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UND football selects team captains for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:32 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Summary

The University of North Dakota football team has named its captains for the upcoming 2026 season. Offensive tackle Trace Thaden, wide receiver Sam Strandell, quarterback Jerry Kaminski, linebacker Michael Devereaux, and edge Lance Rucker will lead the Fighting Hawks. The selections were made following the conclusion of fall camp. The Fighting Hawks, ranked No. 10 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, are set to open their season against Long Island University at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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By the Numbers

•UND's five captains include Thaden, Strandell, Kaminski, Devereaux, and Rucker.
•The team opens its season on August 27 against Long Island University.
•Kaminski set a single-season record with 25 touchdown passes last year.
•Rucker broke the school record for sacks with 11.5 last season.
•The Fighting Hawks were ranked No. 10 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.

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12:32 AMYahoo Sports — UND football names captains for 2026 season

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Aug. 20—GRAND FORKS — With a week to go to UND football's 2026 season opener, the Fighting Hawks have announced team captains. UND's captains this season will be offensive tackle Trace Thaden, wide receiver Sam Strandell, quarterback Jerry Kaminski, linebacker Michael Devereaux and edge Lance Rucker, the school announced Thursday. Those five were selected by their teammates following the ...
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