UND Football 360: Inside the Fighting Hawks Football Team

It’s here! Week 1 of the 2025 college football season and the UNDFB360 Pregame Show is ready to roll. Join hosts Tank McNamara and Kelly Howe as they give a breakdown of the North Dakota Fighting Hawks ahead of their road test at Kansas State.

We open with a look at the complete two‑deep depth chart, plus key takeaways from spring and fall camp practices. Then, hear our interview with first‑year head coach Eric Schmidt, as he shares his outlook on the team, their preparation, and what to expect when facing the Big 12’s Kansas State Wildcats...

UND Football’s fall camp is in full swing, and the quarterback battle is heating up. Jerry Kaminski, Simon Romfo, and Javance Toupata Johnston are all vying for the starting QB spot as the Fighting Hawks prepare for the 2025 season. In this UND FB 360 exclusive, Kelly Howe and Tank McNamara break down the latest from practice, including standout plays, depth chart movement, and what each QB brings to the table. If you're tracking UND Football, this is your go-to source for insider analysis and real-time updates.

UND Football is entering the 2025 season with a bold new defensive identity—and first-year safeties coach Keaton Wilkerson joins the UND FB360 podcast to break it all down. In this exclusive interview, Coach Wilkerson shares the goals behind the new defensive scheme, how it’s designed to disrupt opposing offenses, and which UND players are stepping up in key roles.

We go position by position, highlighting emerging talent, leadership on the field, and how the Fighting Hawks are preparing to compete in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC). If you’re looking for insider insight on UND’s defens...

🎙️ UND Football 360 – Featuring Offensive Coordinator Isaac Fruechte

In this episode, host Tank McNamara sits down with University of North Dakota Offensive Coordinator Isaac Fruechte to preview the Fighting Hawks offense ahead of the 2025 college football season.

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Fruechte shares insight into UND’s offensive strategy, fall camp expectations, and key position battles. Whether you're a die-hard Fighting Haw...

🏈 Episode Notes: UND Football 360 – Day 1 with Coach Schmidt

The Schmidt era begins in Grand Forks. In this episode, UND Football 360 goes inside Day 1 of Fall Camp with new Head Coach Eric Schmidt. Hear his mindset, motivation, and message for Fighting Hawks Nation as players hit the field for the first time.

We break down key takeaways from camp kickoff, plus insider perspective on how Schmidt plans to reshape UND’s identity from day one.

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WE ARE JOINED BY UND FOOTBALL HEAD COACH ERIC SCHMIDT, O-LINE COACH TREVOR OLSON, FORMER UND LINEBACKER DIGGER ANDERSON, AND WITH PLAYERS BEN BUXA, DENG DENG, GAVEN ZIEBARTH, AND LANCE RUCKER

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WE ARE JOINED BY UND FOOTBALL HEAD COACH ERIC SCHMIDT, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR ISAAC FRUECHTE, AND WITH PLAYERS JERRY KAMINSKI, JAVANCE TUPOU'ATA-JOHNSON, AND MALACHI MCNEAL.

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WE ARE JOINED BY 360 FOUNDER CRAIG RIENDEAU TO BREAK DOWN THE COACHING STAFF HIRES.

ALSO JOINED BY FORMER SIOUX STANDOUT RB ROSS ALMLIE TO TALK THE UPCOMING "UND AUNT BEA CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT" IN AZ!

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Special interview with New Head Coach Eric Schmidt!

We discussed immediate plans and priorities, timeline for potential changes, and what expectations he has for the UND football program.

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Interview with UND AD Bill Chaves.

We discuss the new head coach, UND Athletics and much more!

Bill also has his own Podcast! The Bill Chaves Podcast- https://on.soundcloud.com/MVUz6VTssDRKyyn56

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USD GAME REVIEW

ILLINOIS STATE GAME PREVIEW

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SDSU GAME REVIEW

SOUTH DAKOTA GAME PREVIEW

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INDIANA STATE GAME REVIEW

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE GAME PREVIEW

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YOUNGSTOWN STATE GAME REVIEW

SPECIAL GUEST: JACK MICHAELS - VOICE OF THE HAWKS!!!

INDIANA STATE GAME PREVIEW

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NORTHERN IOWA GAME REVIEW

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YOUNGSTOWN STATE GAME PREVIEW

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NDSU GAME REVIEW

SPECIAL GUEST: TOM MILLER - GF HERALD SPORTS WRITER

NORTHERN IOWA GAME PREVIEW

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MURRAY STATE GAME REVIEW

SPECIAL GUESTS: DC JOEL SCHWENZFEIER & OC ISSAC FRUECHTE

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NDSU (AG. TECH) GAME PREVIEW

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SAN DIEGO GAME REVIEW

SPECIAL GUEST: TOM MILLER - GF HERALD SPORTS WRITER

MURRAY STATE GAME PREVIEW

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Interstate Industrial – Steam Cleaning & Painting in the Bakken Oil fields – Marty Shaide

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IDAHO STATE GAME REVIEW

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SAN DIEGO GAME PREVIEW

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MONTANA GAME REVIEW

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IDAHO STATE GAME PREVIEW - POTATO BOWL!!!

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IOWA STATE GAME REVIEW

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MONTANA GAME PREVIEW - FIRST HOME GAME!!!

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GAME WEEK 1 IS HERE!!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH IOWA STATES PLAY-BY-PLAY PERSONALITY JOHN WALTERS.

NEWS, PREDICTIONS, AND ANALYSIS OF THE FBS GAME TO KICK OFF THE 2024 SEASON.

2024 SEASON

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00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind

28:00 Look at the FCS Bracket – The Toasted Frog

50:00 Development Homes, Inc. Guest – Jason Ross, Hornet’s PxP Man

61:30 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview

89:00 Kelly & Matt’s Picks by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill, and Casino

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00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind

20:00 Development Homes, Inc. Guest – Sam Herder, Hero Sports

45:00 Look Around the MVFC by The Toasted Frog

61:00 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview

83:00 Kelly & Matt’s Picks by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill, and Casino

Time Stamps 00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind30:00 Toasted Frog Look Around the MVFC49:30 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview 88:00 Kelly & Matt’s Picks by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill, and Casino

Time Stamps 00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind27:00 The Toasted From Look Around the MVFC43:00 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview 68:00 Kelly & Matt’s Picks by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill, and Casino

Time Stamps 00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind17:00 Development Homes, Inc. Look Around the MVFC38:00 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview 60:00 Kelly & Matt’s Picks by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill, and Casino

Time Stamps 00:00 Victory Montage04:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind55:00 Development Homes, Inc. 360 Guest – Ethan Petrick, Panther Beatwriter – Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier71:00 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview 100:00 Kelly & Matt’s Picks by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill, and Casino

Joined by 2003 UND captain Adam Stratton. He and his teammates are going into the UND Hall of Fame, along with Dale Lennon! We also breakdown the big game and give our predictions!Time Stamps 00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind26:45 Development Homes, Inc. 360 Guest – Adam Stratton, Captain – 2003 National Runner-up45:00 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview82:00 Kelly & Matt’s Picks by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill, and Casino

Time Stamps00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind35:00 Development Homes, Inc. 360 Guest – Ryan Kasowski, Midco Sports Football Analyst49:00 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview67:00 Kelly & Matt’s Picks by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill, and Casino

Time Stamps00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind16:45 Development Homes, Inc. 360 Guest – Braden Shaw, Bozeman Daily Chronicle26:45 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview55:45 Kelly & Matt’s Picks by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill, and Casino

Time Stamps00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Insurance Rewind35:45 Development Homes, Inc. 360 Guest – Brady Leach, Former Hawks Kicker

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00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind

26:21 Development Homes 360 Guest – Brian Shawn, Midco Sports

48:30 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview

78:30 Kelly & Matt’s Picks – by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill & Casino

00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind 24:00 Trip Around the MVFC 37:00 Development Homes 360 Guest – Mitch Strohman, Voice of the Lumberjacks 52:00 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview 71:00 Kelly & Matt’s Pick – by Rumors Sports Bar, Grill and Casino

00:00 Kelly Howe Agency – Nodak Mutual Insurance Rewind20:45 Development Homes 360 Guest – Tom Miller, Grand Forks Herald33:10 Thunder Lake Lodge 360 Game Preview55:00 Rumors Sports Bar, Grill, & Casino Pick ‘em

KELLY AND MATT SIT DOWN WITH PLAYERS AND COACHES TO GET THEIR TAKE ON FALL CAMP, WHAT THIS SEASON WILL LOOK LIKE, AND WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE FIGHTING HAWKS FOOTBALL TEAM!

KELLY, MATT, AND SHANNON REVIEW THE DEFENSIVE BACKS POSITION AND SPECIAL TEAMS!

KELLY, MATT, AND SHANNON REVIEW THE LINEBACKERS!