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USD Coyotes aim for playoff run under new coach Matt Vitzthum

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

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Summary

The USD Coyotes begin their 2026 season under head coach Matt Vitzthum after a successful 2025 campaign that featured a 10-4 record. The Coyotes face significant turnover, having lost key players to graduation and transfers, including quarterback Aidan Bouman. Despite this, they are prepared to compete for a playoff spot, leaning on a strong returning defensive unit and a promising running back core led by Charles Pierre. The Coyotes' season opener is scheduled for Saturday, where they will see how their new players and strategies perform in real competition.

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By the Numbers

•Coyotes finished 2025 with a 10-4 record
•Charles Pierre returns as a key running back
•New quarterback Austyn Modrzewski will debut Saturday
•Defense remains a strong point for the Coyotes
•Team has high expectations for playoff success

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2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Football '26: USD Coyotes hope to keep building momentum under Matt Vitzthum

What they're saying

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Aug. 25—VERMILLION — The Coyotes are under their third different head coach in the last three years, and need to replace some of the most important players from last year's 10-win squad. There may have been a time when that meant a rebuilding year or a steep step back, but USD has built the program up to where, like the other Dakota powers before them, the expectation is to be a playoff team ...
— Yahoo Sports

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