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Vikings have playoff talent, but quarterback decision will define 2026 season
The Vikings are too talented at receiver, too well coached and too versatile defensively to dismiss. They are also too uncertain at quarterback, center, safety and defensive-line depth to declare a championship contender. The most reasonable prediction is 10-7.
UMD adds U.S. Under-18 exhibition to 2026-27 schedule
The exhibition will be UMD’s first meeting with the Under-18 team since Jan. 5, 2019, when Team USA defeated the Bulldogs 4-2 at Amsoil. Cole Caufield scored twice for the visitors, who outshot UMD 39-28.
AF1 reports 61% growth across social media platforms during regular season
The next challenge for AF1 will be converting its larger digital audience into sustained interest during the playoffs and offseason.
Minnesota Duluth extends three-time national champion Scott Sandelin through 2029-30
Sandelin's base pay and supplemental retirement contribution was $595,000 last season and $600,000 for 2026-27, before bonuses and other benefits. Financial terms were not disclosed for the new agreement, which adds three seasons and could take him through his 30th year with the school.
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Vikings have playoff talent, but quarterback decision will define 2026 season
The Vikings are too talented at receiver, too well coached and too versatile defensively to dismiss. They are also too uncertain at quarterback, center, safety and defensive-line depth to declare a championship contender. The most reasonable prediction is 10-7.
UMD adds U.S. Under-18 exhibition to 2026-27 schedule
The exhibition will be UMD’s first meeting with the Under-18 team since Jan. 5, 2019, when Team USA defeated the Bulldogs 4-2 at Amsoil. Cole Caufield scored twice for the visitors, who outshot UMD 39-28.
AF1 reports 61% growth across social media platforms during regular season
The next challenge for AF1 will be converting its larger digital audience into sustained interest during the playoffs and offseason.
Minnesota Duluth extends three-time national champion Scott Sandelin through 2029-30
Sandelin's base pay and supplemental retirement contribution was $595,000 last season and $600,000 for 2026-27, before bonuses and other benefits. Financial terms were not disclosed for the new agreement, which adds three seasons and could take him through his 30th year with the school.