North Dakota takes commanding lead before defeating Long Island University 42-21
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
North Dakota opened its season with a decisive 42-21 victory over Long Island University on Thursday. Jerry Kaminski threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns, with Matt Lawson rushing for two scores. North Dakota overwhelmed LIU by scoring all their points in the first half, including touchdown passes to Korey Tai, Nathan Hromadka, and Caleb Goodloe. The Sharks responded with a touchdown late in the third quarter and added another in the closing moments, but it was not enough to overcome the early deficit.
- •North Dakota scored all 42 points in the first half.
- •Kaminski passed for three touchdowns and Lawson had two rushing touchdowns.
- •LIU managed to score two touchdowns late in the game.
- •North Dakota held LIU to 71 rushing yards on 32 carries.
- •This win marks a strong season opener for North Dakota.
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Kaminski, North Dakota unload early and cruise to 42-21 win over Long Island University
"Jerry Kaminski threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns, Matt Lawson ran for two touchdowns, and North Dakota scored all its points in the first half to beat Long Island University 42-21 on Thursday in a season opener for both teams. Kaminski threw first quarter touchdown passes of 14 yards to Korey Tai and 15 yards to Nathan Hromadka while Lawson wedged a 4-yard scoring run between the two. Early in the second, Kaminski threw a 28-yard touchdown to Caleb Goodloe before Charles Langama carried it in from the 13 and Lawson ended the Fighting Hawks scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run with 2:27 left before halftime.
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