Modrzewski shines with six touchdown passes in South Dakota's opener
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Austyn Modrzewski had a standout performance in his college debut, throwing six touchdown passes as South Dakota defeated Central Connecticut 59-20 on Saturday in Vermillion, South Dakota. Modrzewski completed 16 of 20 passes for 304 yards and added a touchdown run of 68 yards. The Coyotes took a commanding 42-10 lead into halftime, scoring touchdowns on eight consecutive possessions after an initial three-and-out. This game marked Matt Vitzthum's debut as head coach for South Dakota, ranked No. 12 in FCS. The Coyotes will next face Northern Colorado, while Central Connecticut will play Toledo on September 12.
- •Austyn Modrzewski sets a South Dakota record with six TD passes in his debut.
- •South Dakota leads 42-10 at halftime after scoring eight straight touchdowns.
- •Modrzewski also rushed for another touchdown, finishing with 81 yards on the ground.
- •Charles Pierre Jr. returned from injury, gaining 77 yards on 10 carries.
- •South Dakota's next game is at Northern Colorado next Saturday.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Modrzewski tosses 6 TDs, South Dakota dismantles Central Connecticut
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Modrzewski throws 6 TD passes in college debut and South Dakota beats Central Connecticut 59-20
"Austyn Modrzewski set the South Dakota single-game record with six touchdown passes in his first college game and the Coyotes rolled past Central Connecticut 59-20 on Saturday in the season-opener for both teams. Modrzewski, a redshirt freshman, completed 16 of 20 passes for 304 yards and carried twice for 81 yards, which included another touchdown. It was Matt Vitzthum's first game as coach of the Coyotes, who are ranked No. 12 in FCS.
"Freshman quarterback Austyn Modrzewski threw for six touchdowns and ran for another as South Dakota ripped past Central Connecticut State.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:14 PMModrzewski tosses 6 TDs, South Dakota dismantles Central Connecticut
Freshman quarterback Austyn Modrzewski threw for six touchdowns and ran for another as South Dakota ripped past Central Connecticut State.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:37 PMModrzewski throws 6 TD passes in college debut and South Dakota beats Central Connecticut 59-20
Austyn Modrzewski set the South Dakota single-game record with six touchdown passes in his first college game and the Coyotes rolled past Central Connecticut 59-20 on Saturday in the season-opener for both teams. Modrzewski, a redshirt freshman, completed 16 of 20 passes for 304 yards and carried twice for 81 yards, which included another touchdown. It was Matt Vitzthum's first game as coach of the Coyotes, who are ranked No. 12 in FCS.
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