Modrzewski throws 6 TD passes in college debut and South Dakota beats Central Connecticut 59-20
Austyn Modrzewski set the South Dakota single-game record with six touchdown passes in his first college game and the Coyotes rolled past Central Connecticut 59-20 on Saturday in the season-opener for both teams. Modrzewski, a redshirt freshman, completed 16 of 20 passes for 304 yards and carried twice for 81 yards, which included another touchdown. It was Matt Vitzthum's first game as coach of…
Austyn Modrzewski, a redshirt freshman, made history in his first college game for South Dakota, completing 16 of 20 passes for 304 yards and adding two touchdowns on the ground. The Coyotes dominated Central Connecticut 59-20 in their season opener, a result that marked Modrzewski's status as the team's single-game scoring leader.
Coach Matt Vitzthum led the Coyotes, who are currently ranked 12th in FCS. Central Connecticut, the conference coaches' pick, appeared to be on a roll as two-time defending NEC champions, but they fell short in their first game under new coach Adam Lechtenberg. Charles Pierre Jr., a Walter Payton Award candidate, returned from injury for South Dakota, contributing 77 yards on 10 carries.
Keyondray Jones-Logan had a standout performance, catching two passes for 103 yards and scoring one touchdown. The Coyotes' dominance was apparent from the start, as they scored touchdowns on their next eight offensive possessions, including a game-leading 42 points by halftime. The Blue Devils managed 20 points in the game, with Connor Kenyon completing 9 of 18 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown.
South Dakota's next matchup is against Northern Colorado on Saturday, while Central Connecticut travels to Toledo on September 12.
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