In Game
You won’t find a louder place in South Dakota on Saturdays in the fall than the DakotaDome making a trip to Vermillion a must for any FCS football fan. Yotes fans go all out to cheer on their team and everywhere you look you’ll see a sea of red and white in the stands. No group is louder than the student section, known as the “Coyote Crazies,” so if you want to sit with the wildest fans at the game, then make sure to sit in the student section.
Another great part of any Coyotes game is The Sound of USD. The band puts on a fantastic show throughout the game, and they play a significant role in creating a fun atmosphere inside the DakotaDome.
Additionally, you won’t want to miss Charlie the Coyote. The lovable mascot brings everyone to their feet as he leads the team onto the field via motorcycle and during the game, you’ll see him get into all kinds of shenanigans. You never know what crazy thing Charlie will do next so keep an eye out for him throughout the game.
A Coyotes football game is an excellent time for any diehard FCS football fan, so plan your trip to Vermillion today.
Things to check out
Championship Banner
Take a minute to see all of the Coyotes conference championships listed on the big red banner. The banner honors all of the greatest teams in Coyotes history and is an excellent way for you to remember all your favorite USD Athletics moments.
Charlie the Coyote
Charlie the Coyote is a big part of South Dakota game days and kicks things off by leading the team onto the field on a motorcycle. Fans young and old adore Charlie, so keep an eye out for him throughout the game.
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The Sound of USD
Enjoy the performance of The Sound of USD throughout the game. The marching band puts on incredible pregame and halftime shows, making them a can’t miss part of any USD football game.
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USD Cheer
Join the USD Cheer team as they aid the Coyotes to victory with their cheers and chants. The cheer team does a fantastic job of pumping up the crowd, so get loud and join in the fun.
USD Dance
Don’t miss the USD Dance performance. The dance team will dazzle you with their moves making them a must-see part of any Coyotes sporting event.
Fight Songs
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“South Dakota Victory”
Fight Song
Fight, South Dakota
You’re the pride of the Western plain!
As we cheer each victory,
Ever loyal will our love remain for you South Dakota,
You’re a great university!
So, Yipeeo, here we go forward today,South Dakota victory!
Hail South Dakota, Pride of the West,
Old alma mater, Noblest and best,
We rally ’round thee, Marching abreast,
Hail thee! Hail thee! Riding the crest.
Thy sons and daughter ever will be
Loyal and true to thee. Rah! Rah! Rah!
Varsity, varsity Hail varsity! U-S-D! -
“Hail South Dakota”
Hail, South Dakota, Pride of the West,
Old alma mater, Noblest and best,
We rally ’round thee, Marching abreast,
Hail thee! Hail thee!
Riding the crest.
Thy sons and daughters ever will be
Loyal and true to thee.
Varsity, varsity, Hail varsity! U. S. D. -
“Get Along Coyotes”
Get along, you Coyotes, get along.
Sing a song, you Coyotes, sing a song.
For Vermillion and White
You gotta fight, fight, fight.
Get along, you Coyotes, get along.Raise the dust, you Coyotes, raise the dust.
Win you must, you Coyotes, win you must.
Chase ’em on till they drop
Don’t ever stop, stop, stop
South Dakota raise the dust, you Coyotes, raise the dust.Cheer for the Coyotes,
We’re for the Coyotes,
Cheer! We’re here for vitory today.
Oh South Dakota, Go South Dakota,
Go! Go! Go! Dakota, win today! -
“University Hymn”
Alma Mater
South Dakota! How dear to thy childrenthy name,
How daring the tales oft retold
Of thy builders who first
to thy wilderness came,
Theirs a glory that never grows old.
O the pine crested peaks
of the storied Black Hills,
The Missouri that ribbons thy plain.
Where the slant summer sunshine
so lavishly spills
Over prairie and pasture and grain.
Alma Mater, Dakota,
we drink thee a health
As we go from thy sheltering walls;
Younger feet shall come trouping
to gather thy wealth,
Younger voices shall ring through thy halls.
Keep us true to the type of the brave pioneer,
No hardship e’er daunted his quest;
Alma Mater, lead on to the untried frontier,
We follow the trail to the west.
