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South Dakota Coyotes

4th in MVFC

5–22026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record5–27 completed games reported
Points per game37.9Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game25.0Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate—CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 7 completed games reported in 2026, South Dakota has scored 265 points and allowed 175. Its scoring margin is 12.9 points per game. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

ESPN · Last available snapshot Oct 12, 7:43 AM UTC · Source refresh pendingData methodology
PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About South Dakota

College football team of University of South Dakota

South Dakota Coyotes competes in college football. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The South Dakota Coyotes football team represents the University of South Dakota in college football. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC). The Coyotes play their home games at the 9,100-seat DakotaDome near the University's campus in Vermillion, South Dakota.

Inception (Wikidata)
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Adapted from South Dakota Coyotes football on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Revision 1375914699 · Source revised
Conference
Not reported
Latest ranking
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Home venue
The DakotaDome
Next opponent
Murray State Racers
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2026 schedule & results

Aug 29
vsC Connecticut
W 59–20The DakotaDome
Sep 5
@N Colorado
W 38–23Nottingham Field
Sep 12
vsE Washington
W 41–23The DakotaDome
Sep 19
@Boise St
L 24–38Albertsons Stadium
Sep 26
@Youngstown St
L 28–47Stambaugh Stadium
Oct 3
vsIndiana St
W 44–14The DakotaDome
Oct 10
vsS Illinois
W 31–10The DakotaDome
Oct 17
@Murray St
5:00 PM ETRoy Stewart Stadium
Oct 24
vsNorth Dakota
2:00 PM ETThe DakotaDome
Oct 31
@S Dakota St
12:00 AM ETDana J. Dykhouse Stadium
Nov 14
vsNorthern Iowa
2:00 PM ETThe DakotaDome
Nov 21
@Illinois St
1:00 PM ETHancock Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2026 roster

19Jahan AbubakarRB6' 0"190 lbsFreshmanManhattan, IL
84Jackson AccuardiTE6' 7"250 lbsFreshmanDeForest, WI
14Beckett BakkerQB5' 11"195 lbsFreshmanWaukee, IA
17Troy BountingWR5' 9"185 lbsSeniorHudson, WI
6Tysen BozeWR6' 4"205 lbsSeniorDublin, OH
9Tennel BryantWR5' 7"170 lbsSeniorCincinnati, OH
72Grant ChapmanOL6' 5"305 lbsJuniorAndover, MN
66Dustin CochranOL6' 5"280 lbsFreshmanWichita, KS
4Bryce CohoonWR6' 2"200 lbsJuniorWichita, KS
81Mason CowgillTE6' 4"240 lbsSophomoreErie, CO
88Cooper CrawfordTE6' 7"215 lbsFreshmanPiper, KS
13Nevan CremascoliQB6' 3"225 lbsSeniorWinnetka, IL
67Brendon CrispeOL6' 9"320 lbsSophomoreCastle Pines, CO
8Julius EllensRB5' 11"195 lbsSophomoreGlen Ellyn, IL
65Caden EllingsonOL6' 7"310 lbsSeniorTea, SD
71Lucas FeldkampOL6' 5"305 lbsFreshmanSioux Falls, SD
33Carson FletcherRB5' 10"215 lbsSophomoreRacine, WI
87Caden FreyTE6' 6"250 lbsJuniorRed Cloud, NE
75Jake GauOL6' 8"310 lbsFreshmanEden Prairie, MN
11Patrick GreisenQB6' 2"200 lbsFreshmanDe Pere, WI
77Sam HawkerOL6' 9"305 lbsSophomoreMonona, WI
86Chris HerrinTE6' 5"230 lbsFreshmanTerre Haute, IN
74Nick HerzogOL6' 4"300 lbsSeniorStilwell, KS
89Kolby HodnefieldWR6' 0"185 lbsFreshmanClear Lake, IA
85DJ Howard Jr.WR6' 0"180 lbsFreshmanPlant City, FL
ESPN · Updated Oct 11, 12:56 PM UTCData methodology
PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage66.1
Completions111
Interception Percentage3.00
Interceptions5
Longest Pass66
Net Passing Yards1,641
Net Passing Yards Per Game234.4
Passing Attempts168
Passing Touchdown %11.90
Passing Touchdowns20
Passer Rating181.7
Total Sacks9

Rushing

Rushing Attempts247
Rushing Yards1,396
Yards Per Rush Attempt5.7
Long Rushing72
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns15
Rushing Yards Per Game199.4
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs70
Team Games Played7
Total Yards3,037

Receiving

Receptions111
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards1,641
Receiving Yards1,641
Receiving Touchdowns20
Long Reception66
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game234.4
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch71
Receiving First Downs65

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs144
Rushing 1st downs70
Passing 1st downs65
1st downs by penalty8
Third Down Conversions32
Third Down Attempts75
3rd down %42.67
Fourth Down Conversions4
First Downs Attempts5
4th down %80.00
Total Penalties30
Total Penalty Yards267

Defense

Solo Tackles262
Assist Tackles198
Total Tackles460
Sacks11
Sack Yards73
Stuffs44
Passes Defended30
Average Interception Yards18.3
Long Interception44
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked1
Tackles For Loss24

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions4
Interception Yards73
Interception Touchdowns0

General

Fumbles8
Forced Fumbles5
Fumbles Recovered5
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played7

Returning

Kick Returns14
Kick Return Yards218
Yards Per Kick Return15.6
Long Kick Return29
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns6
Punt Return Yards19
Yards Per Punt Return3.2
Long Punt Return8
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made7
Field Goal Attempts7
Field Goal Percentage100.0
Long Field Goal Made49
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-291
Field Goal Attempts 30-394
Field Goal Attempts 40-492
Field Goal Attempts 50+0
Extra Points Made34
Extra Point Attempts35
Extra Point Percentage97.1

Punting

Punts26
Punt Yards1,202
Long Punt70
Gross Average Punt Yards46.2
Net Average Punt Yards46.2
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 2012
Touchbacks2
Fair Catches7
Punt Returns5
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns15
Receiving Touchdowns20
Return Touchdowns0
Total Touchdowns35
Field Goals7
Kick Extra Points34
Total Two Point Conversions0
Total Points265
Total Points Per Game37.9
ESPN · Last available snapshot Oct 12, 7:43 AM UTC · Source refresh pendingData methodology