About UND Football 360: Inside the Fighting Hawks Football Team
Step inside the world of Fighting Hawks football with UND Football 360 — hosted by former player and Hall of Famer Kelly Howe, alongside local voice Tank McNamara. This is your all-access pass to UND football, featuring sharp analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and candid conversations with Coach Schmidt and other key voices from the program. Whether it’s fall camp, game day, or off-season strategy, no topic is off-limits.
Aquinas High School (WI) standout Brady Lee joins UND Football 360 after committing to play Division I football at the University of North Dakota.
Brady talks about why now was the right time to make his decision, the Division I recruiting process and visits to top programs in the region, and what ultimately made UND the right fit. He also shares his impressions of campus, UND game days at the Alerus Center, summer plans, and what he’s looking forward to most as he prepares for college — both on and off the field.
8 Apr 2026
QB Commit Caden Gutzmer on Choosing UND, Development & His Game
Tank McNamara sits down with Caden Gutzmer, quarterback from Minnetonka High School and one of the highest‑ranked quarterback commits UND has landed in recent memory.
In this interview, Gutzmer talks about his recent verbal commitment to the University of North Dakota, detailing why UND stood out over other offers, the importance of development and stability in today’s transfer‑portal era, and how the Fighting Hawks made him feel like a priority from day one.
Caden also breaks down his on‑field game, his ability as both a passer and runner, and how recovering from a knee injury helped him grow mentally as a quarterback. He shares his thoughts on fitting into UND’s offense, early enrollment plans, and what he hopes to continue developing before arriving in Grand Forks.
Topics include:
The moment he committed to UND
Why development and stability mattered most
What stood out about Coach Eric Schmidt and Coach Freund
His playing style and athletic profile
Lessons learned from injury adversity
Fitting into UND’s offense and quarterback room
Message to Fighting Hawk fans
UND Football 360 is your source for in‑depth conversations and analysis covering University of North Dakota football.
2 Apr 2026
Spring Momentum: Deng Deng’s Rise, New Coaches, and Schmidt’s Spring Update
Tank and Kelly are back with a fresh UND Football 360 episode, and spring ball is delivering plenty to talk about.
This episode features wide receiver Deng Deng, who is stepping into a bigger role in the offense this upcoming season. Deng shares why he’s embracing the opportunity, how he’s preparing for more responsibility, and what excites him most about the direction of the offense.
Tank and Kelly also dive into the impact of working with new wide receivers coach KJ Maye and offensive coordinator Danny Freund, including how their energy and teaching styles are already shaping the unit.
Head Coach Eric Schmidt joins the show with a full breakdown of both sides of the ball. He highlights players who are stepping up early in spring camp, updates on new additions to the roster, and what he’s seeing from the team’s overall competitiveness.
To start this episode, Tank and Kelly share some exciting UND Football 360 news as they continue exploring ways to elevate the show and expand coverage for fans.
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