North Dakota coach Bubba Schweigert says the Fighting Hawks face a severe test in Saturday’s opener at Iowa State. North Dakota finished 7-5 last season and opens 22nd in the FCS Coaches Poll.

Schweigert says the Cyclones made a lot of progress during the 2023 season.

Schweigert says Iowa State was a different team by the end of last season.

Schweigert says Cyclone quarterback Rocco Becht is a concern for the Fighting Hawks defense.