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Bubba Tann II runs in a touchdown against Minot State
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29
Minot St. MSU 2-6 , 2-5
49
Winner Sioux Falls USF 5-3 , 5-2
Minot St. MSU
2-6 , 2-5
29
Final
49
Sioux Falls USF
5-3 , 5-2
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
MSU Minot St. 7 7 0 15 29
USF Sioux Falls 7 17 11 14 49

Game Recap: Football | | Madie Brink

Tann III's Three-Touchdown Performance Powers Sioux Falls Past Minot State, 49-29

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Behind a career day from senior running back Bubba Tann III, the University of Sioux Falls Football team powered past Minot State, 49-29, Saturday afternoon at the USF Athletic Complex. Tann III rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries, helping the Cougars produce 579 yards of total offense and improve to 5-3 overall and 5-2 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play.

Sioux Falls showcased a balanced offensive attack, rushing for 312 yards while adding 267 through the air. The Cougars scored in all four quarters, recorded 28 first downs and converted six of eight third-down opportunities to secure their fifth conference victory of the season.

First Half Recap

Minot State struck first with a one-yard touchdown run midway through the opening quarter, but Sioux Falls responded with a nine-play, 73-yard drive capped by a 13-yard touchdown run from Tann III. JT Frieders connected on the extra point to even the score at 7-7 with 2:25 remaining in the first quarter.

The Cougars took their first lead early in the second quarter when Tate Schafer connected with Hank Brown Jr. for a 23-yard touchdown, finishing a 10-play, 65-yard possession. Minot State answered just 12 seconds later with a 75-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 14.

Sioux Falls wasted little time reclaiming the advantage. Schafer found Brown Jr. for a 73-yard touchdown pass on the Cougars' ensuing possession, putting USF back in front, 21-14. The offense added a 20-yard field goal from Frieders as time expired in the first half, sending Sioux Falls into the locker room with a 24-14 lead.

Second Half Recap

The Cougars carried their momentum into the third quarter, opening the second half with a seven-play, 51-yard drive that resulted in a 33-yard field goal from Frieders.

Later in the quarter, Tann III delivered his second touchdown of the afternoon, breaking free for a 25-yard scoring run to complete a nine-play, 80-yard drive. Tann III also converted the two-point attempt, extending the Sioux Falls advantage to 35-14 with 4:07 remaining in the third quarter.

Minot State cut the deficit to 35-21 early in the fourth quarter, but Tann III answered with the biggest play of his afternoon. The senior broke loose for a 63-yard touchdown run, his third score of the game, to restore a three-touchdown advantage for the Cougars.

Sioux Falls added its final touchdown with 3:29 remaining when Tate Hawf scored his first career touchdown from seven yards out, extending the lead to 49-21. Minot State scored once more in the closing minutes, but the Cougars finished with a 49-29 victory.

Key Standouts

  • Bubba Tann III led the Cougars with 211 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries, averaging 9.6 yards per attempt. His scoring runs covered 13, 25 and 63 yards, and he added a successful two-point conversion.

  • Hank Brown Jr. hauled in five receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns, including a 73-yard scoring reception in the second quarter.

  • Tate Schafer completed 14 of 24 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns without an interception.

  • Adonis Hutchinson added five receptions for 63 yards.

  • Tate Hawf rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown on seven carries.

  • Owen McCloud led the Cougar defense with 14 total tackles, including 10 solo stops.

  • JT Frieders connected on field goals of 20 and 33 yards while converting five extra-point attempts.

By the Numbers

  • 211 – Rushing yards for Tann III, who accounted for three of the Cougars' six touchdowns.

  • 579 – Total offensive yards for Sioux Falls, including 312 rushing and 267 passing.

  • 167 – Receiving yards for Brown Jr. on five catches.

  • 28 – First downs recorded by the Cougars.

  • 75% – Sioux Falls' third-down conversion rate, finishing 6-of-8.

  • 31:08 – Time of possession for Sioux Falls.

  • 49 – Points scored by the Cougars, including 25 in the second half.

Up Next

Sioux Falls will hit the road to take on Winona State next weekend before heading to Wayne State on November 7. The Cougars will host Concordia-St. Paul on November 14 for Senior Day with kickoff slated for 1pm.

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