8 things to know about UND's opponent Indiana State
Sep. 23—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season when the Fighting Hawks take on Indiana State at noon Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute. Here are eight things to know about the Sycamores. UND will see a first-time starter at quarterback against Indiana State. Brady Allen, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound redshirt junior, will start at ...
UND faces Indiana State in their second game of the season on Saturday in Terre Haute. Here are eight key points to consider about their opponent:
1. Indiana State quarterback Brady Allen will be a first-time starter after Elijah Owens suffered a significant injury last weekend. Owens, who has 17 career starts, is expected to be out for an extended period.
2. Allen comes from a strong high school background, having thrown for 11,918 yards in high school and being the 2021 Mr. Football award winner in Indiana. He transferred to Indiana State this spring from Louisville.
3. Indiana State's home stadium, Memorial Stadium, is unique as it was the first university to apply Astroturf outdoors. Built in 1924, the stadium has undergone several renovations over the years.
4. Former UND defensive line coach Austin Flyger is now coaching Indiana State's defensive line. Flyger previously coached at UND for five years before moving to Northern State and Southern Illinois.
5. Linebacker Alex Rose is the reigning Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week. He led Indiana State to a shutout of rushing yards against Valparaiso, recording seven tackles and 1.5 sacks.
6. Indiana State has added running back Aaron Ball, a redshirt junior transfer from Illinois. Ball rushed for 182 yards against Valparaiso, including two 58-yard touchdowns. This season, he has surpassed the previous Iowa State single-game rushing record.
7. New defensive tackle Andy Hertlein, UND's freshman right guard, was named Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance against Valparaiso. The Sycamores put up 568 total offensive yards in the game.
8. Head coach Eric Schmidt praised Indiana State's head coach Curt Mallory, acknowledging his leadership and longevity in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Mallory's impact on the team is evident, as they have shown significant improvement and confidence in recent games.
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