USD dominates in opening game against CCSU, 59-20
VERMILLION, S.D. — It sure was a day to experience in the DakotaDome to get the 2026 season underway. In his first collegiate start and snaps at quarterback, Austyn Modrzewski was electric with 304 yards passing and tying the USD single-game record for touchdown passes with six on the day as No. 12-ranked South Dakota rolled past Central […]
On September 4th, 2026, the DakotaDome witnessed an electrifying opening game as No. 12-ranked South Dakota defeated Central Connecticut State 59-20 in their first collegiate football match of the 2026 season. Quarterback Austyn Modrzewski made history on his first collegiate start, setting a USD single-game record with six touchdown passes, tying the school record, and tallying an impressive 304 passing yards.
Modrzewski proved to be unstoppable, connecting with multiple receivers and breaking off a 68-yard touchdown run in front of the Coyote bench. The Yotes dominated both offense and defense, holding the Blue Devils to a mere 90 yards of total offense in the first half. Modrzewski's performance solidified his position as a potential future star, with six touchdown passes to five different receivers, including a notable 38-yard touchdown reception by Keyondray Jones-Logan.
The Coyote defense also excelled, recording four quarterback hurries, a sack, and six pass break-ups. Following the game, head coach Matt Vitzthum expressed his pride in the team's performance and gratitude to the Vermillion community for their support. South Dakota will next travel to Greeley, Colorado to face Northern Colorado on ESPN+.
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