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The Augustana Vikings just won't quit. For the third time this season in a 6-0 start on Saturday, the team found themselves down late in the fourth quarter.

It was a tale of two different outcomes for our area DII programs on Saturday, as the Augustana Vikings rolled to a Viking Days victory at home over Winona State, while USF fell at Mankato.

It was another busy weekend locally for our area college football programs, and Augie and USF had split results on Saturday.

We're still waiting for the first loss between Augustana and USF this season, as both programs won in contrasting styles Saturday to move to 3-0.

Both of the Sioux Falls-based DII college football programs are out to strong starts this season, and that continued on Saturday.

The Augustana Vikings overcame a 10-point second half deficit in their opener to begin the season with a 1-0 mark.

Anticipation fills the air as fans prepare for the college football season - schedules are out, and excitement is building across the state.

We're just a few short weeks away from kickoff to the college football season, and both the Augustana Vikings and Sioux Falls Cougars enter with high expectations.

Kickoff to the DII College Football season right here in Sioux Falls and beyond is right around the corner! In preparation for the season, we're treated to watch list, preseason rankings and so much more.

Things are looking up for the Sioux Falls Cougar football program following an inspiring 8-3 finish to last season that ended with the team falling just short of a playoff appearance.