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USD looks to new faces along offensive line amid flurry of transfer departures

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University of South Dakota lost three of five starters to transfer portal.

The Coyotes were set to return four starters, including a pair of all-conference performers from 2024 .

Former offensive line coach Jeff Nady departed the program in February for a new job at Vanderbilt .

That left three returning starters and an open position on the coaching staff.

All-conference newcomer right guard Adrian Hawkins is the lone returner.

“Competition brings the best in people, and I think the more competition there is, the better your room is going to be because you can't get comfortable,” Markarian said. “You’re going to have to earn it, and there are guys on your heels that are going to take that job too here real soon. If you don't carry your end of the bargain and keep progressing along, you can get passed up at the end of the day .” ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT .

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