Football

Lackluster offense crippled the University of South Dakota football team during the team’s 24-17 loss to Western Illinois University on Saturday. The Coyotes led the Leathernecks 10-7 at halftime, but after allowing two quick touchdowns in the third quarter all momentum was lost and the team fizzled out in the second half. Both teams were […]

The University of South Dakota is fully entrenched as a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference. After a tough 34-31 loss last Saturday against Illinois State, the Coyotes now have a taste of in-conference competition. The Coyotes have a less than comforting 1-3 record on the season and some weaknesses have been exposed. Offensively, […]

Heading into its homecoming game, the University of South Dakota Coyotes football team feels their 1-3 record doesn’t do the team justice. The Coyotes are coming off of a tough 34-31 loss to Illinois State. Head Coach Joe Glenn liked the effort his players gave, but agreed it wasn’t enough. “We played hard and made a […]

The University of South Dakota Coyotes football team gave it everything they had against the Illinois State Redbirds but came up just short, losing 34-31. The Coyotes got off to a fast start, after senior running back Marcus Sims followed his blockers and had the speed to get into the end zone on a 52 […]

It is fitting that the University of South Dakota football team’s last non-conference game was against Big Ten opponent Northwestern. In fact, I would go as far to say it was beneficial. Being one of the highest caliber foes the Coyotes would face all season, a chance for victory was seemingly slim. However, there were […]

The University of South Dakota Coyotes are about to enter the meatiest part of their season as they open up conference play in year one in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Coyotes will host Illinois State Sept. 29, and senior running back Marcus Sims says the team is definitely prepared. “Everyone is ready to get […]

Mental mistakes, botched plays and penalties all plagued the University of South Dakota during their game against Northwestern on Saturday, as the Coyotes stumbled to their second loss of the season, 38-7. Lapses aside, the Wildcats dangerous defensive line kept the offense on their toes for much of the game, only allowing the Coyotes 240 […]

Five years ago when redshirt middle linebacker Tim Marlette arrived at the University of South Dakota, he was already a proven player in the eyes of most South Dakotans. A three-year, two-way starter for the Sioux Falls Washington Warriors, Marlette led his school into their first state championship appearance in five years. Before he even […]

Being the opponent of a Big 10 team isn’t going to be particularly easy, and head coach Joe Glenn understands his football team will face an uphill battle as they travel to Evanston, Ill., to take on the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday. “They are 3-0 and heavily favored,” Glenn said. “However, I expect each individual on […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week The Volante sports staff will interview a member of the USD athletic community and ask them off-the-wall questions. Enjoy the hilarity. Kelsey Kroger: Do you have any hidden talents or abilities? Kevin Robb: I am a pretty good soccer player. I played from the time I was five years old until […]