Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Modrzewski Throws Six Touchdowns in South Dakota Debut
South Dakota played Central Connecticut in the first game of the season.
South Dakota won the game 59-20.
Its new quarterback, Austyn Modrzewski, had an outstanding college debut.
He threw six touchdown passes, which set a school record for one game.
He also ran for 81 yards and scored another touchdown.
South Dakota scored touchdowns on eight straight possessions after its first drive.
Charles Pierre Jr. returned from an injury and ran for 77 yards.
Central Connecticut quarterback Connor Kenyon threw one touchdown pass.
Austyn Modrzewski threw six touchdown passes in his first college game, setting a South Dakota single-game record.
South Dakota defeated Central Connecticut 59-20 in the season opener for both teams.
Modrzewski completed 16 of 20 passes for 304 yards and rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown.
The No. 12-ranked FCS Coyotes scored touchdowns on eight straight possessions after an opening three-and-out.
Charles Pierre Jr. returned from injury and rushed for 77 yards, while Keyondray Jones-Logan had 103 receiving yards and a touchdown.
- Who
- The South Dakota Coyotes and Central Connecticut Blue Devils, led by quarterbacks Austyn Modrzewski and Connor Kenyon, respectively.
- What
- South Dakota defeated Central Connecticut 59-20, with Modrzewski throwing a school-record six touchdown passes.
- When
- Saturday, during the season opener for both teams.
- Where
- Vermillion, South Dakota.
- Why
- South Dakota built a large lead by scoring touchdowns on eight consecutive possessions after its opening three-and-out.
- Final score
- South Dakota 59, Central Connecticut 20
- Austyn Modrzewski
- 16-of-20 passing, 304 yards, six touchdown passes; 81 rushing yards and one touchdown
- Halftime score
- South Dakota led 42-10
- South Dakota ranking
- No. 12 in the FCS
- Charles Pierre Jr.
- 77 rushing yards on 10 carries in his return from injury
- Keyondray Jones-Logan
- Two receptions for 103 yards and one touchdown
- Next games
- South Dakota visits Northern Colorado; Central Connecticut visits Toledo on Sept. 12