UMD Football Upset by Northern State
The UMD football team, with its highest ranking since 2018, visited Northern State but lost 34-31.
The Wolves initially trailed but took the lead 20-10 by halftime. In the third quarter, Daniel Britt made a notable play, faking a handoff and throwing to DJ Smith, making the score 27-17.
After UMD reduced the deficit to three, Britt made another significant play, keeping the ball on an option and running 28 yards to increase the lead to 10.
In the final minutes, Kyle Walljasper found Luke Dehnicke in the endzone, and the Bulldogs recovered an onside kick. However, their attack was thwarted when a pass to DaShaun Ames was intercepted.
This loss marked the first time UMD has lost back-to-back games in the series since 2000.
UMD lost back-to-back games in the series for the first time since 2000.
Author's summary: UMD football loses to Northern State 34-31.