Josiah Johnson rushes for 238 yards in South Dakota State's victory

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Josiah Johnson rushes for 238 yards in South Dakota State's victory
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Josiah Johnson rushed for 238 yards and two touchdowns to help South Dakota State secure a 27-20 win over Youngstown State on Saturday. The Jackrabbits took control of the game just before halftime, with Johnson scoring first with a 4-yard rush and later extending the lead after halftime with a 16-yard run. Youngstown State managed to score only once in the second half and was outscored 10-7 after halftime. The Penguins' Beau Brungard threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, but his efforts fell short as they could not overcome the Jackrabbits' advantage.

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  • South Dakota State leads the Missouri Valley Football Conference at 1-0.
  • Youngstown State scored only once in the second half.
  • Chase Mason added a rushing touchdown for the Jackrabbits.
  • Lofton O'Groske contributed seven catches for 94 yards.
  • Beau Brungard was 27-for-35 passing with two touchdowns.
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Josiah Johnson rushed for 238 yards and two touchdowns, Lofton O'Groske had seven catches for 94 yards, and South Dakota State rolled past Youngstown State 27-20 on Saturday. The Jackrabbits (3-1, 1-0 Missouri Valley Football Conference), second in the Stats Perform poll, took the lead for good just before halftime. The Penguins (2-2, 0-1), ranked ninth, were held to just one score in the second half.

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