Bubba Schweigert

UND hosts nationally ranked Northern Iowa

Fighting Hawks looking to play complete game and continue home win streak

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)- UND returns to work at practice this week the fighting Hawks will renew an old rivalry against Northern Iowa. It’s  the The 56th annual Potato Bowl! Both teams faced FBS opponents UND gave Nebraska a fight and will take some lessons like cutting down on penalties, and playing a complete four quarters of football. The Panthers…

UND had a big game in Lincoln Nebraska, they hit the road to take on the power five opponent

The staff is proud of the effort the team gave and how they handled a intimidating environment

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)- UND had a big game in Lincoln Nebraska, they hit the road to take on the power five opponent to get a taste of competition at the highest level. After falling down 10 early the fighting hawks offense came alive and they were able to tie the game up heading into the half. The staff is…

UND Football Welcoming Challenge of Nebraska Week One

First time playing Big Ten Opponent since 1975

GRAND FORKS, N.D — North Dakota football opens up their season on the road against Nebraska. It’s the first time the Fighting Hawks are playing a Big Ten opponent since 1975. The capacity of Alerus Center is 21,000. At Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, it’s 90,000. Head coach Bubba Schweigert and the rest of the team know the challenge that lays…

UND Football Finding Confidence in Playing for Seniors

Fighting Hawks have played way into playoff discussion

GRAND FORKS, N.D — After dropping four of their first five conference games, North Dakota football has played their way back into playoff contention after back-to-back home wins. Most of those victories point to what linebacker, Jalen Morrison, called playing for the seniors. Saturday against South Dakota State could be the very last game that group plays unless a 6-5…

UND Football Finding Confidence in Victory

Fighting Hawks came from behind to beat Youngstown State on Saturday

GRAND FORKS, N.D — North Dakota football was finally on the other end of a close game. After having four of their first five conference match-ups become losses on the final possession, 17 unanswered points and 12 in the last 10 minutes lifted them to victory. It was just the Fighting Hawks second Missouri Valley win on the season with…

UND Football Uses Fourth Quarter Comeback to Beat Youngstown State

Fighting Hawks second Missouri Valley win

GRAND FORKS, N.D — North Dakota football gets their second Missouri Valley win of the season scoring 17 second half points to top Youngstown State, 24-21. It was all part of 354 yards of offense and converting on 21 first downs improving to 3-1 at the Alerus Center. KVRR Sports’ Brandon Blakney has your recap from Grand Forks. Categories: College,…

UND Football Looking to Execute Better on Offense After Back-to-Back Losses

Otis Weah held under 100 yards rushing two weeks in a row

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota football has fallen into a slump starting off Missouri Valley play with back-to back losses. The latest? A seven-point loss to South Dakota. In order to break out of it, the offense needs to make some adjustments. Opposing defenses have held their all-American running back in check. In the two losses, Otis Weah has…

UND Football “Turning The Page” After Loss to NDSU

Their loss ended 12-game home win streak

GRAND FORKS, N.D — On the other side of the loss to their in-state rival, North Dakota football has already turned the page to their next opponent, however won’t let the positives from Saturday go unnoticed. Going into the week, head coach Bubba Schweigert preached wanting to play a physical game and did just that. The Fighting Hawks kept it…

Schweigert Mentally Challenging UND in Short Week

Fighting Hawks play Utah State on Friday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Its all about the national stage for North Dakota football who gets ready For the second of back-to-back road games to open their season against Utah State on Friday night. The fighting hawks haven’t traveled to take on an FBS team since 2018 when facing Washington, however, its a little different this time around battling with…

UND Football Looking to “Set the Tone” with Road Wins to Start Season

Fighting Hawks open at Idaho State and Utah State

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Playing on the road has been North Dakota football’s kryptonite. Over the last three years, the Fighting Hawks have won just five times away from the Alerus Center. With back-to-back road contests starting a new season, the mood has changed. However, its not going to be an easy task getting that first dub. UND’s week one…