UND-FB-FAN

This game will take great effort from UND’s players and coaches in order for UND to win. UND can sometimes surprise in the Alerus Center. Obviously worried about UND’s ability (or lack thereof) to stop Montana State’s running game. Game has a similar feel to 2017 game (Mon St won 49-21) when UND defense was depleted and awful. I’ll go ... Montana State 42 UND 28 Hope I’m wrong.

Well, of course.

Combo. Doing both.

I think UND has to have 8 in the box nearly every play. Make Montana State beat UND with the deep pass. Sure, it can happen that way, but it would be the more challenging task for MSU I’d say. Allowing MSU to get 5 + ypc up the gut each play definitely won’t lead to any success for UND. CJ Seigel, Holm, Blubaugh, etc. would be put out on an island and asked to make the necessary plays.

Recruitng deficiencies. Doesn't matter what scheme you run if you can’t recruit to it. Recruiting is the lifeblood of college football. 3-4, 4-3, 3-3-5, 4-6, 2-4-5, I don’t care. You have to recruit (and then develop) the big boys regardless of simple alignment.

Sounds like Morrison might play, albeit not at 100%. Mason Bennett will be out. Even if UND was completely healthy at defensive line, it would be tough to stop Montana State's running game. I agree with you; UND will need to scheme some things up to stop the run. Will likely have to play the numbers game and bring an extra player in the box and hope to not get beat on the deep pass. UND's offense has to show up big time in this game. Freund needs to scheme some things up like he did against UC Davis and score in bunches. I know I already said this, but SPECIAL TEAMS, SPECIAL TEAMS, SPECIAL TEAMS! UND can win the game if they play flawless in this area, something I'm not comfortable with. Need to make field goals when presented with the opportunity. Need to cover kicks and punts well because the defense needs all the field they can get to defend. Definitely cannot give up a blocked punt ...... alternatively, what if UND blocked a punt? Game changer

UND Defensive line vs Montana State offensive line is the battle to watch. Unfortunately the advantage goes to Montana State there. UND offense will need to likely carry the team to win. Need 30+ points from Freund led offense. Big overlooked factor is special teams. UND *HAS* to win special teams battle to win. Can’t miss field goals. Have to cover kickoffs and punts well.

Yes. Give the Hawk some love. I like the idea of a mascot. UND - despite all it’s holier than thou glory - is not above the mascot gig.

It’s neat. That’s 2 MVFC cities that have hosted College Gameday. None in the Big Sky. UND joining the right conference. Can they win within it, though? Stay tuned.

Oh c’mon it’s not that bad. Tough (inept) crowd.

So UND is 26th in attendance in the FCS? Well, I guess all work is done then. UND has fulfilled all expectations ... This is sarcasm, by the way. UND has potential to be top 15, easily. Just have to win games and put on a show at home with actual effort towards game presentation by UND and Alerus.

That’s how you win on the road. UND certainly did their job with turnovers and penalties vs Cal Poly; something UND wasn’t doing during previous road games. UND did what they needed to do to win the road game and they did. Good win. With that said, this isn’t a playoff team per the eye test. We’ll see if they can be consistent enough to win 4 in a row and steadily improve. I don’t like relying on consistency with a Bubba Schweigert football team, though. Idaho State lost 45-21 today.

So we should all be very happy that UND is at the same level of Cal Poly in terms of attendance ...... Oh, Montana and Montana State are in the Big Sky Conference, right?

COACHING makes a difference. Who would’ve thought? Completely different program under Troy Taylor who brings FBS experience (Utah OC 17-18) and Big Sky experience (EWU OC 16) to the table. Same facilities at Sac State, also.

UND wins! Great job, boys! Way to bounce back. Awesome play calls at the end by both Freund (CLOYD 4th down TD) and Schmidt (Pressure and sack on final drive).

This color commentator is a moron. I hope UND wins and he explodes afterwards. What an embarrassing homer. That sack by Donnell Rodgers was completely legal, hit him low while the QB has the ball.

It’s great to see him involved in the offense. Props to him and Danny Freund. And I still loathe Paul Rudolph.

Alex Cloyd TD! Great call Danny Freund!

God awful to listen to. Brutal.

That’s how you play 3rd down defense!! Great man to man coverage with pressure resulting in sack

Awful. If that comes to fruition (two 3 win seasons in past 3 years), the axe must fall. UND football and UND supporters deserve much better than that.

Blubaugh .... my god

Lost Morrison, another defensive linemen. Strength and conditioning and depth/recruiting deficits, again. Repeat of 2017.

My comments from 2017 stand.

God this is hard to watch. I’d like a different flavor, please.