{
  "id": 7002111,
  "title": "South Dakota football rolls past Eastern Washington, moves to 3-0",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/south-dakota-football-rolls-past-eastern-washington-moves-to-3-0",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T21:59:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/south-dakota-football-rolls-past-215933530.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Dakota's football team surged to a commanding 31-3 lead over Eastern Washington following a 21-point scoring streak between the second and third quarters. This impressive run, fueled by long plays, proved pivotal as the Coyotes ultimately secured a 41-23 victory on Saturday, September 12 in the DakotaDome. The scoring spree was spearheaded by Austyn Modrzewski, who connected with Tennell Bryant for a 66-yard touchdown, followed by Charles Pierre Jr.'s remarkable 72-yard touchdown run. Modrzewski and Bryant repeated their connection for a 48-yard passing score, showcasing their dynamic partnership. Eastern Washington managed to score three times in the final five minutes, making the final margin narrower. Modrzewski had a stellar performance, completing 16 of 24 passes for 245 yards and three touchdowns, although he also threw his first collegiate interception. He added 15 yards on the ground. Bryant was a key playmaker, contributing 120 yards on three catches and scoring twice. Brayden White added 34 yards and a touchdown on four catches, Tysen Boze had 44 yards on two receptions, Pierre rushed for 138 yards and two scores on 15 carries, Jones-Logan amassed 49 yards on eight rushes, Jackson Proctor contributed 50 yards on five runs, and Carson Fletcher added 18 yards on five carries. Defensive standout Nate Laperi recorded two sacks, while Chris Dixon, Asher Tomaszewski, and Tyler Sapit each had one tackle for loss and a forced fumble. Ethan Carrier intercepted a pass and returned it 44 yards, while Gabriel Hardman had two tackles for a loss and a forced fumble. With this dominant performance, South Dakota's record now stands at 3-0, setting the stage for their upcoming game against FBS Boise State on September 19.",
  "summary": "South Dakota outscored Eastern Washington 24-10 in the middle two quarters to beat the Eagles and move to 3-0 on the season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/army-football-mistakes-set-up-late-game-south-florida-rally",
        "published": "2026-09-12T20:39:55.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "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."
}