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They would have a very solid resume even at 7-5 with wins versus SIU and YSU, but ultimately they should and will go 8-4 making this is a non-issue.

They’re in a rough patch, but next week (Murray State) should allow them to build key confidence for a crucial home matchup versus South Dakota State on 11/22. If UND defense continues what they’re doing, the UND offense only has to make a few more plays per game to be in position to consistently win games. They’re close, but certainly not there yet.

UND is a total of 14 points from being 10-0. Defensive turnaround is a mastery. Offense and kicking game is below the standard right now. UND will definitely make the playoffs if they beat Murray State and the jackbunnies of South Dakota State. Next 2 games. **Help the cause, stop complaining, cheer at the games (esp. the next home game), and donate some of that cash to NIL

Less than a year ago. Eric Schmidt

True and false. Going all the way back to Bill Walsh, successful offensive football is never about banging your head against a wall. You never want to minimize your offense to just making one player overcome another. When the defense is sold out to stop one thing, you need to go to something different. There were some opportunities for different play calls yesterday, as such, but I agree with you that the players ultimately need to make the plays and they didn’t make enough at the end of the day. What makes this sting is they didn’t need to make 4 or 5 more plays, just 1 more play wouldve been enough and UND would be in the driver seat for the conference championship. Instead, we’re fighting for a playoff spot and ag college and their cocky a**hole fans got to celebrate on our home turf if there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, it’s that this program and current team is very close…one play away from beating the best team in FCS football keep grinding and this team can make a deep, deep playoff run

This is a key issue. To win 2 minute drills - which UND is 0-4 on currently this season - you need studs who can make plays even when the whole building knows you’re passing every down. UND doesn’t have that and needs that, but also there are intricacies in timing, coverage recognition, knowing when to check down versus test the coverage, etc. that just aren’t clicking right now.

There’s other options fortunately

Never justify mediocrity, ever. No one at UND wants to be average, and that includes not accepting the excuse of “it takes time”… Play-calling could’ve been different, sure, on both goalline sequence and 4th and short call, but ultimately need to execute better also. Not coming away with at least 3 points after goalline sequence is absolutely inexcusable. That missed FG was the crux. UND is 0-4 versus good teams despite the defense putting them into position each and every time to win. Offense needs to do better. Don’t heavily weigh what UND is doing versus Valpo, Portland State and Indiana State into your equation. That’s not our tier. But as I said, solution is complex; play-calling, mindset, execution, and needing better play-makers on the field are all factors.

Luke S. or even Danny Freund back at UND as an OC would be amazing, but of course unlikely, as both raking in cash as FBS coordinators. Of course, it was unlikely that Schmidt would come back here after his FBS success and now he’s back, so never say never. Now, if you can get some of those hockey boosters to redirect UND funds to the actual #1 sport in North Dakota and America (football), then we may have a chance to further upgrade…

Defense was pretty much perfect. Holding ag college to 15 points should always lead to a win … Offense and special teams (missed field goal) simply didn’t get it done. UND is not 1-3 or 2-2 in one score games and 2 minute drills; they are now 0-4. That is unacceptable and officially the current problem at hand. Now, the answer to the problem is more complex, but it includes better play-calling, better execution and eventually better play-makers for UND on the field. From a ST perspective, need better (and more reliable) field-goal kicking. Grand Forks Herald also recognizes this issue

Noise situation was good but could be better. Band plays too damn much when UND has the ball (is on offense) and fans need to be loud on all downs when UND is on defense. F’ the “fans” who complain about those around them that are excited and wanting to amp up the atmosphere ... it’s simple, teach that you go home and watch the game if you don’t like the participation/ noise or learn to join in… Anyways, UND’s offense lost the game today. Very disappointing. Get back to work boys. Fruechte and his unit needs to do better. Coach Schmidt and his JYDs deserved the win today, D balled out, O needs to be better … 4 losses by a total of 14 pts and all 4 games defense gave UND a chance to win via 2 minute drill and the O continues to falter …

Gonna be a fun December. Not enough being said about UND holding all the cards … because they do… UND wins the f’n conference if they win their 3 next games, 2 of which are at home and the road game is versus Murray State… But it all starts on Saturday versus Ag Central … LGH Gonna be fun. Ya’ll get your popcorn ready

Yes, AD Chaves is now on the committee (thank God), but he can’t reset all the previously instilled bias and propaganda from NDAC instantaneously.

You’ll feel better Saturday evening.

That’s not fair at all. What UND did in 2016 vs Richmond under Bubba shouldn’t impact 2025 UND under Schmidt … but it does in fact prove bias (much of which is spread by ag school propagandists). There’s still plenty of opportunities in 2025 though so nothing to be overly worried about.

Makes no sense; obvious bias in place for NDAC and South Dakota St. UND getting punished more for losing on the road to South Dakota than South Dakota State losing at home to Indiana State … Anyways, it still will all work out if UND takes care of business the next few weeks … onward

Both programs are better off than they were in 2023. We’ll see how it goes… two really good FCS football teams between the white lines on Saturday …

Disagree: in 2023, UND was coming off crushing and humiliating losses at Boise State and at South Dakota State before then beating lowly Western Illinois at the Alerus just prior to playing ndsu. Then went on road vs UNI and laid an egg. Bottomline is UND is a different (and better) team in the Alerus than on the road, although we’ve seen adequate road improvement this season under Schmidty across the board. 2025 UND is A LOT better than 2023 UND in my opinion. UND will be a different animal this Saturday compared to last Saturday. Come by the AL and enjoy. Time will tell. UND football supporters should be ready to go.

NDSU lost at USD last season and then went on to win a natty … we’ll be just fine enjoy the upcoming win and get back on board

Beautiful, ain’t it?

You’re wrong (respectfully)

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Amen!

Yes. We have good players that will get their hands on several balls. I’m guessing might even get a pick six.

Payton is a very good player; he’s also an overhyped product of the Fargo hype machine; he’s a Nebraska kid who shoulda stayed in Nebraska to play for the Huskers as a PWO. UND will expose him. LGH