USD football: Coyotes rebuilding offensive line

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For all the focus on the quarterback competition, in which freshman Austyn Modrzewski is leading seniors Jackson Proctor and Nevan Cremascoli, reassembling the offensive line is an equally important priority. USD offensive line coach James Bain talks to his players at the first practice of the 2026 season on July 29 in Vermillion. And head coach Matt Vitzthum is especially excited about new offensive line coach James Bain, who comes to Vermillion after spending last year as the assistant O-line coach for Minnesota. "I think he's an elite offensive line coach. James Bain is in his first season as the offensive line coach at USD.