Hawks Fans Were Fired Up! Game Day Fan Poll & UND Football's Dominating Performance Over PSU!
Good Evening and Happy Sunday September 13th, 2026 North Dakota Fans! The final whistle has blown, and somehow the momentum just keeps climbing! Now, here's where things get interesting—today I'm shifting my attention to you, the fans, and those unforgettable moments that made yesterday special. I'm excited to share the North Dakota - Portland State Game Day Fan Poll Results with you and break down what happened in the Hawks - Vikings Showdown. Come along as I highlight those incredible plays, dig into the turning points that changed everything, and keep that Fighting Hawks pride alive as we head into this Sunday evening together. Let's turn up the energy and bring back that electric game day feeling! Hope you've had an amazing day too!
The Game Day Fan Poll Question: Which Fighting Hawks Unit Will Shine Against PSU? A significant majority of respondents, comprising 84.6%, indicated that Offense was going to shine against PSU. Meanwhile, only 3.8% selected Special Teams as their answer. Furthermore, an identical 3.8% chose the entire team as their response. In contrast, the remaining 7.7% pointed to Defense as the unit that was going to shine against PSU.
On Saturday, September 12th, 2026, the UND Fighting Hawks engaged in competitive play against Portland State University Vikings in what would prove to be a decisive matchup. Throughout the opening first quarter, the North Dakota squad demonstrated remarkable offensive prowess and aggressive execution, managing to put 14 points on the scoreboard while simultaneously executing a suffocating defensive performance that completely shut down any scoring opportunities for the Portland State side, establishing an early commanding advantage of 14-0 as both teams transitioned into the second quarter of play. The second quarter witnessed a shift in momentum, as both squads found their rhythm offensively and began contributing to the scoring column. The Hawks extended their dominance with a precision field goal executed by kicker Kenten Laughman, pushing their lead to 17-0, though the Vikings responded with an 8-point scoring drive that narrowed the North Dakota advantage to a more competitive 17-8. As the quarter progressed further, running back Charles Langama delivered an impressive touchdown that stretched UND's lead back out to 24-8, and the Kelly Green and White of North Dakota added an additional 2 points through a safety, widening their halftime lead to a substantial 26-8. Following the intermission break, the third quarter saw Portland State's Cru Newman score and cut into the deficit, bringing the score to 26-16 in favor of UND. In the fourth and final quarter, the Fighting Hawks unleashed an explosive offensive display, scoring 3 consecutive touchdowns, while Portland State managed to respond with just 1 touchdown of their own, ultimately resulting in a convincing 47-23 victory for the Hawks. With this impressive win now in the books, the UND Football squad has successfully launched their season with an outstanding undefeated 3-0 record, marking only the 3rd season since UND transitioned to NCAA Division I FCS competition that the Fighting Hawks have achieved such a strong 3-0 start.
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