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UND football benefits from bye week to recover from injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 1:32 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

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Summary

The University of North Dakota football team is on a bye week following a dominant 49-21 victory over Illinois State. With a record of 7-4, the Fighting Hawks are focusing on player recovery. Coach Eric Schmidt noted several players, including quarterback Jerry Kaminski and linebacker Mike Devereaux, are dealing with injuries but still contributing. This bye week is viewed as a crucial opportunity for players to heal and improve ahead of their final regular season game against Southern Illinois. The team aims to utilize practice time to build on fundamentals and develop younger players.

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•UND football is on a bye week after winning against Illinois State.
•Head coach Eric Schmidt emphasizes the importance of recovery.
•Key players include quarterback Jerry Kaminski and linebacker Mike Devereaux.
•The Fighting Hawks will face Southern Illinois in their next game.
•The team aims to improve fundamentals during practice.

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1:32 AMYahoo Sports — UND football looking forward to a return to health during bye

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Nov. 9—GRAND FORKS — At the start of the season, the UND football bye week didn't seem to time well as the second-to-last regular season week of the year. The late bye makes for a grueling stretch of games. Yet, now that it's arrived, the timing almost feels advantageous. After improving to 7-4 with a 49-21 win over Illinois State last Saturday, the Fighting Hawks don't play this week before ...
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