UND says quarterback Jerry Kaminski's injury is week-to-week

UND quarterback Jerry Kaminski suffered an ankle injury during the second half of the Fighting Hawks' loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday. Head coach Eric Schmidt stated on Monday that Kaminski's injury is considered week-to-week, pending the results of today's medical report. Schmidt attempted to X-ray the injury during the game but was unable to obtain a clear image.

The quarterback was hit by a defender near the goal-line as he scrambled toward the end zone, attempting to throw the ball before tucking it and making a move to avoid being tackled. The injury occurred in a play where the ball was close to the 1-yard line. Kaminski, who had struggled against Northern Iowa before the injury, completed only 16 of 35 passes with two interceptions and a season-low 152 passing yards.

His completion percentage of 45.7% was also the lowest of the season. This was the first game this season that Kaminski failed to throw a touchdown pass. His season totals are 137-of-204 passes for 19 touchdowns and four interceptions, along with 1,626 yards passing and 310 yards rushing on three touchdown runs. With Kaminski sidelined, backup quarterback Javance Tupou ata-Johnson entered the game for the Hawks and scored on a 1-yard touchdown run.

However, the team failed to drive down the field for a game-tying or game-winning touchdown on the next three attempts in the fourth quarter. With the injury, the Fighting Hawks dropped from No. 4 to No. 11 in the FCS Top 25 poll. They will face No. 1-ranked South Dakota State at the Alerus Center on Saturday at 1 p.m.