{
  "id": 4289502,
  "title": "Modrzewski tosses 6 TDs, South Dakota dismantles Central Connecticut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/modrzewski-tosses-6-tds-south-dakota-dismantles-central-connecticut",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T22:14:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/modrzewski-tosses-6-tds-south-221407903.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Austyn Modrzewski, South Dakota's starting quarterback, delivered a stellar performance in his first appearance as the team's primary playcaller. He completed 16 passes on 20 attempts, for a total of 304 yards and six touchdowns, which matched a school record. Modrzewski also contributed with two carries, amassing 81 yards and a touchdown. One of those runs featured a notable 68-yard QB keeper during the third drive of the game.\n\nBy halftime, South Dakota had established a commanding 42-10 lead over Central Connecticut State, after trailing 7-0 at the start of the first half. The Coyotes employed a methodical approach, starting three plays from scrimmage without gaining any yards. Central Connecticut managed to score once, but Modrzewski showcased his deep-ball capability consistently, connecting on six passes that were 20-plus yards in length.\n\nKeyondray Jones-Logan and Brayden White were standout performers for the Coyotes, with Jones-Logan recording two receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown, while White added five catches for 82 yards and two more touchdowns. Tennel Bryant and Chris Herrin also made significant contributions, with Bryant scoring a 49-yard touchdown catch and Herrin having two receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. Charles Pierre Jr. anchored the ground game for the Yotes, rushing for 77 yards on 10 carries.",
  "summary": "Freshman quarterback Austyn Modrzewski threw for six touchdowns and ran for another as South Dakota ripped past Central Connecticut State.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Modrzewski throws 6 TD passes in college debut and South Dakota beats Central Connecticut 59-20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/modrzewski-throws-6-td-passes-in-college-debut-and-south-dakota-beats",
        "published": "2026-08-29T21:37:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Modrzewski throws 6 TD passes in college debut and South Dakota beats Central Connecticut 59-20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/modrzewski-throws-6-td-passes-in-college-debut-and-south-dakota-beats-4284519",
        "published": "2026-08-29T21:38:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}