He enters the UND contest with 859 rushing yards , nine touchdowns and averages 5.9 ypc .
Redshirt freshman Deontez Thompson emerged as the team 's top rushing threat .
Deontez Thompson enters the UND contest with 859 rushing yards , nine touchdowns and averages 5.9 ypc .
Redshirt freshman Deontez Thompson emerged as the team 's top rushing threat .