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Matt Vitzthum on "State vs U" rivalry and matchups, plus look back on UND win, decisions, penalties
Bitter in-state rivals SDSU and USD will play a Top Ten game on Saturday. The week-long buildup is exploding with storylines, high MVFC and FCS playoff stakes, top-end FCS talent, dynamic quarterbacks, injury intrigue, a missing trophy, and plenty of angst between fan bases.
The Iowa native makes his head coaching debut in the Interstate Series, though he was on the Coyotes staff the two seasons prior as a quarterbacks coach (for an overtime loss in 2024) and then co-offensive coordinator (a 24-17 win last year).
Vitzthum comes in fresh off his first win over a Top Ten FCS opponent and his…
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