Kaminski throws 2 TD passes, North Dakota tops No. 1 FCS team South Dakota State 21-10
North Dakota’s defense forced three punts and two turnovers on downs while Jerry Kaminski completed 11 of 17 passes for 118 yards.
- On Saturday, North Dakota upset top-ranked South Dakota State 21-10 at the Alerus Center behind quarterback Jerry Kaminski's two touchdown passes.
- Head coach Eric Schmidt demanded a mindset shift after a loss to Northern Iowa, urging his team to "hunt" rather than counter-punch.
- Kaminski finished 10-for-16 for 116 yards and two touchdowns, while Matt Lawson rushed for 99 yards. Charles Langama added a 49-yard touchdown run as the defense limited the Jackrabbits to 157 yards.
- Late in the fourth quarter, edge Braden Mohr halted South Dakota State's rally at the North Dakota 28-yard line. Tristan Alvano then missed a 45-yard field goal with 2:22 remaining, sealing the upset.
- The Fighting Hawks travel to face South Dakota next Saturday. Meanwhile, the Jackrabbits return home to play Murray State on the same day.
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Jerry Kaminski battles back from ankle injury to lead UND past South Dakota State
GRAND FORKS — At Monday's practice, UND head coach Eric Schmidt and offensive coordinator Danny Freund checked in on the players recovering from injuries. Senior quarterback Jerry Kaminski had hurt his ankle in the second half of the Fighting Hawks' loss to Northern Iowa, spending the fourth quarter on crutches and in a boot. Two days later, the injury still didn't look great. "Javance (Tupou'ata-Johnson) needs to be ready to go here," Schmidt t…
South Dakota State upset by North Dakota in first game since being ranked No. 1
In its first game ranked No. 1 in the FCS Coaches Poll since 2024, South Dakota State lost by double digits Saturday. The Jackrabbits fell 21-10 to No. 15 North Dakota, taking their first defeat to a fellow Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) team this season.
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