The 1980 South Dakota Coyotes football team represented the

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as a member of the

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(NCC) during the

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. Led by second-year head coach

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, the Coyotes compiled an overall record of 5–6 with a mark of 3–3–1 in conference play, placing fifth in the NCC. South Dakota and split two head-to-head games, which counted as a tie for each team in the conference standings.

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South Dakota Coyotes football seasons

South Dakota Coyotes football : ''For information on all University of South Dakota sports, see South Dakota Coyotes'' The South Dakota Coyotes football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of South Dakota located in the U.S. state of South ...