Football
Football Moves on to Mercer in FCS Playoffs
The South Dakota Coyotes advance in the FCS playoffs after a 38-17 victory over the Drake Bulldogs. With the game tied at ten all the Coyotes scored four straight touchdowns to put the game out of reach. The Coyotes were led by senior quarterback Aidan Bouman who completed fifteen passes for a total of 261 […]
Coyotes Stun No. 8 North Dakota, Host Jackrabbits Next
Coyote football delivered the DakotaDome moment fans have been waiting for last Saturday, with an upset against North Dakota. Behind a stingy defense, a blocked punt safety and an 80-yard scoop-and-score, the Coyotes handed No. 8 North Dakota its first Missouri Valley loss of the season with a 26-21 win Saturday afternoon. Quarterback Aidan Bouman […]
Coyotes to Honor Native Heritage with Special Helmets
The University of South Dakota football team will wear Native American Heritage helmets during its Nov. 1 game against North Dakota in the DakotaDome. The helmets, developed in collaboration with USD Native Student Services, feature a custom design by graphic artist Sadie Red Wing, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation. The decals include […]
Football Snags a Dakota Days Win
The USD Coyotes football team came away victorious during Dakota Days, defeating Murray State 49-24 on Saturday at the DakotaDome. The win puts South Dakota at 3-3 overall and gives the Coyotes their first conference victory of the season. South Dakota complemented a strong defensive effort by scoring five touchdowns in the first half and […]
Athletics Ends Adidas Partnership, Moves to Nike
The University of South Dakota athletic department announced a ten-year apparel agreement with Nike and BSN Sports that will make Nike the official provider of uniforms, footwear and equipment for all 18 Coyote athletic programs beginning in July 2026. The deal marks the end of USD’s longstanding relationship with Adidas, which had outfitted the Coyotes […]
The Volante’s Athlete of the Week L.J. Phillips
This week’s spotlight athlete is sophomore running back L.J. Phillips Jr., who has been a key piece of the Coyotes’ backfield this season. The Wichita, Kansas, native has rushed for 555 yards on 83 attempts and scored six touchdowns. Phillip’s most notable outing was his first career start, where he added 301 yards on the […]
Johansen Notches First Win As Coyotes Head Coach
Coyote football took home their first win of the season in the home opener at the Dakota Dome on Saturday, Sept. 13. Giving first-year head coach Travis Johansen a successful debut as the Coyotes defeated the Northern Colorado Bears in overtime. The teams exchanged scores throughout regulation and then into overtime when L.J. Phillips Jr […]
Fall Lookahead: Football, Volleyball Set Sights on Titles
The Sanford Coyote Sports Center and the DakotaDome are quieting down as seasons wind to a close, but come August, both will be back in action as the South Dakota football and volleyball teams look to build on their 2024 campaigns. It was a record-breaking season for the South Dakota football […]
USD Athletic Top Five Moments of 2024-2025
This past year of USD athletics was filled with shattered records, historic achievements and unforgettable memories that drew the attention of the Vermillion community and Coyote fans. Here are The Volante’s top five moments of this school year that define dedication and commitment to the game. For the top memorable event […]
Athletics Introduces Additions to 2025 Football Coaching Staff
The coaching staff is set for the 2025 fall football season with several new additions across multiple programs. USD’s Head football coach Travis Johansen announced multiple hires, including Isaiah Walker as a wide receivers coach. Walker joins USD after two seasons at Minnesota, where he served as an offensive graduate assistant before being promoted to […]