{
  "id": 2282938,
  "title": "Black Hills State football eyeing bounce back 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/black-hills-state-football-eyeing-bounce-back-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T02:36:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/black-hills-state-football-eyeing-023635040.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spearfish, South Dakota (KELO) — Following a disappointing 3-8 season last year, Black Hills State University's football team, known as the Yellow Jackets, are aiming to turn their fortunes around in 2026. The team will face significant challenges, as they will be without their most successful players and contributors. The offense will need to adapt and prove itself, while the defense returns key starters, including four players in the secondary. Head Coach Josh Breske highlights an advantage for his squad, stating that their campus has been accommodating with open dorms and meal plans for the team. This summer, the Yellow Jackets began their preparations early, opening their season on August 27th against the University of Sioux Falls.",
  "summary": "SPEARFISH, S.D. (KELO) — The Black Hills State Yellow Jackets posted a 3-8 record last year and are looking to improve on that mark in 2026. The Yellow Jackets unfortunately will have their work cut out for them after losing their top passer, rusher and receiver, so the offense will have some questions. The defense […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kansas State football starting left tackle John Pastore out for season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/kansas-state-football-starting-left-tackle-john-pastore-out-for-season",
        "published": "2026-08-20T18:09:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}