UND focuses on run defense ahead of Missouri Valley opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
College SportsThe University of North Dakota football team, facing Indiana State on Saturday, September 30, is looking to improve its run defense after allowing 277 rushing yards to Nebraska. Defensive tackle Logyn Eckheart emphasized the need for accountability, while head coach Eric Schmidt noted the importance of winning the line of scrimmage. The Fighting Hawks began the season strong defensively but have struggled against the run in recent weeks. Indiana State will be without starting quarterback Elijah Owens due to injury, shifting focus to their running game led by Aaron Ball.
- •UND allowed 277 rushing yards to Nebraska last Saturday.
- •Eckheart called the defensive performance embarrassing.
- •Schmidt highlights the need for accountability and improvement.
- •UND faces Indiana State on September 30 to start conference play.
- •Indiana State's Owens will miss the game with a wrist injury.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Can the UND football team get back to stopping the run?
"Sep. 25—GRAND FORKS — UND defensive tackle Logyn Eckheart didn't need to check the stat sheet this week to know how many yards UND allowed on the ground against Nebraska last Saturday. "Seeing we gave up 277 rushing yards — that's embarrassing," Eckheart said. "That's something I take a lot of pride in. We have to improve and be better. I take pride in that we were one of the best run defenses ...
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