Dustin

And there’s a kickoff out of bounds.

Barely made that XP.

Is the backup kicker a freshman? Not sure if you want use one of the 4 games in this one, but I would be very interested in seeing what he can do.

What a lucky play. No way that is working against a quality team.

Schuster improvising a lot. Not poorly, mind you, but called plays seem to not be materializing.

Yep, I’ve been waiting all game, too. Passing game a little vanilla so far. My favorite play was that one where the guy was down at the 2. Can’t remember the receiver.

Wow, almost gave up a 1st down on 4th & 10. Defense is not noticeably improved yet.

First couple kickoffs were good, but now they’ve really dropped off.

Didn’t Shannon S call a Q TD reception on the game preview??!!

Maybe

A lot to be desired after one half , that is for sure.

O-line cannot let that happen in that situation, regardless of a fumble or incompletion.

Defense seems to be getting handled. Had some lucky breaks to keep the them scoreless (so far). I need to see a little more out of the offense, too.

We look like an average FCS team so far hopefully that is just some first half/ first game jitters.

On TV it didn’t even look like Stevens was lined up in the right spot. Not surprised he missed.

Needs to happen soon - hopefully this year.

Wow, was not expecting my comment to blow up into the topic of the day! I used the word “ALSO” because the ‘22 was in our favor at one point.

Yes, and the '21 game was also there for the taking. That team can be taken down. Probably some championship hangover plus a new coach. I can see them not being as good as everybody thinks.

Yup, whether it's 9-2 or 8-3 (both acceptable, and would be great seasons) or even 7-4 (hope not, but even that's better than many alternatives) the bar needs to be set by playoff victories. Has to be at least 1, and 2 should be the expectation. Anything beyond that would be a bonus this year, but would set the stage for (a) Frisco run(s) as the decade wears on.

I’m going out on a limb and saying we beat both SU’s this year. But we’ll probably stumble in a road game like UNI or USD. 9-2 is achievable, but what really matters is that they get to the playoff quarterfinals at a minimum.

I wonder if the GFH is interested in publishing their content as freelancers?

Anyone make it to the exhibition today?

Whatever the regular season record is, I need 2 playoff wins to feel we’ve really taken a step.

8-3 is really an honest prediction; not sticking their neck out much with an upset prediction vs Boise or SDSU. Agree, 8-3 is the go-to “safe” prediction for this season. Hey, I’m all for 8-3. It would be one of the the Best FCS seasons ever for us; it likely means we beat at least one of BSU, SDSU, NDSU, or UNI. A good step to take, for sure. Personally, I think we have the guns to get at least one more.

Very nice article on the Tupacs and their approach to the program. https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/college/how-und-volleyball-coaches-approached-recruiting-first-full-class