Football

While former University of South Dakota wide receiver Will Powell may have ended his playing days in the United States after the 2012 season, the USD leader in touchdown receptions has taken his talents to France. Powell left for Nimes, France Jan. 10 to play professional football for the Nimes Centurions. Powell’s legacy at the […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante interviewed sophomore quarterback Kevin Earl. In his first season as the Coyotes’ starting quarterback, Earl threw for 1,920 yards and nine touchdowns. The Volante talked to Earl about the upcoming offseason and what he remembers about the recruiting process three years ago. Grant Bosiacki: What have you personally, and the […]

The University of South Dakota (4-8) finished its 2013 campaign with a 42-0 loss to undefeated Missouri Valley Conference champions North Dakota State University (11-0) in Fargo, N.D. Saturday. In the last two meetings between the pair of schools, the Bison have outscored the Coyotes 96-0, with the previous meeting in 2012 ending 54-0. The […]

In 2012, the University of South Dakota football team was 1-10 and were winless in the Missouri Valley Conference. Fast-forward to 2013, and the Coyotes have already won four games with one remaining, including three in the MVC. The biggest measuring stick for the Coyotes this year was how they did against conference rival South […]

For the second consecutive season, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits can be called the kings of the state. The Jackrabbits came into the DakotaDome desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive and edged out the Coyotes, 27-12. SDSU head coach John Stiegelmeier said the Coyotes put up a good fight, but he’s […]

After last season’s 31-8 drubbing in Brookings, University of South Dakota head football coach Joe Glenn said his team has turned the page and is more than ready to host the biggest rival they have, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Last Saturday, SDSU beat Indiana State 29-0 and held them to 161 yards of offense. […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante chose to do something different in respect to the upcoming USD football game against SDSU. We interviewed both head coaches in order to get an inside look on how their team is preparing for Saturday’s game. Grant Bosiacki: What is the biggest difference in South Dakota State this year compared […]

Kevin Earl vs. R.C. Kilgore  Earl now has six starts under his belt and has a three-game winning streak and losing streak to show for it. Kilgore, who leads the Missouri Valley Conference with 105 tackles will have to be all over the field Saturday. Don’t be surprised to see him try and take away […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante chose to do something different in respect to the upcoming USD football game against SDSU. We interviewed both head coaches in order to get an inside look on how their team is preparing for Saturday’s game. Nathan Ellenbecker: What is the biggest difference in the rivalry this year compared to […]