2026 UND Football Season Thread

[Wilbur]

Down to counting the days until fall camp gets rolling.  Really excited about the group this year, and a big early test at Nebraska that will show if the kids are ready to take the next step.  I'm excited to see more creativity on the offensive side of the ball, and I know that Jerry will only grow with Danny by his side. 

Thursday night football to open the slate should be rocking.   

[UND Football Fan]

One thing I’ll be interested is with Danny coming in with extra experience and Gordie as TE/ Run game coordinator, I’m hoping to see more use of TE for passing game and Danny not forgetting to run the ball when it is working. If there has been any criticism of Danny when he was here was that he was not patient in running the ball when we were successful. 
 

If our Defense continues to develop depth and play at a high level. Danny can be more aggressive on offense. When he was here before I felt he had to be more methodical on offense to keep our defense off the field. 

[SIOUXFAN97]

41 minutes ago, UND Football Fan said:

One thing I’ll be interested is with Danny coming in with extra experience and Gordie as TE/ Run game coordinator, I’m hoping to see more use of TE for passing game and Danny not forgetting to run the ball when it is working. If there has been any criticism of Danny when he was here was that he was not patient in running the ball when we were successful. 
 

If our Defense continues to develop depth and play at a high level. Danny can be more aggressive on offense. When he was here before I felt he had to be more methodical on offense to keep our defense off the field. 

did someone say TE?

danny didn't use the ones he had last time and  a couple of them were legit beasts......

return of TEU?

[sioux24/7]

Looks like UND released an updated roster (minus incoming freshman that didn’t come in the spring) with updated #s. I took a look to see if anyone was missing that I would have expected and the only one I really came up with was Tyler Thaden, Trace’s brother. Maybe that was known already though. 

[forksandspoons]

18 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said:

Looks like UND released an updated roster (minus incoming freshman that didn’t come in the spring) with updated #s. I took a look to see if anyone was missing that I would have expected and the only one I really came up with was Tyler Thaden, Trace’s brother. Maybe that was known already though. 

Missing transfer Avery Dixon as well. Might be a mistake?

[forksandspoons]

Also, if he doesn’t win his lawsuit, not having Wiltshire will be tough. He was unreal last season. 

I do see Samuels-Parker, so that’s good news. DT should be deep! 

[siouxfan512]

Apologies if this was already asked or mentioned, but does anyone know when Fall camp starts? Getting anxious for some football reporting and info. Was hoping I'd have already seen some new podcasts from the 360 guys. They usually do Off/Def positional breakdowns, but maybe I'm jumping the gun on this. Just over a month until we get some football!

[Big Green]

2 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said:

Apologies if this was already asked or mentioned, but does anyone know when Fall camp starts? Getting anxious for some football reporting and info. Was hoping I'd have already seen some new podcasts from the 360 guys. They usually do Off/Def positional breakdowns, but maybe I'm jumping the gun on this. Just over a month until we get some football!

Pretty sure Fall Camp Starts on Monday, July 27th.

 

[forksandspoons]

On 7/21/2026 at 8:40 AM, forksandspoons said:

Also, if he doesn’t win his lawsuit, not having Wiltshire will be tough. He was unreal last season. 

I do see Samuels-Parker, so that’s good news. DT should be deep! 

I stand corrected about Samuels-Parker. No longer on there. Maybe I imagined it 

[UNDfanguy]

I believe they start camp on this coming Tuesday per a players parent comment, but not 100% sure if thats arrival on campus or actual practice.

[siouxfan512]

Ok, lets juice up the conversation.

Without the redshirt rule to consider, do we see more contribution from the incoming freshman? I know of these kids need a year in the system, they need to get bigger and adapt to college, but there are always a couple who seem ready to jump in. I feel like we heard a lot of good things about the two WRs below, but with some transfers and experience, are there enough touches to go around?

James Jones (only listed at 147lbs ... is that right?)

Delvin Cook Jr?

Mason Beaver/Isaac Beaver? Will they jump in and contribute, or will they jump in and dominate? I know it has been discussed how physically dominant they can be, but its also a big jump to college and a lot tougher competition week in and week out.

 

Any D backs that could step up like Grant Noland did?

 

Will kicking improve this year? It seems as though it has been a lifetime since we have had that truly consistent and reliable kicker.

 

 

 

[forksandspoons]

On 7/21/2026 at 8:31 AM, forksandspoons said:

Missing transfer Avery Dixon as well. Might be a mistake?

Dixon is now there as well as Tyler Thaden. 

[FSSD]

7 hours ago, forksandspoons said:

I stand corrected about Samuels-Parker. No longer on there. Maybe I imagined it 

No, I saw it last week.  So, it was a recent update.  Dang, I was hoping for another year.  They need some guys to step up this year.

[Und Princess]

Just now, FSSD said:

No, I saw it last week.  So, it was a recent update.  Dang, I was hoping for another year.  They need some guys to step up this year.

I was hoping for another year of Samuels Parker too!

[forksandspoons]

13 hours ago, siouxfan512 said:

Ok, lets juice up the conversation.

Without the redshirt rule to consider, do we see more contribution from the incoming freshman? I know of these kids need a year in the system, they need to get bigger and adapt to college, but there are always a couple who seem ready to jump in. I feel like we heard a lot of good things about the two WRs below, but with some transfers and experience, are there enough touches to go around?

James Jones (only listed at 147lbs ... is that right?)

Delvin Cook Jr?

Mason Beaver/Isaac Beaver? Will they jump in and contribute, or will they jump in and dominate? I know it has been discussed how physically dominant they can be, but its also a big jump to college and a lot tougher competition week in and week out.

 

Any D backs that could step up like Grant Noland did?

 

Will kicking improve this year? It seems as though it has been a lifetime since we have had that truly consistent and reliable kicker.

 

 

 

My guess for true freshmen is we will see some of Toris Rudd Jr. or Christian Davis; maybe both. Also, won't be surprised to see multiple LBs on the field in some fashion. Starcevic, Appleget will be my guesses.  

DT ahead of the Beaver twins is pretty veteran heavy, which is great. I won't be surprised to see one of them getting reps, though. It feels like the DL overall is the deepest it has been in many years. 

 

[F'n Hawks]

Most excited you have been for a UND football season since ________?
 

For me probably 2017. (I would like to burn that entire season from my memory)

[SiouxHawkGuy]

11-1

[siouxfan512]

3 hours ago, F'n Hawks said:

Most excited you have been for a UND football season since ________?
 

For me probably 2017. (I would like to burn that entire season from my memory)

for me ... probably since last year. But I get pretty excited every season, especially right about now when I'm starved for football.