MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — South Dakota delivered a stunning blowout on Saturday, shutting out Mercer 47-0 at Five Star Stadium. The Coyotes, defying projections that favored the Bears, scored in every quarter and never relented.

Quarterback Aidan Bouman led South Dakota efficiently, completing 13 of 18 passes for 241 yards and two touchdowns. His scoring strikes went to Larenzo Fenner for 66 yards and Tysen Boze for 63 yards. Running back L.J. Phillips Jr. added two rushing touchdowns.

The Coyote defense was relentless, intercepting Mercer quarterback Braden Atkinson four times. The Bears were held to just 148 passing yards and their only scoring threat ended in a third-quarter safety. South Dakota improved to 10-4 overall, while Mercer fell to 9-3.