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GAME WEEK: Eastern Washington Returns to the DakotaDome 15 Years Later
There are certain games that stick around. September 10, 2011 is one of them. Eastern Washington walked into the DakotaDome as the No. 1 team in the country and defending FCS national champion. The Eagles had Bo Levi Mitchell at quarterback — the reigning national championship game MVP and one of the biggest names in the…
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The First crack
It is that time of year again. The time when every fan base thinks this could be the year. Across the country, fans are making predictions, arguing about their teams and convincing themselves that whatever went wrong last season won’t happen again. Everyone has a player they think will have a big year, a position…
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Coyotes Name Austyn Modrzewski Starting Quarterback
The South Dakota Coyotes have their starting quarterback. Head Coach Matt Vitzthum announced Monday on the Coyote Report that Redshirt freshman Austyn Modrzewski has been named the starter and will lead the Coyotes into their season opener against Central Connecticut State on August 29. Modrzewski comes to the starting role with plenty of experience, even…
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Central Connecticut State Preview
South Dakota’s 2026 season opener isn’t your typical Week 1 matchup against an FCS team from a smaller conference. Central Connecticut State comes to Vermillion as a two-time defending Northeast Conference champion, the preseason favorite to win it for a third straight year and a program coming off consecutive FCS Playoff appearances. But here’s what…
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Did NDSU Buy Into the FBS Just as the Door Closed?
For years, the path seemed obvious. Dominate the FCS. Drink too much at Chubs the night before and drop your phone in the toilet (okay maybe that’s just a me thing). Move to the FBS. Compete for larger television contracts, bigger games and, if everything broke perfectly, eventually earn a place at college football’s biggest…
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What Protect College Sports Act Means For USD
This draws heavily on two interviews with University of South Dakota Athletic Director Jon Schemmel, his conversation with John Thayer on YoteCast, and his June 2025 appearance on Sioux Falls Live’s “Happy Hour” with John Gaskins. My legal analysis is based on the amended version of the Protect College Sports Act w/ Big 10 and…
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2026 Preview: THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOOTBALL
Welcome! Thank you for stopping by and reading. We’re officially in the Dog Days of Summer, and football is right around the corner (just 40 days until kickoff). I wanted to write a full preview article highlighting each position group heading into the 2026 CFB season. Let’s Go Yotes! Roster / Personnel Update: Now, Let’s…