South Dakota FCS Football 2024 Playoff Capsule
November 17, 2024 · CSM Staff
South Dakota Coyotes
Missouri Valley
2024 Record: 9-2, 7-1
Coach: Bob Nielson
Big Wins: 11/16 at North Dakota (42-36), 11/23 North Dakota State (29-28)
Bad Losses: 9/7 at Wisconsin (13-27), 10/26 at South Dakota State (17-20)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Charles Pierre Jr., RB, 1,073 yards
Passing: Aidan Bouman, QB, 2,257 yards
Receiving: Carter Bell, WR, 587 yards
Tackles: Gary Bryant III, LB, 78
Sacks: Mi’Quise Grace, DL, 9.5
Interceptions: Dennis Shorter, DB, 2
2024 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 234.8 (6th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 211.9 (59, 5)
Total Offense: 446.7 (10, 1)
Scoring Offense: 37.8 (3, 2)
Rushing Defense: 105.1 (9, 2)
Pass Defense: 176.1 (18, 1)
Total Defense: 281.2 (7, 2)
Scoring Defense: 13.6 (2, 2)
Turnover Margin: 0.50 (30, 4)
Sacks: 2.50 (28, 3)
Sacks Allowed: 0.80 (7, 2)
Recent Playoff Appearances:
| 2023 | Second Round | Defeated Sacramento State |
| 2023 | Quarterfinals | Lost to North Dakota State |
| 2021 | First Round | Lost to Southern Illinois |
| 2017 | First Round | Defeated Nicholls State |
| 2017 | Second Round | Lost to Sam Houston State |
*all team stats through 11/21
