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On Saturday afternoon at the DakotaDome, the University of South Dakota Coyotes football team secured a 41-30 win over Northern Iowa, overcoming a sluggish start and clinching their victory on Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day. Quarterback Austyn Modrzewski, who began the game on the wrong foot with an early interception that put Northern Iowa ahead 7-0, quickly found his rhythm.

Modrzewski completed 15-of-21 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns in the first half alone, and backup running back Carson Fletcher sparked the offense with two 2-yard touchdown catches. Modrzewski's standout play was an 87-yard touchdown pass to Bryce Cohoon, which extended the Coyotes' lead to 21-14 at halftime.

In the second half, USD continued its offensive momentum, with Modrzewski connecting with Jesse Miller for an 11-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 28-17. Northern Iowa's comeback hopes were dashed when they failed to convert a critical fourth-down attempt in the third quarter, turning possession over to USD. Modrzewski sealed the win with a crucial 24-yard touchdown to Chris Herrin, followed by a late interception by Jaylen Boehm-Peterson, sealing a 41-30 victory for the Coyotes.