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Eastern Washington at South Dakota: Big Spread, No Clear Betting Edge
The Eastern Washington Eagles visit the South Dakota Coyotes in a 2026 college football matchup on September 12. Both schools’ previews list kickoff at 1 p.m. Central in the DakotaDome in Vermillion, South Dakota.
South Dakota enters ranked No. 11 in the Stats Perform poll and No. 12 in the AFCA coaches poll following a 38-23 road victory over Northern Colorado. Eastern Washington comes off a 34-24 home win against Northern Iowa.
Coyotes quarterback Austyn Modrzewski has thrown multiple touchdown passes in each of his first two starts. His eight touchdown passes are tied for the Missouri Valley Football Conference lead, while his 482 passing yards lead the conference. Running back Charles Pierre Jr. scored twice against Northern Colorado.
Eastern Washington quarterback Nate Bell completed 24 of 33 passes for 257 yards without an interception against Northern Iowa. He also gained 94 rushing yards on 18 carries.
The Eagles held Northern Iowa to 350 total yards, including 63 rushing yards on 35 attempts, and recorded five sacks. Those results give Eastern Washington an encouraging defensive performance to build on, but one game does not establish how that defense will fare against South Dakota.
South Dakota is -800 on the moneyline and -16.5 (-110) against the spread. Eastern Washington is +525 outright and +16.5 (-110). Over 58.5 and under 58.5 are each priced at -110.
The prices establish South Dakota as the favorite. The recent performances, however, do not establish a dependable edge at the listed spread or total, or justify a moneyline wager. Pass on this matchup, with no winner or score prediction.