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Coyotes focus on rebuilding offensive line ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

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The USD Coyotes are addressing a complete overhaul of their offensive line as they prepare for the upcoming season. None of the five starters from last year's playoff loss to Montana remain on the team. Junior Brock Woolf is the only returning starter, joined by a mix of transfers and freshmen. New offensive line coach James Bain, who previously worked at Minnesota, is tasked with developing the unit amidst high expectations to support the Coyotes' running game and protect the quarterback. The team aims to build chemistry and cohesion quickly as they strive for national championship contention.

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  • •Five starters from last season's offensive line are no longer on the team.
  • •Brock Woolf is the only returning starter from last year's roster.
  • •New offensive line coach James Bain previously worked at Minnesota.
  • •The Coyotes have high expectations for their running game.
  • •Chemistry among the offensive line will be crucial for team success.
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Aug. 7—VERMILLION — Of the five offensive linemen who started the USD Coyotes' season-ending playoff loss to Montana last December, none are still on the team. For all the focus on the quarterback competition, in which freshman Austyn Modrzewski is leading seniors Jackson Proctor and Nevan Cremascoli, reassembling the offensive line is an equally important priority. With the Coyotes boasting ...

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