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Eric Schmidt named head coach of North Dakota football program

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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…

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DI College Football Early Signing Day: Breaking Down NDSU/UND Classes and Local Athletes Signing their NLI

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES SIGN THEIR NLI TO PLAY DIVISION I COLLEGE FOOBTALL.
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -A day of dreams coming true for high school football athletes and college programs improving their futures. Wednesday marked the first day of the three-day early signing period for Division I football. The North Dakota State Bison added 32 high school athletes. A few of the local talent the Bison added includes Noah Nelson and Carter Dauner….

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UND Football Speaks on Head Coaching Search; Bubba Schweigert Stepping Down

INTERIM HEAD COACH AND OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR ISSAC FRUECHTE, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR BILL CHAVES AND BUBBA SCHWEIGERT ALL SPOKE AT A MONDAY PRESS CONFERENCE.
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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…

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Fruechte Hired as Offensive Coordinator at North Dakota

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– University of North Dakota head football coach Bubba Schweigert announced the addition of Isaac Fruechte to the North Dakota coaching staff on Sunday afternoon. Fruechte will take over as the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach and has spent the past two seasons at Winona State. “As part of the process of hiring our next offensive coordinator, it…

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Schuster Breaks Career Touchdown Record, Hawks Down Racers 45-31

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MURRAY, Ky. (UND ATHLETICS)- No. 13/15 North Dakota (6-3, 4-2 MVFC) defeated Murray State (2-7, 1-5 MVFC), 45-31, at Roy Stewart Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Fighting Hawks were in a tight game until Isaiah Smith broke a 21-yard rush for a touchdown late to give UND the 45-31 advantage. In the game, Tommy Schuster went 18-for-23 passing for 279 yards and five touchdowns….

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No. 15/17 North Dakota Holds Off Indiana State in Overtime Thriller, 36-33

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)- No. 15/17 North Dakota defeated Indiana State, 36-33, in an overtime thriller inside the Alerus Center on Saturday. The two teams combined to put up 36 points in the fourth quarter. The Sycamores (0-8, 0-5 MVFC) led 30-27 with just 47 seconds left in regulation after scoring a touchdown and two-point conversion. UND (5-3, 3-2…

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National Tight Ends Day: North Dakota Edition

LOCAL TIGHT END STARS SHARE THE THOUGHTS ON NATIONAL TIGHT ENDS DAY.
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Head Coach for North Dakota football, Bubba Schweigert said this past Monday, “It’s National tight ends week?” Yes, coach Schweigert and anyone else who was unaware of this amazing holiday. National Tight Ends day originated a few years back to appreciate all that Tight Ends can do on the football field. They can make catches, run…

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Northern Iowa Stuns No. 11/9 North Dakota, 27-0

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)- No. 11/9 North Dakota fell, 27-0, to Northern Iowa inside the UNI-Dome on Saturday. It marks the first time UND was shutout since Sept. 13, 2014 (L, 0-38 vs. Missouri State). Theo Day led the Northern Iowa (4-3, 3-1 MVFC) offensive attack, going 13-for-22 passing for 239 yards and two touchdowns. Sam Schnee was his…

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UND Rises in Polls; Gaven Ziebarth and Luke Skokna Receive MVFC Honors

UND RISES TO 11/9 IN DIFFERENT POLLS; ZIEBARTH AND SKOKNA HONORED FOR THEIR BIG GAMES.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — After Saturday’s win over NDSU, UND is just outside the Stats perform FCS Media poll at No. 11, but in the top 10 in the coaches poll at No. 9. The Fighting Hawks routed the Bison on Saturday 49-24 for their first win over them since 2003. The Hawks dominated all three phases of the…