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Really excited for this one. Schmidt and this coaching staff have put this team in position to be in the conversation if they can get this one. Think they will. I've been really impressed with the defense; they've been so steady so far. Just solid. Offense will be just fine. HUGE game!

Two things can be true. (1) On Campus enrollment Fall of 2023 was bad (2) On campus revival starting with the FR class of 2024 has been incredible. It's not out of the question that the FR class of 2026 if trends continue could start with 1,000 more students than next year's Senior class (2023 FR) started with. That's insane. Keep the momentum up!

https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/of-unds-record-enrollment-of-15-844-an-estimated-10-500-students-are-on-campus

Really interested in an injury update. Was Stay the only one that returned last weekend that was also out against Valpo? Need some of those guys back. Walker was CB1 / Tai WR2.

Essentially was a pretty critical word you skipped over. Loser has an uphill battle for a spot.

Might seem dramatic, but this is essentially a “loser out” for a playoff bid. I’m excited to watch the defense get after it. Will be a great crowd on hand. Hawks cover the spread.

UNI appears to be a below average MVFC team. Like that they have them on the road to start off conference play. Keep things on schedule for this new era. Would like to see a two-score win.

Another good article. UND sets new all-time enrollment record in Fall 2025

I'm more looking for clarification on the actual numbers used. I took distance only students as 100% on-line. Or would that # include hybrid? Or are there on-line classes where you have to be in-person a time or two a semester? If so, the 95% would make more sense. Trying to cut through the BS (I'll be doing with UND's #'s as well).

I realize the spin / cherry picking of numbers that come along with these articles, but can someone explain the quote below vs what does distance only students mean from the chart? From Forum article talking about NDSU. The university said it also leads all North Dakota colleges and universities in in-person enrollment, with 95% of students taking classes on campus.

NDSU trends. Enrollment - 0% change since 2023 (which has been discussed) FTE's - Essentially 0% change since 2023 Full-Time Enrollment (both total / on-campus) - Both decreasing slightly each last 2 years Distance Only Students: Increasing Freshman Class Size: Increasing @Teeder11 do you know if NDSU is still matching the North Star Promise free tuition for MN students whose families make below 80k a year? I assume they are. One of the concerns I would have is although it would really help recruit FR class from Minnesota, would there be a lower retention rate? Would be interested how much money that's costing to fund a year matching that program. Will dive into UND's trends once they post.

Wasn’t that last years #?

Moving forward, 12 game schedules are the norm, correct? So, we can still expect a game to be scheduled for Aug 29 of next year?

When the official 2025 numbers come out next week, I'll search for these specific totals. They tell an incredibly important story. The huge FR class of 2024 helped the On Campus Undergrad total increase by 9% over the previous year, with Total Full-Time increasing by 7%. This helps answer the question, is the huge increases On-line or On-Campus? What's exciting too is if the 2024 / 2025 FR classes are the new normal, with slight increases, the 2026 & 2027 FR classes will be replacing really small classes. Where could enrollment be two years from now when everything levels off? Year Campus Totals # Credits / FTE 2024 Full-Time (Undergrad) 7715 114213 Total Full-Time 9591 139303 Year Part Time # Credits / FTE 2024 Undergrad 3318 19805 Total Part-Time 5428 30535 Year Campus Totals # Credits / FTE 2023 Full-Time (Undergrad) 7075 104084 Total Full-Time 8919 128283 Year Part Time # Credits / FTE 2023 Undergrad 3141 18564 Total Part-Time 5253 29080

Let me know if I'm missed someone. Current offers. Luke Starcevic (Kindred, ND) Blaket Betton (Shakopee, MN) Kingston Allen (Green Bay, WI) Brooks Bakko (Kindred, ND) Ethan McIntosh (Verona, WI) Brooklyn Bailey (Highlands Ranch, CO) Gyrell Smith (Dallas, TX) Ethan Posey (Lockport, IL) Tate Wallace (Iowa City, IA) Nehemiah Ombati (Shakopee, MN) Wyatt Valenta (Grimes, IA) Carter Temple (Kearney, MO)

100% - fairly broken logic from segments of this fanbase. What we know so far. They are close, but not there yet to beat an average P4 team or high level FCS team on the road. Very close. How does this translate to an average FCS team at home? High level FCS team at home? Elite FCS team at home? Above average / average FCS team on the road? I’m looking for a level of consistency and steady improvement. IF that happens, every game is winnable on the schedule. I understand the disappointment, but I don’t understand the negativity after 3 games from the product we’ve seen on the field.

I’d argue it could. Let’s reevaluate after Oct 18. We’ll know then where the 2025 version stands. If they continue to be 10-14 points better than last year. They could be a Tier 2 FCS team. No reason they couldn’t legitimate complete for the Championship next year.

Year 1 of the new era (3 games in). I’m looking at continued consistency moving forward. Is this team 14-17 pts better than previous 3 years? Wins will come & anyone who wouldn’t be happy with that is completely disingenuous. Let’s enjoy the ride. Time to double down on support, NIL. Everything is in place for this program to be one of the very few “haves” in FCS.

Ahead of schedule from a talent / on field performance. I get it, you have to win games. They will. This is a good team.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/north-dakota/und-breaks-enrollment-record-with-nearly-16-000-students

New era. Clearly for the program, but I also feel it from the fanbase. Will they win this upcoming Saturday? Maybe. On the road in an elite atmosphere against a very good FCS team. Call UND slight underdogs. Also feel this is a good weekend to play them. UND w/ an extra game (including FBS opponent), Montana only playing one (against D2 opponent). Win or lose, they'll look like they belong. What an opportunity though. Get the feeling "nationally" people are buying into this new era. Win and things go into overdrive.