South Dakota Coyotes
Overall Rank: #5
#3 Missouri Valley
2023 Record: 10-3, 7-1
2023 Postseason: FCS Playoffs
Coach: Bob Nielson
Offensive Coordinator: Josh Davis
Defensive Coordinator: Travis Johansen
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Travis Theis, RB, 844 yards
Passing: Aidan Bouman, QB, 2,551 yards
Receiving: Carter Bell, WR, 896 yards
Tackles: Dennis Shorter, DB, 82
Sacks: Mi’Quise Grace, DL, 5.5
Interceptions: Shahid Barros, DB, 2; Josiah Ganues, DB, 2
Other Key Returnees: RB Charles Pierre Jr., TE JJ Galbreath, WR Jack Martens, OL Joey Lombard, DL Blake Holden, DL Nick Gaes, DB Caleb McKenzie, DB Teven McKelvey
Key Losses: LB Brock Mogensen, LB Stephen Hillis, CB Myles Harden, DL Brendan Webb, DL Micah Roane, LB Jonathan Joanis, LB Parker Fryar
Projected Postseason: FCS Playoffs
2023 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 144.4 (65th in nation, 6th in conference)
Passing Offense: 202.1 (65, 8)
Total Offense: 346.5 (70, 8)
Scoring Offense: 24.0 (73, 9)
Rushing Defense: 142.5 (51, 7)
Pass Defense: 180.8 (18, 2)
Total Defense: 323.3 (25, 4)
Scoring Defense: 17.7 (8, 3)
Turnover Margin: 0.15 (54, 6)
Sacks: 2.46 (26, 5)
Sacks Allowed: 1.00 (11, 3)
