Mellott leads Montana State over South Dakota 31-17 to reach FCS championship game

— Tommy Mellott rushed for two touchdowns and passed for another to lead Montana State to a 31-17 victory over South Dakota on Saturday and a berth in the FCS championship game.

North Dakota State, Montana State reach FCS title game

A one-handed game-winning TD catch by Bryce Lance gave North Dakota State a 28-21 win over South Dakota State and a berth in the FCS title game against Montana State, a 31-17 winner later Saturday over South Dakota.

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Bouman throws 3 TDs, defense has 8 takeaways, South Dakota to FCS semis with 35-21 over UC Davis

— Aidan Bouman threw for three touchdowns, Travis Theis ran for two and the defense forced six turnovers as fourth-seeded South Dakota defeated fifth-seeded UC Davis 35-21 on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs.

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Aidan Bouman, Quaron Adams rally South Dakota past Tarleton State 42-31 in FCS second-round duel

— Aidan Bouman threw a go-ahead touchdown pass in the fourth quarter and Quaron Adams followed with a 70-yard touchdown on a reverse as No. 4 seed South Dakota pulled away late to beat 13th-seeded Tarleton State 42-31 on Saturday in the second round...

South Dakota scores with 12 seconds left to beat FCS top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28

— Aidan Bouman threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Javion Phelps with 12 seconds left and South Dakota defeated FCS top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28 on Saturday to claim a share of its first Missouri Valley Football Conference championship.

South Dakota tops North Dakota 42-36 behind Bouman, Pierre and Theis

— Aidan Bouman threw three touchdown passes, Charles Pierre Jr. and Travis Theis both ran for more than 100 yards and a touchdown and South Dakota held on to beat North Dakota 42-36 on Saturday.

Pierre, Bouman lead South Dakota's offensive free-for-all in Coyotes' 7TD shutout win

— Charles Pierre Jr. averaged 15 yards per carry on 11 carries and scored two touchdowns and South Dakota dismantled Indiana State 49-0 on Saturday.

Amar Johnson's TD run in OT lifts South Dakota State over South Dakota 20-17

— Amar Johnson burst into the end zone on a 3-yard run in overtime to lift South Dakota State over South Dakota 20-17 on Saturday night.

Pierre runs for 153 yards, 2 TDs; South Dakota gets first road win against Youngstown State, 27-17

— Charles Pierre Jr. ran for two touchdowns and a career-best 153 yards, and South Dakota beat Youngstown State 27-17 on Saturday night for its first win at the Penguins' Stambaugh Stadium.

Bouman throws for 2 TDs, Pierre runs for 2 more, South Dakota rolls past Northern Iowa 42-17

— Aidan Bouman threw two touchdown passes, Charles Pierre Jr. ran for two scores and South Dakota rolled to a 42-17 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday.

Theis, Pierre combine for 5 of South Dakota's 7 rushing touchdowns in 59-0 rout of Murray State

— Travis Theis ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns, Charles Pierre Jr. scored three times on the ground, and South Dakota buried Murray State 59-0 on Saturday.

Jones-Logan takes opening kickoff 99 yards, South Dakota cruises past Drake 42-3

— Keyondray Jones-Logan returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, Travis Theis and Charles Pierre Jr. both scored twice as South Dakota rolled to a 42-3 win over Drake on...

Portland State cancels game due to whooping cough outbreak

Portland State canceled its game against South Dakota due to an outbreak of whooping cough within its football program.

Mellusi rushes for 2 TDs and Wisconsin beats South Dakota 27-13

— Chez Mellusi’s grandfather died on Friday, but he didn’t tell Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell until the conclusion of Saturday’s game.

Wisconsin seeks its first 2-0 start since 2020 when it hosts FCS program South Dakota

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Jayden Price takes off on a 82-yard punt return TD

Jayden Price takes the punt return 82 yards to the end zone for a North Dakota State touchdown.

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South Dakota turns back North Dakota 14-10 after giving up opening kickoff return TD

— Keyondre Jones and Charles Pierre Jr. ran for touchdowns in the second half and South Dakota's defense kept North Dakota in check for a 14-10 win on Saturday.

Pierre's 81-yard touchdown run helped South Dakota beat Indiana State 17-3

— Charles Pierre Jr. rushed for 107 yards on just four carries, Travis Theis added 106 yards rushing and South Dakota beat winless Indiana State 17-3 on Saturday.

Leyland FG on last play lifts South Dakota State over Youngstown State 34-31

— Will Leyland kicked a 41-yard field goal on the final play of the game and South Dakota escaped with a 34-31 victory over Youngstown State on Saturday.

South Dakota hits winning FG as time expires

South Dakota's Will Leyland drills a 41-yard field goal as time expires to win it against Youngstown State.

Theis powers South Dakota to 38-7 romp over Murray State

— Travis Theis rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns to power South Dakota to a 38-7 victory over Murray State on Saturday.

Aidan Bouman connects with Carter Bell for 50-yard South Dakota TD

Aidan Bouman connects with Carter Bell for 50-yard South Dakota TD

Thomas, Theis each score 2 TDs as South Dakota runs past Lamar 35-6

— Nate Thomas ran for 164 yards and two touchdowns and Travis Theis carried for 120 yards and two more touchdowns as South Dakota ran past Lamar, 35-6 on Saturday.

Aidan Bouman throws two touchdown passes and South Dakota shuts out St. Thomas (Minnesota) 24-0

— Aidan Bouman threw two touchdown passes, the South Dakota defense allowed just 166 yards, and the Coyotes blanked St. Thomas of Minnesota 24-0 on Saturday.

Missouri dominates first half, struggles in second in 35-10 win over South Dakota

— Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz's plan for his quarterbacks in the season opener against South Dakota on Thursday night was to play returning starter Brady Cook in the first half and give redshirt freshman Sam Horn the second half.

Missouri out for fourth straight bowl berth as season opens against South Dakota

South Dakota at Missouri, Thursday, 7 p.m. CT (SEC Network)

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North Dakota State Bison vs South Dakota Coyotes Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 20

The North Dakota State Bison (9-1, 6-1 MVFC) square off against a familiar opponent when they host the South Dakota Coyotes (7-3, 5-2 MVFC) on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome in a MVFC battle.

How Oklahoma State, Michigan, Notre Dame and Wake Forest could benefit from Week 11 volatility

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South Dakota Coyotes vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 13

The South Dakota Coyotes (6-3, 4-2 MVFC) square off against a fellow MVFC foe when they host the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (7-2, 4-2 MVFC) on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the DakotaDome.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs South Dakota Coyotes Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 6

The Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-7, 2-4 MVFC) host a MVFC battle against the South Dakota Coyotes (5-3, 3-2 MVFC) on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Hanson Field.

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South Dakota Coyotes vs Illinois State Redbirds Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 23

The South Dakota Coyotes (5-2, 3-1 MVFC) bring a three-game winning streak into a matchup with the Illinois State Redbirds (2-4, 0-3 MVFC) on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the DakotaDome.

Northern Iowa Panthers vs South Dakota Coyotes Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

The Northern Iowa Panthers (3-2, 1-1 MVFC) and the South Dakota Coyotes (4-2, 2-1 MVFC) play on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the UNI-Dome in a clash of MVFC foes.

South Dakota Coyotes vs North Dakota Fightin' Hawks Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 9

The South Dakota Coyotes (3-2) host the North Dakota Fightin' Hawks (2-2) at the DakotaDome on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

South Dakota Coyotes vs Indiana State Sycamores Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 2

MVFC foes match up when the South Dakota Coyotes (2-2, 0-1 MVFC) and the Indiana State Sycamores (2-2, 0-1 MVFC) play on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the DakotaDome.

Missouri State Bears vs South Dakota Coyotes Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for September 25

The Missouri State Bears (1-1, 0-0 MVFC) meet a fellow MVFC foe when they host the South Dakota Coyotes (2-1, 0-0 MVFC) on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Robert W. Plaster Stadium.

Kansas scores late to beat S. Dakota 17-14 in Leipold debut

— Wins have been so rare at Kansas over the last decade-plus that it wasn't too surprising when students spilled from the stands and rushed the field to celebrate Lance Leipold's first victory as head coach of the Jayhawks.

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North Dakota and North Dakota State meet in a crowded and raucous Missouri Valley Football Conference, while Deion Sanders' Jackson State squad looks to move to 4-0.

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Missouri Valley Conference, eyeing FCS playoffs, opts for spring season

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South Dakota knocks off South Dakota State 24-21

Austin Simmons passed for two touchdowns, ran for another and South Dakota upset rival South Dakota State 24-21 on Saturday.

NDSU wraps up ninth straight conference title with 49-14 win

Trey Lance threw for two touchdowns, Ty Brooks ran for two and FCS top-ranked North Dakota State rolled up 700 yards offense in beating South Dakota 49-14 to clinch the Missouri Valley Football Conference championship on Saturday.

QB Simmons, strong ground game lead South Dakota to victory

Austin Simmons threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth score, South Dakota had two 100-yard rushers, and the Coyotes defeated Youngstown State 56-21 on Saturday.

Western Illinois beats South Dakota for 1st win in 364 days

Clint Ratkovich scored on a 9-yard run with 34 seconds left and Western Illinois won for the first time in 364 days with a 38-34 victory over South Dakota on Saturday.