UND Fans Get Fired Up! It's Game Day X2!



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        Good Morning and Happy Saturday October 3rd, 2026 UND Fans! It's a North Dakota Hockey and Football Game Day and it's also Homecoming and Hall Of Fame Game Day, everybody! The excitement is in the air, the energy needs to be at 100% and it's time to Get Fired Up! Who's ready for a double - header of both Fighting Hawks Football and Hockey, Homecoming spirit, and a day full of unforgettable moments? No matter what your plans are for today, I hope you have a spectacular day filled with fun, excitement and plenty of Hawks pride in your heart!


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        The North Dakota Fighting Hawks Football team will be taking on the MSU (Murray State) Racers in an exciting matchup happening today, Saturday October 3rd, 2026, with the game kicking off at 1pm CDT at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In case you're unable to attend the game in person at the Alerus Center, you have the option to tune in and watch the action unfold on either Midco Sports Network or ESPN +. Meanwhile, for those of you who happen to be traveling while the game is taking place, you can still stay connected to all the action by listening to the broadcast on the Fighting Hawks Radio Network.


        The UND Hockey team is set to kick off their competitive season this evening on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, as they take on the AUG (Augustana) Vikings in an exhibition matchup held in Grand Forks, North Dakota at the Ralph Engelstad Arena, with the opening face-off scheduled for 6:07pm Central Daylight Time. For those unable to attend the game in person at the Ralph, there are viewing options available through Midco Sports Network or NCHC.TV where you can catch all the action. Additionally, if you happen to be on the road or traveling elsewhere during the game, you have the opportunity to tune in and follow along via the Fighting Hawks Radio Network.


        Fighting Hawks Football Score Prediction Time! UND currently sits at 4-1 while MSU finds themselves at 1-4 on the season. Should UND aim to defeat the Racers, they would be well-served to establish momentum early and maintain that intensity straight from the opening kickoff. In order to achieve success during their Homecoming contest, the Hawks would benefit from deploying an aggressive pass rush strategy and maintaining sustained pressure against Murray State's offensive unit throughout all four quarters of play. For the Hawks to ultimately prevail against the Racers, they'll need to demonstrate a commitment to disciplined, fundamentally sound football on the field as well. Based on these factors, I predict a dominant 50-12 North Dakota Victory!


        UND Hockey Score Prediction Time! UND is 0-0-0 and AUG is 0-0-0 on the year. I expect to see all 3 North Dakota Goaltenders to play minutes. 3 out 8 Defenseman are returning players so I expect a little learning curve for new Defensemen. And UND will need strong defensive play from veteran Defenseman to help the new players adjust to college Hockey. I expect the Forward group to be really good. If North Dakota can get all 4 lines to score UND can win.  The Green and White will also need to stay out of the Sin Bin (Penalty Box) if they want to win. I predict a 6-0 UND Hockey Victory!


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    Go UND Football and Hockey!!!

                 Shayla Miller  

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  1. AnonymousOctober 3, 2026 at 9:09 AM

    Go UND! I think Augustana will score 2-3 goals but hopefully not!

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    1. From the Stands to the Spotlight Shayla's BlogOctober 3, 2026 at 9:16 AM

      I hope my prediction is right! Sometimes I am spot and Sometimes I am completely off on my picks! But I think it's fun to prediction scores!

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