Youngstown State @ UND

[UND-FB-FAN]

Huge opportunity this weekend in Grand Forks at the Alerus Center on October 11, 2025, at 3 PM versus Youngstown State (3-2). 
 

Youngstown State is 3-2 after defeating Mercyhurst and Robert Morris at home and then defeating Towson on the road. Their losses are to Michigan State (24-41) and on Saturday to South Dakota State (30-35) although they were leading at halftime. 

Youngstown State has a very good quarterback in Beau Brungard. Anyone who watched last year’s OT loss to Youngstown should remember him. He’s a very athletic QB that can make plays with his feet and his arm. Going to be a good challenge competing against him. 

Anyways, huge opportunity for 2025 UND football. Everyone get out to the Alerus Center on Saturday and enjoy our home conference opener against a very solid opponent. Get loud and cheer on UND to their second conference victory. We owe Youngstown one after last year.

Big QB duel between Brungard and our very own big-time gunslinger Jerry Kaminski. 

Let’s Go Hawks! 

 

[forksandspoons]

Just win! Crowd needs to be loud early and often to help out the defense. Their QB is playing at a very high level right now. 

[gfhockey]

Link to penguin message board?

[Und Princess]

Let's Go Hawks!!! I am SUPER excited!!!! My gameday Article with my game prediction will be up on my blog Saturday!!! Here's a link to the blog. https://ftstspotlight.blogspot.com/?m=1

 

[siouxweet]

41-17 UND.

[SiouxFan100]

Every game makes me nervous 

[siouxweet]

13 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said:

Every game makes me nervous 

Only games to be nervous about are Nov 8 and Nov 22 but both of those are at the Alerus.  This isn't Bubba ball anymore.

[Dustin]

I think this YSU will be a victory due to home field.  But I am not expecting a drubbing.  Probably something like 28-14, with that last UND TD coming in the 4th quarter.  I'll be curious what the betting lines are.

[AJS]

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.

[Big Green]

5 minutes ago, AJS said:

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.

Definitely not loser out.  Think 7-5 in MVFC would still get a bid in the Watered down FCS.  Would need to get 2 of 3 vs SDSU, NDSU and S. Illinois.

[90siouxfan]

Where's the look-a-like thread?

[siouxweet]

25 minutes ago, Big Green said:

Definitely not loser out.  Think 7-5 in MVFC would still get a bid in the Watered down FCS.  Would need to get 2 of 3 vs SDSU, NDSU and S. Illinois.

Yeah, FCS is quickly becoming what D2 became. 

[SIOUXFAN97]

2 minutes ago, siouxweet said:

Yeah, FCS is quickly becoming what D2 became. 

it's already there....

and it's back to d1-aa bc "fbs" actually uses a much better playoff formula than "fcs" now

 

[CMSioux]

Our defense is quietly flying under the radar especially the run defense. I like our chances as this staff has proven they can develop a solid game plan each week so far. Look at how Montana has run over every other opponent except us this year. 

[iramurphy]

Brungard will be a challenge. He has thrown for over 1000 yds and averages over 100 yds/gm on the ground including a game this year where he ran for over 200 yds. We had trouble containing him last year and allowed him to be the difference. 
Jerry is coming off of his best game, our RB’s are running well and Fleming and DeMontagnac both were impressive last week. It was good to finally see Hoskins get reps. 
Oline needs to dominate and our defense needs to contain Brungard. Last year we “over ran” the pocket too many times which allowed him to make plays with his arm and his legs when it looked like he might be sacked. 

[The Sicatoka]

Will this team be fat and happy after the road win, or will they take more. 

Another opportunity to make a loud, clear statement.

[Teeder11]

3 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

Brungard will be a challenge. He has thrown for over 1000 yds and averages over 100 yds/gm on the ground including a game this year where he ran for over 200 yds. We had trouble containing him last year and allowed him to be the difference. 
Jerry is coming off of his best game, our RB’s are running well and Fleming and DeMontagnac both were impressive last week. It was good to finally see Hoskins get reps. 
Oline needs to dominate and our defense needs to contain Brungard. Last year we “over ran” the pocket too many times which allowed him to make plays with his arm and his legs when it looked like he might be sacked. 

Hopefully a new base D is just what the Dr. ordered to allow Rucker and Vig to storm the edge and get home, with Wiltshire as a spy just in case #12  gets loose. 

[jdub27]

6 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

Brungard will be a challenge. He has thrown for over 1000 yds and averages over 100 yds/gm on the ground including a game this year where he ran for over 200 yds. We had trouble containing him last year and allowed him to be the difference. 
Jerry is coming off of his best game, our RB’s are running well and Fleming and DeMontagnac both were impressive last week. It was good to finally see Hoskins get reps. 
Oline needs to dominate and our defense needs to contain Brungard. Last year we “over ran” the pocket too many times which allowed him to make plays with his arm and his legs when it looked like he might be sacked. 

Might not be a bad week to break out a spy for the QB. Won't be the last time they may need it this year.
Shut down his running/scrambling and I think UND will be fine. Easier said than done. 

[forksandspoons]

8 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

Brungard will be a challenge. He has thrown for over 1000 yds and averages over 100 yds/gm on the ground including a game this year where he ran for over 200 yds. We had trouble containing him last year and allowed him to be the difference. 
Jerry is coming off of his best game, our RB’s are running well and Fleming and DeMontagnac both were impressive last week. It was good to finally see Hoskins get reps. 
Oline needs to dominate and our defense needs to contain Brungard. Last year we “over ran” the pocket too many times which allowed him to make plays with his arm and his legs when it looked like he might be sacked. 

Yes, I liked the speed Hoskins showed on his limited touches as well! 

[AJS]

1 hour ago, Big Green said:

Definitely not loser out.  Think 7-5 in MVFC would still get a bid in the Watered down FCS.  Would need to get 2 of 3 vs SDSU, NDSU and S. Illinois.

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

[iramurphy]

22 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Will this team be fat and happy after the road win, or will they take more. 

Another opportunity to make a loud, clear statement.

I think they stay hungry.  I don’t think they think beating UNI home or road will satisfy this team. 

[bubbaball69]

2 hours ago, siouxweet said:

41-17 UND.

Have you been drinking/smoking this morning, if we beat them that bad we will be ranked top 5 easily. I think the offense can do it but is the defense up to the task.

[F'n Hawks]

23 minutes ago, forksandspoons said:

Yes, I liked the speed Hoskins showed on his limited touches as well! 

Believe he has been a little banged up since the KSU game. Will be nice to have him back in the mix 

[AJS]

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. 

[bubbaball69]

5 minutes ago, AJS said:

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. 

I think WR is deep enough injuries are none factor so far, CB on the other hand we need all hands on deck.