The University of North Dakota (UND) football squad secured three weekly honors from the Missouri Valley Football Conference after a decisive 62-26 triumph over St. Thomas, a performance that propelled the Fighting Hawks to a 2-0 record and the No. 6 spot in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings.
Senior quarterback Jerry Kaminski was recognized as Offensive Player of the Week, marking his second career conference honor after a career‑high five touchdown passes that he threw in the first half alone. He completed 79 percent of his attempts, finding nine different receivers for 233 passing yards while adding 23 rushing yards, a total that underscored his dual‑threat capability.
Left tackle Trace Thaden earned Offensive Lineman of the Week for his dominant blocking, posting an 83 percent grade across 54 offensive snaps and delivering 528 total yards of offense, including 295 on the ground, without surrendering a single sack or pressure.
Sophomore running back Charles Langama collected Special Teams Player of the Week honors after setting up two second‑half touchdowns with kickoff returns of 40 and 56 yards. His 216 all‑purpose yards—120 rushing and 96 receiving—highlighted a career‑high performance and averaged 48 yards per return.
The victory not only extended the Fighting Hawks’ streak to seven consecutive Potato Bowl wins but also showcased a balanced offensive attack, going 8‑for‑9 inside the red zone and scoring a touchdown on every successful trip.
UND’s next challenge arrives Saturday night at 9 p.m. as the team travels to face Portland State in its first road game of the season, a test of the momentum built early in the year.