USF Football Earns Preseason Ranking

SIOUX FALLS – University of Sioux Falls football is ranked 23rd in the 2020 College Football American Yearbook Division II Preseason Top 30.  The Cougars tied for second in the NSIC last season and were 8-4 after a last second loss at Colorado Mines, 24-21 in the first round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs.  The Cougars will return 18 starters this season, eight on defense, seven on offense, two kickers and the long snapper.  USF is one of three NSIC schools included in the poll.  2019 national semifinalist Minnesota State is ranked first and Augustana is 29th.