South Dakota Coyotes at Northern Colorado Bears
· NCAA - Football
Pierre Jr. scores twice in South Dakota's 38-23 win over Northern Colorado
The Coyotes (2-0) won their first road opener in a full season since 2017, and their fifth straight against Northern Colorado.
After the Bears (1-1) started the scoring late in the first with a 54-yard touchdown pass from Kenny Lueth to Trey Olsen, the Coyotes answered with three touchdowns before the break.
Bryant took the ball on a reverse and easily broke free for a 46-yard touchdown run late in the first, Pierre ran it in from 11 yards and Austyn Modrzewski passed to Brayden White for a 10-yard score and a 14-point lead.
Northern Colorado got within four points thanks to a first-half-ending field goal and a seven-plus-minute scoring drive, but Pierre scored again to increase the lead to 11.
Bryce Cohoon reeled in a 22-yard pass in the fourth to further extend the cushion.
Lueth threw for 201 yards on 19-of-29 passing for the Bears. Olsen caught three passes for 61 yards.
Northern Colorado: visit FBS member Wyoming next Saturday.
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How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Coyotes at Bears 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 3:46 | Trey Olsen 54 Yd pass from Kenny Lueth (Landon Richardson Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:42 | Tennel Bryant 46 Yd Run (Bohdie Ing Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:01 | Charles Pierre Jr. 11 Yd Run (Bohdie Ing Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:40 | Brayden White 10 Yd pass from Austyn Modrzewski (Bohdie Ing Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Landon Richardson 39 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:54 | Justin Guin 7 Yd Run (Landon Richardson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:13 | Charles Pierre Jr. 10 Yd Run (Bohdie Ing Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:14 | Bryce Cohoon 22 Yd pass from Austyn Modrzewski (Bohdie Ing Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 4:19 | Bohdie Ing 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 2:01 | Jordan Herron 22 Yd pass from Brayten Silbor (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 SDAK |
 UNCO |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 3-8 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-17 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 392 | Total Yards | 377 |
| 178 | Passing | 266 |
| 14/22 | Comp/Att | 24/38 |
| 8.1 | Yards per pass | 7.0 |
| 214 | Rushing | 111 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 6.3 | Yards per rush | 3.3 |
| 6-56 | Penalties | 6-60 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 24:16 | Possession | 35:44 |
Game Information
Location: Greeley, CO
Attendance: 4,259 · Capacity:
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