University of South Dakota Athletics

As we approach the season opener against Montana on Aug. 31 inside the DakotaDome, we will take a quick look at each of the Coyotes' position groups. We conclude our series with special teams where coach Rob Aurich is in his second year with the unit. Check out the video posted above and text below to learn more about USD's specialists.

Returning Starters
Brady Schutt, Jr., Orange City, Iowa
Mason Lorber, Jr., New London, Iowa
Dalton Godfrey, So., Cedar Falls, Iowa
 
Returners
Bryan Clements, So., Corona, Calif.
Dominic Long, So., Gothenburg, Neb.

Newcomers
Joe Mather, Fr., St. Paul, Minn. (Highland Park HS)
Ben Conrad, Fr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Xavier HS)

South Dakota graduated kickoff specialist and Vermillion product Ethan James, but returns everyone else including punter Brady Schutt, kicker Mason Lorber and long snapper Dalton Godfrey.

Schutt was a Valley all-newcomer pick in 2017 and backed that up by ranking 12th nationally with a 42.9-yard average as a sophomore last season. Lorber made 12 of 17 field goals and 32 of 34 extra points in his first season at USD. He made a field goal in seven consecutive games to begin the season and in nine of 11 overall. His long of 39 he hit twice. Godfrey was USD's snapper for nine games last season as a redshirt freshman.

Depth to the position is provided by Clements and Long, now sophomores. The newcomers include long snapper Mather and kicker Conrad.

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