South Dakota Coyotes at Youngstown State Penguins
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Pierre runs for 153 yards, 2 TDs; South Dakota gets first road win against Youngstown State, 27-17
South Dakota (6-1, 4-0) entered 0-6 on the road against Youngstown State (2-6, 1-6). The Coyotes, ranked fourth in the FCS coaches poll, shut out the Penguins in the second half and have won five straight.
Beau Brungard threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Brandan Serrano in the first quarter, and he ran for an 11-yard score early in the second to give the Penguins a 14-0 lead.
The ‘Yotes answered with Aidan Bouman’s 48-yard touchdown pass to Quaron Adams. Pierre's 21-yard TD run tied it 14-all. Andrew Lastovka's 39-yard field goal just before halftime gave the Penguins a 17-14 lead.
Pierre broke loose on a 50-yard touchdown run with 5:10 remaining in the third quarter. Pierre finished with 21 carries to match his career high.
Will Leyland kicked field goals from 23 and 35 yards in the second half for the 'Yotes while Lastovka missed from 51 and 47 yards.
Bouman was 12-of-18 passing for 223 yards.
Brungard completed 22 of 31 passes for 208 yards and added 69 yards on the ground on 16 carries.
How To Watch
How can I watch South Dakota Coyotes vs. Youngstown State Penguins?
- TV Channel: Coyotes at Penguins 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:57 | Brandan Serrano 15 Yd pass from Beau Brungard (Andrew Lastovka Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:23 | Beau Brungard 11 Yd Run (Andrew Lastovka Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:22 | Quaron Adams 48 Yd pass from Aidan Bouman (Will Leyland Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:07 | Charles Pierre Jr. 21 Yd Run (Will Leyland Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:04 | Andrew Lastovka 39 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:16 | Will Leyland 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:10 | Charles Pierre Jr. 50 Yd Run (Will Leyland Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 4:05 | Will Leyland 35 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 SDAK |
 YSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 3-9 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-15 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 415 | Total Yards | 346 |
| 223 | Passing | 208 |
| 12/18 | Comp/Att | 22/32 |
| 12.4 | Yards per pass | 6.5 |
| 192 | Rushing | 138 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 5.5 | Yards per rush | 3.7 |
| 3-29 | Penalties | 7-55 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 26:01 | Possession | 33:59 |
Game Information
Location: Youngstown, OH
Attendance: 8,560 · Capacity:
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