UND Football, and now it's time for Missouri Valley Conference play.

Tank McNamara and Kelly Howe break down the Fighting Hawks' trip to Lincoln, what they learned from the Nebraska loss, and why UND may be better for the experience moving forward.

This week's guests include:

✅ UND Center Ben Buxa ✅ UND Cornerbacks Coach Travis Stepps ✅ UND Senior Associate AD and Football SID Ryan Powell

Topics include:

• Nebraska game recap • What went wrong offensively • Adjustments made by UND's defense • Ben Buxa on offensive line communication and protection calls • The finger injury that didn't keep him off the field • Travis Stepps on Grant Nolan, Evan Clut and the young cornerbacks • Ryan Powell discusses returning to UND and the changing world of college sports media • Missouri Valley roundup • Indiana State preview and predictions

Plus Tank and Kelly share stories from an unforgettable weekend in Lincoln and discuss why the Fighting Hawks are positioned to bounce back as Valley play begins.

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🏈 GAME DAY IN LINCOLN

UND Football 360 is on location in Lincoln, Nebraska ahead of tonight's matchup between North Dakota and Nebraska.

Kelly Howe and Tank McNamara take in the atmosphere outside Memorial Stadium, discuss Nebraska's improvement under Matt Rhule, break down what UND must do to compete, and explain why Jerry Kaminski could be the key to a Fighting Hawks upset.

Tank also catches up with Head Coach Eric Schmidt at the team hotel on game day.

Topics include:

✅ The atmosphere surrounding Nebraska football

✅ What makes this Huskers team different

✅ How UND can control the game

✅ Eric Schmidt's game-day mindset

✅ The importance of complimentary football

✅ Why Jerry Kaminski is built for this stage

✅ UND's approach to special teams

✅ What Nebraska presents offensively

🏈 Kickoff: 6:00 PM CDT

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The Fighting Hawks are 3-0 and headed to Lincoln for one of the biggest matchups of the season.

This week on UND Football 360, Kelly Howe and Tank McNamara break down UND's 47-23 road win over Portland State, discuss the continued emergence of quarterback Jerry Kaminski, evaluate the offensive line, special teams, and defensive improvements, and look ahead to a showdown with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

We also sit down with standout EDGE defender Kaden Vig, Running Backs Coach DJ Davis, and UND Hall of Famer and NFL veteran Chad Mustard.

On This Episode:

🏈 Portland State Review

• Jerry Kaminski's career day
• Korey Tai emerging as a deep threat
• Grant Noland's standout performance
• Chuck Langama's kickoff return touchdown
• Areas UND still needs to improve

🏈 Player Spotlight: Kaden Vig

• Life as an EDGE in UND's 4-2-5 defense
• Playing alongside his brother Ty
• Preparing for Nebraska's physical offense

🏈 Coaches Corner: DJ Davis

• Building UND's running back room
• Recruiting philosophies
• The rise of Griffin Broderick
• Preparing for the Huskers

🏈 Guest of the Week: Chad Mustard

• UND Hall of Fame Class of 2026
• Basketball, football, and NFL memories
• Lessons learned at UND
• Thoughts on the Nebraska matchup

🏈 Trip Around the Valley

• Missouri Valley results
• FCS national landscape
• Conference contenders

🏈 Nebraska Preview

• Anthony Colandrea and the Husker offense
• Dana Holgorsen's impact
• Defensive keys for UND
• Score predictions

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North Dakota is 3-0 after a convincing 47-23 road victory over Portland State.

Tank McNamara was in Portland following the win and caught up with head coach Eric Schmidt, cornerback Grant Noland, and playmaker Charles Langama.

Coach Schmidt discusses the team's fourth-quarter surge, Jerry Kaminsky's career day, the defense's performance, and early thoughts on next week's matchup with Nebraska.

Grant Noland breaks down the secondary's effort against a talented Portland State receiving corps and discusses the defense's mindset in key moments.

Charles Langama talks about his 99-yard kickoff return touchdown, his growing comfort level in the offense, the running back room, and preparing for Nebraska.

Topics: • UND improves to 3-0 • Fourth-quarter dominance • Charles Langama's 99-yard kickoff return TD • Jerry Kaminsky's career-high passing day • Defensive performance • Road victory in Portland • Looking ahead to Nebraska

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The Fighting Hawks are 2-0 and showing why there is so much excitement around UND Football in 2026.

This week on UND Football 360, Kelly Howe and Tank McNamara break down UND's impressive 62-26 victory over St. Thomas, discuss another dominant defensive performance, and examine why Danny Freund's offense is becoming one of the most dangerous and unpredictable units in the FCS.

We discuss:

✅ UND's fast start and explosive offense ✅ Avery Dixon's pick-six and defensive dominance ✅ Jerry Kaminsky's continued growth at quarterback ✅ Caleb Goodloe's impact since arriving from Bowling Green ✅ Why UND's offensive line took a major step forward ✅ Portland State's new-look offense under Chris Fisk ✅ Key matchups and concerns entering Week 3 ✅ Kelly and Tank make their game predictions

Plus:

🎙 Caleb Goodloe joins the show 🎙 Linebackers coach Ben Watkins stops by the Coaches Corner

UND hits the road for the first time this season looking to improve to 3-0 before next week's showdown at Nebraska.

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