Football
Despite Dome renovations, USD seeing rise in fall sports revenue
When the university announced the decision to dish $26.3 million into DakotaDome renovations and 3G Pitch Resurfacing last October, the fall 2019 season became one that required sacrifice. In many ways, it has. The Dome’s normal 10,000-seat capacity is halved, ticket demand among both students and fans increased and every game day, the cheers of […]
Coyote football downs Missouri State on the road
The Coyotes defeated Missouri State 45-10 in Springfield, Missouri on Saturday to earn their third straight win, bringing their conference record to 2-0 and overall record to 3-3. Senior quarterback Austin Simmons threw four touchdowns and completed 15 of 21 passes for a total of 228 yards in the three quarters. Two of junior wide […]
Simmons shines in Dakota Days victory
Backed by the Dakota Days home crowd, USD (2-3, 1-0 MVFC) secured their second-consecutive victory in the conference opener, shutting out Indiana State (2-3, 0-1 MVFC) 38-0 in the DakotaDome Saturday. “I thought we played with really good emotion, really good enthusiasm,” head coach Bob Nielson said. “The crowd obviously was great today, packed in […]
Stefan Logan: Still going strong after USD, NFL career
One of USD’s greatest football exports came from 1,800 miles away. Graduating from Miami Jackson Senior High School in the spring of 2003, Stefan Logan came to Vermillion and produced four of the most productive seasons by a running back the Coyotes have ever seen. “Being from Miami, it was a big culture shock to […]
USD earns first win against Northern Colorado
The Coyotes prevailed in a defensive slugfest to earn its first win of the season against Northern Colorado at Nottingham Field in Greeley, Colorado on Saturday. USD mustered 387 yards of total offense on the day – over 250 fewer yards than the previous week’s 642 yards against Houston Baptist. Both teams opened with respectable […]
Houston Baptist outduels USD in shootout
The Coyotes dropped their third-straight contest to open the season, losing a shootout to Houston Baptist 53-52 inside the DakotaDome on Saturday. The two teams combined for 1,238 yards of total offense in a game which saw senior quarterback Austin Simmons throw for 537 yards to break USD’s record for a single game, previously held […]
Coyotes fall to FBS powerhouse Oklahoma
The Coyotes fell to their stiffest competition of the season Saturday night, losing to Oklahoma 70-14 at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. After a different FCS school backed out of their scheduled meeting with the Sooners, USD stepped in, agreeing to play in January 2017. The university will receive $575,000 for the game […]
Montana passing attack takes down USD in opener
The passing attack of No. 25 Montana Grizzlies proved to be too much for the Coyotes to handle as USD fell 31-17 in its season opener at the DakotaDome Saturday afternoon. Opening their season at home for the first time since 2013, USD was dealt their first loss in a home opener since 2002, according […]
USD Football preview: What’s new on both sides of the ball
After missing out on the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs last season, the Coyote football team is adjusting for the future. As USD begins another season with a young squad, head coach Bob Nielson said he’s hopeful this team will continue developing. The Coyotes followed an 8-5 (4-4 CONF) 2017 season, which included a trip […]
Spring Break: USD bypasses spring football game
USD football decided to forego the annual spring football game due to DakotaDome renovations. Instead, the team held two practices open to the public on April 6 and 14. Head coach Bob Nielson and Athletic Director Dave Herbster came to the conclusion for no spring football game, which is usually held in April. “The Dome being […]