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Trey Lewis and Sinn Brennan tackle Wayne State
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42
Winner Wayne St. (NE) WSC 6-4 , 6-3
13
Sioux Falls USF 6-4 , 5-4
Winner
Wayne St. (NE) WSC
6-4 , 6-3
42
Final
13
Sioux Falls USF
6-4 , 5-4
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
WSC Wayne St. (NE) 0 21 7 14 42
USF Sioux Falls 6 0 7 0 13

Game Recap: Football | | Madie Brink

Cougars Fall to Wayne State on Senior Day

Sioux Falls, S.D. – The University of Sioux Falls football team (6-4, 5-4 NSIC) closed out its 2025 home schedule this afternoon, falling 42-13 to Wayne State (6-4, 6-3 NSIC) in its annual Senior Day game at Bob Young Field .

First Half

The Cougars struck first midway through the opening quarter when quarterback Tate Schafer connected with Isaiah Emanuel on a 38-yard touchdown strike down the right sideline. The ensuing PAT was missed, leaving USF ahead 6–0.

Wayne State responded with three consecutive touchdown drives to seize control. Wildcat running back Dawson Forgy scored from one yard out late in the first quarter and added two more rushing touchdowns in the second to give WSC a 21–6 halftime lead.

Second Half

Sioux Falls opened the third quarter with a much-needed spark. Schafer led a 75-yard drive capped by an 18-yard touchdown pass to Hank Brown Jr., cutting the deficit to 21–13 after the PAT by JT Frieders.

However, Wayne State reasserted its dominance behind a relentless ground game, scoring three unanswered touchdowns in the second half—including Forgy's fourth and fifth rushing scores of the day—to pull away for the 42–13 win.

Cougar Standouts

  • Tate Schafer finished 22-of-44 passing for 219 yards, two touchdowns, and two interception.

  • Hank Brown Jr. led all receivers with 12 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.

  • Adonis Hutchinson added 5 receptions for 60 yards, while Isaiah Emanuel tallied 2 catches for 49 yards and a score.

  • Bubba Tann III paced the ground game with 75 rushing yards on 19 carries.

Defensively, Owen McCloud and Trey Lewis led the way with nine and seven tackles, respectively while London Kolb and Cain McWilliams each recorded tackles for loss.

By the Numbers

  • Total Offense: WSC 378 – USF 298

  • Rushing Yards: WSC 316 – USF 79

  • Passing Yards: USF 219 – WSC 62

  • First Downs: WSC 20 – USF 20

  • Time of Possession: WSC 30:02 – USF 29:58

Honoring the Seniors

Prior to kickoff, Sioux Falls recognized its 2025 senior class for their leadership and commitment to the program. The group has been instrumental in maintaining the proud legacy of Cougar Football—on the field, in the classroom, and throughout the Sioux Falls community.

The Cougars recognized: Cal Botsford, Kaleb Brasher, Diavon Clements, Camden Dean, Aidan DeVolder, Isaiah Emanuel, Jake Hoch, Peyton Ihns, Jarome Jackson, Cain McWilliams, Jordan Medrano, Ben Pederson, Conor Rice, Jordan Smith, Mauloa Wells, Preston Yohnke, and Jack Zelezinski.

Up Next

The Cougars close out the 2025 regular season next Saturday on the road at Concordia–St. Paul, looking to finish the year strong in NSIC play.

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