South Dakota explodes past Central Connecticut 59‑20 in opener

VERMILLION, S.D. (Interstat) — South Dakota scored 28 points in the second quarter to pull away for a 59-20 win over Central Connecticut on Saturday at the DakotaDome. Jackson Proctor threw for 23 yards and ran for 28 in limited action, while Keyondray Jones-Logan had two receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown, and Brayden White caught five passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Tennel Bryant added a 49-yard touchdown catch, and Chris Herrin and Jesse Miller each caught scoring passes. Carson Fletcher rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown. South Dakota led 14-7 after the first quarter and 42-10 at halftime. The Coyotes extended the lead to 56-17 in the third quarter before the Blue Devils added a fourth-quarter field goal. Conner Kenyon threw for 81 yards and a touchdown for Central Connecticut, while Brett Griffis added 34 passing yards and 43 rushing yards. South Dakota improved to 1-0; Central Connecticut fell to 0-1.