Southern Utah Thunderbirds @ South Dakota Coyotes
Game Leaders

278
C. CooperQB
20/35, 3 TD, 4 INT
278

235
N. ShepardQB
19/29, 1 TD, 2 INT
235

44
M. GrayRB
8 CAR
44

170
C. GaniousRB
22 CAR, 2 TD
170

150
T. PootsWR
6 REC, 2 TD
150

109
T. FlanaganWR
9 REC
109

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Team Stats
325
Total Yards
569
5
Turnovers
2
16
1st Downs
30
5-50
Penalties
6-92
0/7
3rd Down
8/14
1/1
4th Down
0/0
11:05
Possession
25:35
Game Information
Vermillion, SD
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 16 | 30 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 0-7 | 8-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 325 | 569 |
| Passing | 284 | 235 |
| Comp/Att | 20/35 | 19/29 |
| Yards per pass | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing | 47 | 334 |
| Rushing Attempts | 12 | 54 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 6.2 |
| Penalties | 5-50 | 6-92 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 11:05 | 25:35 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Big Sky ConferenceBig Sky Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State | 8-0 | 14-2 |
| Montana | 7-1 | 13-2 |
| UC Davis | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Sacramento State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Idaho State | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Washington | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Cal Poly | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Idaho | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Weber State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Portland State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
NCAAF News

Reports: NCAA rejects Texas Tech's appeal to reinstate Sorsby
The NCAA has denied Texas Tech's appeal to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, according to multiple reports.
2h

4-star QB Colton Nussmeier commits to Georgia over Arkansas, UCLA
Four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Georgia on Friday.
8h

SEC's Sankey: Idea of super league 'not consistent with the truth'
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey called the notion that the conference wants to form a super league with the Big Ten "not consistent with the truth."
7h
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