Over the past two seasons, USD has consistently produced some of the nation's top running backs. "It's a really good experience to have such a deep room, because we have games where we play all four of our running backs. South Dakota's Reid Watkins catches a football in a running backs drill during the Coyotes’ first preseason football practice of fall camp on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Vermillion. For USD running backs coach Dante Warren, he believes this year's group can become even more valuable because of its versatility. ADVERTISEMENT"I feel good going into games with five (running backs)," Warren said.