UND turns the ball over five times in 24-17 loss at Northern Iowa

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UND quarterback Jerry Kaminski spent most fourth quarters this season with a headset on as the Fighting Hawks played reserves in a comfortable win. The visual was much different Saturday night in the fourth quarter at the UNI-Dome. Kaminski was in a protective boot and crutches as the Fighting Hawks' offense spent most of the day sputtering — before and after the injury. No. 4 UND turned the ball over five times for the first time since 2021, had a punt block returned for a touchdown for the first time since 2022 and couldn't overcome a poor start in a 24-17 loss to the Panthers. The Fighting Hawks dropped to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the MVFC with No. 1 South Dakota State coming to Grand Forks next weekend. UNI, meanwhile, has beaten a Top 10 team at home two weeks in a row after knocking off Illinois State two weeks ago. UND's defense stands at the ready in the first half against Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Oct. 10, 2026. UND Athl