PRESS RELEASE

The Northern State University football team opened their 2024 season Thursday evening falling to No. 5 South Dakota. The match-up was the first against a Division I opponent for the Wolves.

THE QUICK DETAILS

Final Score: NSU 3, USD 45

Records: NSU 0-1, USD 1-0

Attendance: 7435

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Northern tallied a field goal on their opening drive of the contest; a 24-yarder by Jeremy Caruso
• South Dakota notched ten points in the first, 21 in the second, seven in the third, and seven in the fourth
• The Wolves recorded 11 first downs, 147 yards rushing, and 60 yards passing in the game
• They converted on 6-of-15 third downs and held the Coyotes to 3-of-7
• Daniel Britt notched all 60 passing yards in the game, completing 8-of-11 attempts
• Hank Kraft led the rushers with 68 total yards on 11 carries, while Tanner Branson notched 25 yards receiving
• Jake Adams led the defense with eight tackles, including sack for a Coyote loss of eight yards
• Elijah Jopp, Lynden Williams, and Logan Grossinger followed with five tackles each
• Tom Ellard recorded 212 yards punting, averaging 42.4 yards per pint with a 47-yard long
• In the return game, Ty Wiley led the team with 69 total yards and a 20-yard long

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

Jeremy Caruso: 24-yard field goal, 108 kickoff yards

Hank Kraft: 68 yards rushing, 6.2 yards per carry, 42-yard long

Jake Adams: 8 tackles, 1.0 sacks

Tom Ellard: 212 yards punting, 42.4 yards per punt, 47-yard long

UP NEXT

Northern State opens their NSIC and home slates next Saturday, Sept. 7 hosting the University of Sioux Falls. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. from Dacotah Bank Stadium.

To see a complete box score, click on the following link:

https://nsuwolves.com/sports/football/stats/2024/south-dakota/boxscore/13612