South Dakota 2017 FCS Football Playoff Capsule

 
South Dakota Coyotes
Missouri Valley
 
2017 Record: 7-4, 4-4
Coach: Bob Nielson
 
Big Wins: 9/9 at Bowling Green (35-27), 9/30 at Western Illinois (38-33)
Bad Losses: 10/21 at Illinois State (21-37), 11/4 at Northern Iowa (29-34)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Michael Fredrick, RB, 686 yards
Passing: Chris Streveler, QB, 3,236 yards
Receiving: Shamar Jackson, WR, 650 yards
Tackles: Jim Litrenta, LB, 69
Sacks: Darin Greenfield, DL, 7.0
Interceptions: Phillip Powell, DB, 3
 
2017 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 198.8 (22nd in nation, 3rd in conference)
Passing Offense: 314.7 (8, 1)
Total Offense: 513.5 (2, 1)
Scoring Offense: 38.8 (4, 2)
Rushing Defense: 142.1 (51, 5)
Pass Defense: 240.0 (91, 7)
Total Defense: 382.1 (74, 6)
Scoring Defense: 22.8 (39, 5)
Turnover Margin: 0.80 (20, 3)
Sacks: 3.20 (10, 2)
Sacks Allowed: 2.30 (71, 6)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
No Recent Playoff History
 
*all team stats through 11/11