NSIC

Both the University of Sioux Falls and Augustana Football teams had close calls over the weekend, but after enduring some adversity to achieve wins, both have risen in the latest rankings.

Both USF and Augustana took care of business on Saturday, picking up wins in each of their contests following the Key to the City matchup just over a week ago.

The Coo came away with a 31-24 win where NSIC sack leader Zach Durfee added three more against the Vikings earning him NSIC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

The Key to the City game brought its fair share of storylines this past week across the region and the NSIC conference. Following the win for USF over Augustana, both teams have moved substantially in the newest rankings from the AFCA.

The Augustana Viking Football program will host this year's 'Key to the City' matchup against the USF Cougars on Saturday, what will be the 10th meeting since the rivalry renewed in 2012.

Both the USF Cougars and Augustana Vikings continue to pile up wins in the early portion the season, as both programs enter Week 4 with perfect 3-0 records.

Picking up the wins you are supposed to early on in the regular season goes a long way for a team as far as reaching their goals down the road.

The 2022 college football season in South Dakota begins on September 3.

Here is the complete release from the conference with all the details about their 2023 Championships for both men and women's sports.

Let’s be honest, we are very lucky to have such great football programs so close to us here in the Sioux Empire. Augustana, USF, USD, and South Dakota State are all within an hours drive, and it’s time to lay out the ultimate schedule this Fall for viewing (and possibly attending) the best possible game each and every week.