UND Football 360

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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The Fighting Hawks are 2-0.

North Dakota exploded for 62 points and cruised past St. Thomas 62-26 in the 60th Annual Potato Bowl USA game at the Alerus Center.

Tank McNamara visits with head coach Eric Schmidt following the victory as the Hawks improve to 2-0 on the season. Schmidt discusses the fast start, Avery Dixon's pick-six, Charles Langama's breakout performance, special teams, and preparing for next week's road trip to Portland State.

Quarterback Jerry Kaminski joins the show after throwing a career-high five touchdown passes, while linebacker Michael Devereaux discusses the defensive performance and the growth of a young defense.

In this episode:

✅ Eric Schmidt Postgame ✅ Jerry Kaminski ✅ Michael Devereaux ✅ Potato Bowl Recap ✅ Portland State Preview

North Dakota returns to action next Saturday at Portland State.

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North Dakota opened the 2026 season with a convincing 42-21 victory over LIU at the Alerus Center.

On this episode of UND Football 360, Tank McNamara visits with head coach Eric Schmidt, offensive lineman Liam Becher and defensive back Jonnie Wiltshire following the season-opening win.

Topics include:

✅ UND's explosive 42-point first half ✅ Jerry Kaminski's impressive performance ✅ Caleb Goodloe's big UND debut ✅ Danny Freund's return as offensive coordinator ✅ Jonnie Wiltshire's interception ✅ Defensive adjustments heading into Week 2 ✅ Looking ahead to St. Thomas

The Fighting Hawks improved to 19-0 in Division I home openers and showcased the depth, playmakers and championship expectations that surround this 2026 squad.

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UND Football 360 kicks off Week One with major news — Lance Rucker is out. Cornerbacks coach Jon Anderson joins the show to break down the next man up, how the EDGE room adjusts, and what UND needs from its secondary heading into Thursday night's matchup with Long Island.

Tank and Kelly also dive into:

• UND's Top‑10 preseason buzz

• Fall camp takeaways

• LIU's two‑QB system

• Key matchups for Thursday

• Missouri Valley "Trip Around the League"

• Pregame show sponsors + Week One energy

We're also joined by LIU color analyst Anthony Morello for a full Sharks preview — QB situation, transfers, defensive rebuild, and what UND fans should expect Thursday night.

Kickoff is Thursday at 7:00 PM — tailgating opens at noon. UND fans are fired up, and so are we.

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UNDFOOTBALL360 was on campus this week for a full look inside UND Football Fall Camp. We sat down with Head Coach Eric Schmidt, Offensive Coordinator Danny Freund, Offensive Tackle Trace Thaden, and Cornerback Grant Noland for an in‑depth conversation on where the team stands heading into Week One.

Coach Schmidt shares what he's seeing from his team's maturity, leadership, and chemistry, and breaks down early prep for LIU. He also dives into defensive depth, emerging players, and how the program is building a player‑led culture.

Coach Freund joins the show to talk offensive identity, QB run game, fall camp progress, and how this version of the UND offense differs from years past. He explains tempo, formations, play‑calling philosophy, and how the staff plans to attack defenses in 2026.

We also catch up with Trace Thaden and Grant Noland for player‑level insight on camp intensity, competition, and expectations heading into the season.

A full Fall Camp report from inside the program — packed with updates, analysis, and interviews you won't get anywhere else.

UND Football 360 — Fall Camp Episode

Tank and Kelly sit down as UND Football officially opens Fall Camp, breaking down early storylines, position battles, and what they're watching as the 2026 season gets underway. The guys talk through expectations, roster development, and the energy around the program as camp ramps up.

They're joined by Tom Miller of the Grand Forks Herald, who shares his perspective on UND's camp start, key players to watch, and how the team is shaping up heading into the season. Tom gives insight from the media side, including what he's seen early and what fans should keep an eye on.

🎙️ Topics include: • Fall Camp #1 observations • Early standouts and position battles • UND's outlook for the 2026 season • Tom Miller's camp notes & media perspective • What's next as camp continues

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Tank and Kelly sit down with UND quarterback Jerry Kaminski fresh off his experience at the Manning Passing Academy. Jerry breaks down what he learned, how the camp sharpened his game, and what he's bringing back to Grand Forks. We also dive into UND's offseason—leadership, development, expectations, and how the quarterback room is preparing for the fall. A great look inside the mindset of one of the program's key returning players.

Tank McNamara sits down with four of UND's newest verbal commits — Miles Felton, Bryce Johnson Jr, Brayden Mueller, and Max Mannausau — for a special UND Football 360 recruiting roundtable.

Each prospect shares their story, why UND felt like home, and what they hope to bring to the Fighting Hawks program. From in‑state standouts to Twin Cities playmakers, this group represents a strong foundation for UND's future.

Interviews include:

• Miles Felton — Champlin Park QB/LB Why UND separated itself, his connection with the staff, and how he sees himself fitting into the offense.

• Bryce Johnson Jr — Bellevue West WR His relationship with the UND coaches, what drew him to Grand Forks, and his mindset heading into his senior year.

• Brayden Mueller — Texas WR How the UND connection started, what impressed him about the program, and why he chose UND over other D1 interest.

• Max Mannausau — Grand Forks Red River WR Growing up in a UND family, carrying on the tradition, and what it means to stay home and represent the Hawks.

This episode gives fans a first look at the personalities, motivations, and competitive edge of UND's next wave of talent.

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UND Football 360 brings you a special three‑part episode featuring the newest members of the 2027 recruiting class — all of whom verbally committed to the University of North Dakota after Flagship Camp #1.

This episode includes interviews with:

Fresh off his commitment, Isaiah talks about his mindset entering camp, competing in front of the UND staff, and the moment he knew UND was home. He also shares his family connections, multi‑sport background, and what he hopes to bring to the offensive line room.

Luke breaks down his recruiting process, his approach to camp with so many coaches watching, and why UND stood out. He discusses his development as a left tackle, the people he leaned on during the process, and his excitement about the 2027 class.

Parker talks through his camp performance, how the UND staff evaluated him, and what led to his commitment. He shares insight into his high school sports background, summer plans, and what UND fans can expect from him.