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Vermillion, S.D. – The Northern State University football team opened their 2024 season Thursday evening falling to No. 5 South Dakota. The match-up was the first against a Division I opponent for the Wolves.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 3, USD 45
Records: NSU 0-1, USD 1-0
Attendance: 7435
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern tallied a field goal on their opening drive of the contest; a 24-yarder by Jeremy Caruso
- South Dakota notched ten points in the first, 21 in the second, seven in the third, and seven in the fourth
- The Wolves recorded 11 first downs, 147 yards rushing, and 60 yards passing in the game
- They converted on 6-of-15 third downs and held the Coyotes to 3-of-7
- Daniel Britt notched all 60 passing yards in the game, completing 8-of-11 attempts
- Hank Kraft led the rushers with 68 total yards on 11 carries, while Tanner Branson notched 25 yards receiving
- Jake Adams led the defense with eight tackles, including sack for a Coyote loss of eight yards
- Elijah Jopp, Lynden Williams, and Logan Grossinger followed with five tackles each
- Tom Ellard recorded 212 yards punting, averaging 42.4 yards per pint with a 47-yard long
- In the return game, Ty Wiley led the team with 69 total yards and a 20-yard long
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Jeremy Caruso: 24-yard field goal, 108 kickoff yards
Hank Kraft: 68 yards rushing, 6.2 yards per carry, 42-yard long
Jake Adams: 8 tackles, 1.0 sacks
Tom Ellard: 212 yards punting, 42.4 yards per punt, 47-yard long
UP NEXT
Northern State opens their NSIC and home slates next Saturday, September 7 hosting the University of Sioux Falls. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. from Dacotah Bank Stadium. For full promotional details on home games this season
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