South Dakota football ranks 12th in AFCA FCS Preseason Poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
South Dakota football has been placed 12th in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS Coaches Preseason Poll, with 347 points. The team finished the 2025 season with a record of 10-5. Their season opener is scheduled for August 29 against Central Connecticut State. Montana State leads the poll with 649 points and 25 first-place votes. The complete rankings feature 25 teams, including notable programs such as Montana and South Dakota State.
- •South Dakota ranked 12th in AFCA FCS Coaches Preseason Poll
- •Team had a 10-5 record in 2025
- •Season opener against Central Connecticut State on August 29
- •Montana State leads the poll with 649 points
- •25 teams included in the AFCA preseason rankings
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — South Dakota football tabbed 12th in AFCA FCS Coaches Preseason Poll
"Here’s a look at the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS Coaches Preseason Poll: Rank School (1st votes) 2025 Rec. Pts. 2025 Rank Season Opener Head Coach 1 Montana St. (25) 14-2 649 1 Aug. 29 at Utah Tech Brent Vigen 2 Montana 13-2 605 3 Aug. 29 vs. Southern Utah Bobby Kennedy 3 South […]
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