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UND's Jerry Kaminski and Danny Freund reunite for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:37 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

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Summary

The University of North Dakota football team opens the 2026 season against Long Island University on Thursday at 7 p.m. A key storyline is the relationship between quarterback Jerry Kaminski and offensive coordinator Danny Freund, who returns to UND after previous stints elsewhere. Kaminski, who had a strong debut season, is looking to build on past successes while Freund aims to enhance the offense's performance. Their established rapport and understanding are expected to be vital for Kaminski's growth as he enters his second year as a starter.

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•UND faces Long Island University in their 2026 season opener.
•Jerry Kaminski returns for his second season as starting quarterback.
•Danny Freund rejoins UND after working at South Dakota State and Washington State.
•Kaminski set a program record with 25 passing touchdowns last season.
•Freund emphasizes situational football and building on last year’s film.

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2:37 PMYahoo Sports — UND's quarterback-coordinator bond holds a key to 2026 season

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Aug. 25—GRAND FORKS — In 2022, Danny Freund's years of recruiting quarterback Jerry Kaminski of Sun Prairie, Wis., paid off when the Wisconsin Offensive Player of the Year signed with the Fighting Hawks. In the winter of 2026, Kaminski and Freund had the tables turned on the recruiting relationship. Quickly after last New Year, UND 2025 offensive coordinator Isaac Fruechte left Grand Forks to ...
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