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Austyn Modrzewski leads South Dakota to 48-20 win over Murray State
Modrzewski's three passing touchdowns and a rushing score helped the Coyotes improve to 6-2.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Austyn Modrzewski threw three touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, as South Dakota defeated Murray State 48-20, the Associated Press reported.
South Dakota (6-2, 3-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference) was ranked No. 9 in the Stats Perform Top 25 and extended its winning streak to three games after back‑to‑back road losses earlier in the season.
Modrzewski completed 17 of 27 passes for 153 yards and one interception. Brayden White contributed two receiving touchdowns on seven catches for 78 yards. Reid Watkins and Courtney Rivers each scored rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
Murray State (1-6, 0-3) managed only 20 points, with quarterback Baxter Wright throwing two touchdowns and rushing for 59 yards on eight carries. The Racers have now lost four straight games.
South Dakota will host North Dakota next Saturday, while Murray State travels to South Dakota State the same day.
Key facts
- Austyn Modrzewski threw three touchdown passes and rushed for one (winnipegfreepress.com)
- South Dakota beat Murray State 48-20 (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Modrzewski was 17-of-27 for 153 yards with one interception (winnipegfreepress.com)
- South Dakota improved to 6-2 overall and 3-1 in conference (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Modrzewski throws for 3 TDs, runs for 1 score, South Dakota beats Murray State 48-20”
