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….
FARGO/GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – In a college football era where Name Image and Likeness (NIL) deals often look like little more than pay-for-play, two local standouts are proving the platform can be much more. North Dakota State’s Donovan Woolen and the University of North Dakota’s Kaden Vig are using their NIL opportunities not just for profit, but for a mission…
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 (KVRR) – North Dakota football added two players to their roster on Wednesday. They are bringing in a punter/kicker from Utah while also getting the son of a legendary player UND tight end. SIGNEES: Easton Choate – 5’10” Punter/Kicker / Syracuse, UT Carter Kleinsasser – 6’2” Edge Rusher / Mound, MN Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: UND Football
GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – New North Dakota Fighting Hawks head coach, Eric Schmidt, announced on Friday that Isaac Fruechte will stay in Grand Forks as the offensive coordinator. Fruechte first joined UND in January this year to be on former head coach Bubba Schweigert’s staff as the OC. “I’m excited to announce Isaac and his family are staying at UND,” said…
GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – The North Dakota Fighting Hawks football program introduced their newest head coach, Eric Schmidt, in Grand Forks on Wednesday. Schmidt is replacing Bubba Schweigert, returning to a school where he won a Division II title in 2001 and coached the Fighting Hawks defense in the second half of the 2010s. “It’s great to be back home. I’ll…
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…
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….
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…
