Ethan Boll earns start in UND football defense during fall camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
College SportsEthan Boll, a junior linebacker from Crookston, is getting his opportunity with the University of North Dakota football team as fall camp begins. After developing over his first seasons, he has secured a starting position alongside transfer Michael Devereaux. Coaches note his improved understanding of the defense and physical skills. Boll had a productive high school career and is considered a key player for a defense with championship aspirations. He aims to build on prior performances, including a notable game against Kansas State in 2025. Training and nutrition support have helped him reach the necessary size for his position.
- •Boll runs with the starting defense at UND during fall camp.
- •He redshirted in 2023 and had limited appearances in 2024.
- •Coaches praise his improved technique and understanding of the game.
- •Boll is now 6-foot-1 and 227 pounds, aided by nutrition support.
- •UND is considered a contender for the national championship this season.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Crookston native Ethan Boll's time with UND football has arrived
"Jul. 31—GRAND FORKS — Some college football players arrive on campus with the immediate ability to be factors in the lineup. Others take time to mature and develop, patiently waiting for an opportunity in the second half of their college eligibility. Crookston's Ethan Boll is in the second category in the UND football program. However, the time is now for the junior linebacker. During the ...
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