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USD set to move on in MVFC after NDSU's departure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:54 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

USD set to move on in MVFC after NDSU's departure

Summary

The Missouri Valley Football Conference media day was held on July 14 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, but North Dakota State was absent. The Bison are transitioning to the Football Bowl Subdivision and will join the Mountain West Conference. South Dakota's new head coach, Matt Vitzthum, emphasized focusing on his own team's performance despite losing a dominant program. The Coyotes aim to maintain their streak of three consecutive 10-win seasons, beginning on August 29 against Central Connecticut State University.

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By the Numbers

•Missouri Valley Football Conference media day took place July 14.
•North Dakota State is leaving for the Mountain West Conference.
•Matt Vitzthum is the new head coach for South Dakota.
•The Coyotes seek a fourth straight 10-win season.
•USD opens the season August 29 against Central Connecticut State.

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3:54 AMYahoo Sports — USD prepares for post-NDSU era in MVFC

What they're saying

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Missouri Valley Football Conference media day took place Tuesday morning, but a familiar face was missing: North Dakota State. The Bison are moving up to the Football Bowl Subdivision to join the revamped Mountain West Conference following two national championships in the last five seasons. While losing a dominant […]
— Yahoo Sports

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