GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS) – North Dakota head football coach Eric Schmidt announced 26 prospective student-athletes have signed with the Fighting Hawks on Wednesday morning. “I am really excited to add these young men to our family,” said Coach Schmidt. “I feel like we addressed a lot of needs with talented guys who are wired the right way and love football….
GRAND FORKS (KVRR)— Inside the Alerus Center on Saturday afternoon, emotions bounced between frustration and uncertainty for North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks had just dropped their regular-season finale to rival South Dakota State, and with a 7-5 record, they were left to wonder whether their name would be called on Selection Sunday. It was — and the mood changed instantly. “It’s…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves announced on Sunday evening that Eric Schmidt has been named the 28th head coach of the North Dakota football program, pending a background check. “I am excited to welcome back Coach Schmidt to North Dakota as our newest football coach,” said Chaves. “Eric brings a wealth of…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS) – University of North Dakota interim head football coach Isaac Fruechte announced 23 prospective student-athletes have signed with the Fighting Hawks on Wednesday. Coach Fruechte on the class “We are extremely excited to announce our Signing Class and I can’t thank Coach Bubba Schweigert enough for the leadership in getting our great signing class put together,” said Coach Fruechte….
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota football is searching for its next head coach after Bubba Schweigert announced over the weekend he is stepping down after 11 seasons. In total, Schweigert coached for about 40 years with 25 of them at the University of North Dakota. Now, a new era is on the Horizon. The University announced that Schweigert…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves and Head Coach Bubba Schweigert jointly announced on Saturday that Schweigert will be stepping down as head coach after 11 seasons at the helm and transitioning to a senior administrative role within the athletic department as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Engagement and Mentorship. “I want…
PHOTO/RUSSELL HONS GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– In a game that was a back-and-forth affair, No. 5 South Dakota (8-2, 6-1 MVFC) scored the first 25 points of the second half and outlasted North Dakota, 42-36, inside the Alerus Center on Saturday afternoon. It was the first win in Grand Forks for the Coyotes since 1985 and the first back-to-back…
Photo/Max Mueller GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS/KVRR) – No. 3 South Dakota State defeated No. 21/23 North Dakota, 38-7, inside the Alerus Center on Saturday afternoon. For the Fighting Hawks, it marks just the fourth loss inside the friendly confines in their last 34 home games. Isaiah Smith scored the opening points for UND (5-5, 2-4 MVFC) with a 62-yard touchdown…
FARGO (KVRR) – Here are the scores from the quarterfinals for North Dakota Class 3A and 2A football on November 1! CLASS 3A: QUARTERFINALS: W#4 Bismarck Legacy 0 @ E#1 West Fargo Sheyenne 28 E#3 Shanley 7 @ W#2 Bismarck 42 E#4 West Fargo 0 @ W#1 Minot 23 W#3 Mandan 20 @ E#2 Fargo Davies 35 SEMIFINALS: W#2 Bismarck…
FARGO (KVRR) – This Saturday is the first round of the North Dakota Class A football playoffs. Let’s take a look at the matchups. Round 1: Carrington @ #1 Kindred 1:00 p.m. Saturday Ray/Powers Lake @ #8 Shiloh Christian 2:00 p.m. Saturday Bottineau @ #4 Central Cass 2:00 p.m. Saturday Dickinson Trinity @ #5 Bishop Ryan-Our Redeemer’s 2:30 p.m. Saturday…
