Defense
LB Devon Krzanowski, North Dakota
6-2, 235, Jr., Fond du Lac, Wis.
Playing in his first Division I game after transferring from St. Cloud State, tallied two tackles for loss, recovered UND’s third forced fumble of the first half and took it for a 36-yard score to put the Fighting Hawks in front, 16-7, late in that opening frame … Helped the UND defense force five turnovers that led to 27 points in the win over No. 24 SIU, the most turnovers forced by the Hawks since a 2016 win over Montana State.
Offensive Line
C Nathan Nguon, North Dakota
6-3, 295, Sr., Burnsville, Minn.
Helped quarterback Tommy Schuster remain spotless in his first-collegiate start, not surrendering a sack against No. 24 SIU … Aided the UND rushing attack to 229 yards and 5.9 yards per carry … Overall, averaged 5.4 yards per play and totaled 347 yards of total offense.
*Courtesy MVFC