UND Football 360

UND Football just added a major piece to the 2027 recruiting class. Spirit Lake High School standout Bennett Stecker (6'5", 202 lbs) joins UNDFB360 to break down his commitment to the University of North Dakota after receiving multiple Division I offers.

In this interview, Bennett talks about:

• Why UND stood out over other D1 programs

• Why now was the right time to commit

• Family connections and who he leaned on most

• Playing TE/WR/DE and where he fits best

• Thoughts on UND's 2027 recruiting class

• What impressed him about UND's facilities and staff

• His multi‑sport background at Spirit Lake

• Summer plans, camps, and early enrollment possibilities

• What UND fans can expect from him

UND Football continues to build momentum — and Bennett Stecker is a big addition to the future of the program.

In this episode, Tank McNamara sits down with UND Football commit Coby Hammell, a 6'3", 210‑pound athlete out of Caledonia, Minnesota. Coby has played wide receiver, defensive end, and safety — but UND sees him as a linebacker with huge upside.

We talk about:

• Why UND felt like home

• His Grand Forks family ties

• The Caledonia → UND pipeline

• His multi‑sport background (basketball + track)

• How he's preparing for the next level

• What he wants to bring to the Fighting Hawks

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UND Football 360 sits down with one of the newest members of the 2025 recruiting class — Nebraska ATH Re'Aire Washington — who just announced his commitment to the University of North Dakota.

In this interview, Re'Aire talks about:

• Why UND felt like home

• His relationship with the coaching staff

• How he sees himself fitting into the Fighting Hawks system

• His goals for his freshman year

• What UND fans can expect from him on the field

Re'Aire is a dynamic athlete with speed, versatility, and a competitive edge — and UND fans are going to love what he brings to Grand Forks.

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Aquinas High School (WI) standout Brady Lee joins UND Football 360 after committing to play Division I football at the University of North Dakota.

Brady talks about why now was the right time to make his decision, the Division I recruiting process and visits to top programs in the region, and what ultimately made UND the right fit. He also shares his impressions of campus, UND game days at the Alerus Center, summer plans, and what he's looking forward to most as he prepares for college — both on and off the field.

Tank McNamara sits down with Caden Gutzmer, quarterback from Minnetonka High School and one of the highest‑ranked quarterback commits UND has landed in recent memory.

In this interview, Gutzmer talks about his recent verbal commitment to the University of North Dakota, detailing why UND stood out over other offers, the importance of development and stability in today's transfer‑portal era, and how the Fighting Hawks made him feel like a priority from day one.

Caden also breaks down his on‑field game, his ability as both a passer and runner, and how recovering from a knee injury helped him grow mentally as a quarterback. He shares his thoughts on fitting into UND's offense, early enrollment plans, and what he hopes to continue developing before arriving in Grand Forks.

Topics include:

• The moment he committed to UND
• Why development and stability mattered most
• What stood out about Coach Eric Schmidt and Coach Freund
• His playing style and athletic profile
• Lessons learned from injury adversity
• Fitting into UND's offense and quarterback room
• Message to Fighting Hawk fans

UND Football 360 is your source for in‑depth conversations and analysis covering University of North Dakota football.

Tank and Kelly are back with a fresh UND Football 360 episode, and spring ball is delivering plenty to talk about.

This episode features wide receiver Deng Deng, who is stepping into a bigger role in the offense this upcoming season. Deng shares why he's embracing the opportunity, how he's preparing for more responsibility, and what excites him most about the direction of the offense.

Tank and Kelly also dive into the impact of working with new wide receivers coach KJ Maye and offensive coordinator Danny Freund, including how their energy and teaching styles are already shaping the unit.

Head Coach Eric Schmidt joins the show with a full breakdown of both sides of the ball. He highlights players who are stepping up early in spring camp, updates on new additions to the roster, and what he's seeing from the team's overall competitiveness.

To start this episode, Tank and Kelly share some exciting UND Football 360 news as they continue exploring ways to elevate the show and expand coverage for fans.

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Tank McNamara and Kelly Howe sit down with key voices inside the UND Football program:

• LB Michael Devereaux on winter workouts and the evolution of UND's defense.

• Freshman OL Aiden Wunderlich on enrolling early and adjusting to college football.

• Head Coach Erich Schmidt on offseason progress, recruiting, and the updated 2026 schedule.

• New WR Coach KJ Maye on his background, coaching style, and ties to UND.

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UNDFB360 sits down with UND Football's first commit of the 2027 class — Minot, ND standout Ethan Howey. One of the top recruits in the state of North Dakota, Howey talks about why he chose UND, why he committed early, and what type of player Fighting Hawks fans can expect when he arrives on campus.

We dive into his recruitment, his connection to the program, his goals at UND, and what it means to represent North Dakota at the Division I level.

If you're a UND Football fan, a recruiting junkie, or just love following the pipeline of in‑state talent — this one is for you.

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UND Football 360 checks in with new Offensive Coordinator Danny Freund as he returns to UND.

We dig into what led to his decision, how he's evolved as a coach, and what he sees ahead for the Fighting Hawks offense.

Head Coach Eric Schmidt also joins the show to break down the transfer portal, roster movement, and what the offseason looks like for UND Football.

QB Jerry Kaminski and edge rusher Lance Rucker are both returning — and both are poised to be major leaders heading into 2026. We reflect on their seasons and what they bring to next year's team.

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Tank & Kelly break down UND's 2025 season with GF Herald beat writer Tom Miller.

🔹 4–2–5 defense dominance 🔹 Lance Rucker & Malachi McNeal's breakout 🔹 Special teams swings 🔹 Offensive struggles & WR depth 🔹 Portal needs + Jerry's future

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