UMD football ranks 1st in NSIC preseason coaches poll, Larson earns offensive honors

With less than a month until they kick-off their first season in two years, all eyes are on the University of Minnesota Duluth football team.

The Bulldogs were picked to finish first in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) North preseason coaches poll.

UMD has taken at least a share of the conference title for the past 12 straight seasons. In 2019, they tallied an 8-3 overall record, while posting a perfect 7-0 record in NSIC North play.

Additionally, senior quarterback John Larson was named the NSIC North’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year.

In 2019, he led the team throwing 1,527 yards and 19 passing touchdowns.

UMD will open their 2021 schedule at Upper Iowa University on September 2nd .