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.
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.
It's been widely noted that this is a historic season for Augustana Viking football here in Sioux Falls. Not only are the season expectations high, but it also marks the 100th season of football for the program.
The Sanford Pentagon has landed its fair share of marquee games and events recently. Earlier this week, the venue made another announcement about a big event concerning area teams.