SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - No. 5-ranked Augustana football team suffered its first loss of the 2025 season Saturday afternoon, falling 45–21 to No. 16 Minnesota State at Kirkeby-Over Stadium.

The Vikings fall to 9-1 overall and 8-1 in the NSIC with a loss while the Mavericks move to 8-2, 7-2.

Klayton Sattler had five receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown in his first game back in five games.

Sam Scholten added three receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Rich Lucero Jr. went 18 of 31 for 169 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions and Breylon Blount took 15 carries for 73 yards.

Brock Salm led the defense with 12 tackles and a tackle for loss to go with a QB hurry.

Wyatt Hamersma had seven tackles and a tackle for loss while Alex Belongia had six tackles and a tack

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