UND football opens fall camp with key roster updates and new talent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
College SportsThe University of North Dakota football team began fall camp on July 29 in Grand Forks, starting its second year under head coach Eric Schmidt. Two defensive backs, Jonnie Wiltshire and Avery Scott, were present but did not practice as they await legal updates on their eligibility. The defensive line features impactful true freshmen, while the offensive line sees new starter Alton Williams at right tackle. Cornerback depth improves with the addition of Akron transfer Ben Kamara. A competition is anticipated for the kicking role, involving freshman Sawyer Riffle and sophomore Kenten Laughman, who handled kicks last season.
- •Jonnie Wiltshire and Avery Scott remain out while pursuing eligibility.
- •New faces increase depth on the defensive line with several true freshmen.
- •Alton Williams takes snaps at starting right tackle for the offensive line.
- •Ben Kamara adds size and skill to the cornerback position.
- •Kicking competition includes freshman Sawyer Riffle and returning sophomore Kenten Laughman.
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — 5 observations from Day 1 of UND football fall camp
"Jul. 29—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program opened fall practices Wednesday morning for the start of Year 2 under head coach Eric Schmidt. Here are five takeaways from opening day. 1. Wiltshire and Scott remain out The two UND defensive backs — Jonnie Wiltshire and Avery Scott — pursuing a legal battle for an additional year of eligibility were in attendance on Day 1 but not in practice ...
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