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Watch: South Dakota wins rivalry game in unbelievable fashion with Hail Mary
Caleb Vander Esch (13) made the decisive catch for South Dakota on Saturday. Erin Bormett / Argus Leader, Sioux Falls Argus Leader via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Watch: South Dakota wins rivalry game in unbelievable fashion with Hail Mary

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Grey Papke  |  Last updated 11/13/21

The South Dakota Coyotes won Saturday’s rivalry game against South Dakota State in truly remarkable fashion.

South Dakota found itself behind 20-17 without the ball and eight seconds to go. South Dakota State, facing fourth and 1, decided to try and run out the clock on one play. The Jackrabbits didn’t do it, as their incomplete pass left one second on the clock and turned the ball back over to the Coyotes.

That was just enough time for a remarkable Hail Mary that South Dakota State really didn't have to endure. Caleb Vander Esch made the decisive catch:

This counted as a fairly significant upset, too. The Jackrabbits came in at 7-2 and were ranked No. 4 in the FCS Top 25.

The only question is whether South Dakota’s coaches mimicked the celebration South Dakota State had in a big win earlier this year.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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