SDSU hosts USD at Dykhouse Stadium in FCS rivalry
The Jackrabbits rank fifth in the FCS while the Coyotes sit at sixth, with the series record standing at 58-53-7 in favor of South Dakota State.
By Carmen Valdez ·
South Dakota State leads the all-time series against South Dakota 58-53-7. The Jackrabbits host the Coyotes at 3 p.m. Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings. Both teams enter Week 10 with strong records, as SDSU is 6-2 and USD is 7-2. The matchup airs on ESPNU, with a pre-game show on KSFL-TV at 10 a.m.
SDSU holds the fifth spot in the FCS rankings, while USD is sixth. In conference play, the Coyotes are tied for first place in the Valley with Youngstown State at 4-1. The Jackrabbits sit a half-game back at 3-1. USD won its last game 26-23 against North Dakota in overtime. SDSU defeated Murray State 42-9 last week.
USD quarterback Austyn Modrzewski has thrown for 1,893 yards and 24 touchdowns. His 24 scoring passes are tied for the most in the FCS. Charles Pierre leads the Coyotes on the ground with 713 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. He averages 6.4 yards per carry, the highest rate in the league. On defense, Wade Abrams has 75 tackles, the most in the conference.
SDSU quarterback Chase Mason has passed for 1,200 yards and 5 touchdowns. He averages 14.8 yards per completion, the highest in the conference. Josiah Johnson leads the Jackrabbits with 826 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. James Basinger adds 558 yards and 8 touchdowns. Tristan Alvano leads the Valley in points with 71 and field goals with 12.
USD coach Matt Vitzthum is in his first season. SDSU head coach Dan Jackson is in his second year with a record of 15-7. USD has won four straight games since losing to Youngstown State. SDSU has not lost to USD in the Division I era at home. The Jackrabbits are 32-14-3 against USD at home all-time. USD last won in Brookings in 2000 at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium.
USD ranks second in the Valley in scoring offense with 37.7 points per game. SDSU ranks first in scoring defense, allowing only 15.8 points per game. SDSU also leads the conference in total offense with 472.8 yards per game. The Jackrabbits have 31 native South Dakotans on the roster. USD has five native South Dakotans. A win for SDSU would move them closer to a 15th straight playoff appearance.
Source: KNBN · original report published
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