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Coyotes Sting Hornets in Second Round of Playoffs
The No. 3 South Dakota Coyotes football team faced off against the Sacramento State Hornets on Saturday in the second round of the FCS Playoffs. On the first three drives of the game, neither team was able to get the offense going as they combined for three punts in the first three drives. On the […]
Football Defeats North Dakota at Home
The South Dakota Coyotes football team overcame a rough start to defeat the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 14-10 Saturday afternoon at the DakotaDome. North Dakota junior wide receiver Red Wilson took the opening kickoff to the house for a 99-yard touchdown, putting the Fighting Hawks up 7-0 after just 13 seconds.. On the next North […]
Fall Sports Season is Wrapping Up
The South Dakota football and volleyball teams only have a few games left on their schedule before their respective playoffs or tournaments arrive. South Dakota Football: 7-2 overall and 5-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference record The football team currently sits tied for second in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) only behind in-state rival SDSU. […]
Jackrabbits Hand Coyotes First Conference Loss
The No. 4 Coyotes (6-1,4-0) football team hosted the No. 1 Jackrabbits (7-0,4-0) in the DakotaDome on Saturday, Oct. 28. This year’s No. 4 ranking is tied with the 2017 Coyotes team for their highest ranking of all time. The matchup history between these two teams is a long and storied one with the Jackrabbits […]
Leyland’s Field Goal Propels Football over No. 20 Penguins
Following their Dakota Days victory over Murray State, the Coyotes jumped to No. 17/10 in the FCS rankings with their upcoming matchup against newly ranked Youngstown State Penguins. On the opening drive, the Penguins started driving down the field. However, the drive was abruptly stopped as South Dakota’s sophomore defensive back Shahid Barros forced a […]
Coyote Offense Growing Every Game Under Davis
Josh Davis, the Coyotes new offensive coordinator who came over from the reigning champion South Dakota State Jackrabbits, has made a huge impact in a short amount of time. Last year, the Coyotes’ offense averaged 16.2 points per game and 286.1 yards per game with an average of five yards per play. The Coyotes averaged […]
Football Dive Past Murray State in Dakota Days Victory
After the Coyotes defeated No. 2 North Dakota State last week, the team traveled back home to celebrate the 106th Dakota Days. Their foe this year is Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) newcomer in Murray State. South Dakota entered their Dakota Days game with a 3-1 record and a 1-0 record in the MVFC. Their […]
Football Continue Strong Home Play Before Bye Week
The football team looked to extend their win streak on the season and at home in the DakotaDome as they hosted the Lamar Cardinals. The all-time series is in the hands of the Cardinals as they are 3-0 against the Coyotes. This is the first matchup since 2010. The Coyotes defense got started at the […]
Football Falls to SEC Opponent in Opener
The Coyotes traveled to Columbia, MO, for their first game of the 2023 season on Aug. 31 to take on the Missouri Tigers. On Missouri’s second possession of the game, they took the lead when junior quarterback Brady Cook connected with sophomore receiver Mekhi Miller for an 18-yard touchdown with 7:47 left in the first […]
Nielson Receives Contract Extension After Loss
The Coyote football team hosted the Northern Iowa Panthers for their final game of the 2022 season, where they fell 58-14. At the press conference after the game, athletic director David Herbster announced that he will be extending head coach Bob Nielson’s contract “for the foreseeable future.” “We all believe in Bob and his ability […]