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UND football anticipates large walk-up crowd for home opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:35 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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Summary

The University of North Dakota football team is set to host Long Island University Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Alerus Center. Officials project a significant walk-up crowd as season ticket sales have seen slight attrition compared to last year. The Fighting Hawks, ranked No. 10 in the Stats Perform Preseason FCS Top 25, aim to extend their home-opener winning streak that dates back to 1986. The team will also play St. Thomas on September 5 before embarking on a three-week road trip. Tailgate festivities are scheduled to begin at noon, featuring live music and fireworks planned for after the game.

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By the Numbers

•UND expects a large walk-up turnout for Thursday's game.
•Last season saw all home games exceed 10,000 fans.
•Season ticket sales are improving; currently around 3% attrition.
•Tailgate activities start at noon before the game.
•UND has not lost a home opener since 1986.

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12:35 AMYahoo Sports — UND football expecting big walk-up crowd for home opener

What they're saying

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Aug. 26—GRAND FORKS — A year ago, all six home UND football games exceeded 10,000 fans for the first time. UND officials expect to continue that trend to kick off the 2026 season, although the school will still rely on a walk-up turnout when the Fighting Hawks take on Long Island University at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Alerus Center. As of late last week, UND was sitting at roughly 3 percent ...
— Yahoo Sports

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