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South Dakota prepares for Eastern Washington matchup following season opening road victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:54 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

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Summary

South Dakota hosts Eastern Washington at the DakotaDome on Saturday at 1 p.m. for a non-conference matchup. The Coyotes currently hold a 2-0 record after a 38-23 victory against Northern Colorado on Sept. 5. This game marks the second consecutive week the team faces an opponent from the Big Sky Conference. First-year head coach Matt Vitzthum views the matchup as an important test against an up-tempo offense before conference play begins. Eastern Washington enters the contest after a 34-24 win over Northern Iowa in its own season opener. South Dakota is currently ranked No. 11 in the FCS top-25 poll, while Eastern Washington looks to challenge the Coyotes as they aim for their first 3-0 start since 2017.

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•South Dakota faces Eastern Washington at home on Saturday at 1 p.m.
•The Coyotes opened the season with a 38-23 win over Northern Colorado.
•Eastern Washington defeated Northern Iowa 34-24 in its Sept. 5 home opener.
•South Dakota currently holds a No. 11 ranking in the FCS top-25 poll.
•The game offers the Coyotes a chance to open the season 3-0 for the first time since 2017.

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Sep. 9—VERMILLION, S.D. — For the South Dakota football team, the Missouri Valley Football Conference is never far from sight. Even before the Coyotes begin conference play, the challenge that awaits them each fall is difficult to miss. The MVFC has established itself as one of the premier conferences in the FCS, and USD will get another opportunity to prepare for that grind Saturday when it ...
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