US EditionNorth Dakota Capitalizes on Tennessee Tech Turnovers in 31-6 Rout in FCS Playoffs
North Dakota's defense forced six turnovers, including four fumble recoveries and two interceptions, enabling a 31-6 playoff win over No. 13 seed Tennessee Tech.
- On Saturday at Tucker Stadium, North Dakota routed No. 13 seed Tennessee Tech 31-6 in the FCS first round on Nov. 29.
- North Dakota's defense forced six sacks, four fumble recoveries and two interceptions, while all six turnovers were committed by Kekoa Visperas, Tennessee Tech quarterback.
- After a late hit sidelined Jerry Kaminski, North Dakota replaced him with senior Simon Romfo and scored three fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns by Colton Brunell, Gaven Ziebarth, and Charles Langama, the latter his first career touchdown.
- The victory sends North Dakota into the second round against Tarleton State on Dec. 6, while Tennessee Tech finishes its season at 11-2.
- At halftime, offensive production was nearly even when North Dakota had 181 total yards and Tennessee Tech 160 despite the lop-sided final score.
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UND defense swarms Tennessee Tech in 31-6 playoff win
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Like the partially constructed Tucker Stadium behind the UND sideline, the Fighting Hawks' offense was a work in progress Saturday. Early in the second half, UND quarterback Jerry Kaminski sat on the bench in a jacket surrounded by medical staff. Wide receiver B.J. Fleming stood nearby, also out with an injury. At that point, the Hawks were in disarray. Lance Rucker and Gaven Ziebarth saved the day. Rucker knocked out three f…
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North Dakota scores 21 points in 4th quarter, beats Tennessee Tech 31-6 in FCS playoffs
Colton Brunell, Gaven Ziebarth and Charles Langama each had a touchdown run in the final quarter for North Dakota in a 31-6 win over No. 13 seed Tennessee Tech on Saturday in the first round of the FCS playoffs.
Fighting Hawks defeat Tennessee Tech, advance to FCS Second Round
COOKEVILLE, TENN – For the first time since 2020, the University of North Dakota football team has advanced past the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. The Fighting Hawks picked up a 31-6 win over Tennessee Tech Saturday at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. Freshman Kenten Laughman put the Fighting Hawks up 3-0 with 3:46 to go in the first quarter, capping off a nine-play, 33-yard drive that spanned nearly three-and…
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