Josiah Johnson rushes for 238 yards in South Dakota State's victory
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Last updated Sep 21, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Johnson runs career day in SDSU win
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Johnson rushes for 238 yards, 2 TDs in South Dakota State's 27-20 win over Youngstown State
"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.
"BROOKINGS, S.D. — Josiah Johnson rushed for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns to lead South Dakota State to a 27-20 home victory over Youngstown State. The sophomore accounted for 77% of the Jackrabbits’ 308 rushing yards on the ground. “It’s everything,” Johnson said. “As a kid growing up, I wanted to play football. […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 3:40 AMJohnson runs career day in SDSU win
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Josiah Johnson rushed for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns to lead South Dakota State to a 27-20 home victory over Youngstown State. The sophomore accounted for 77% of the Jackrabbits’ 308 rushing yards on the ground. “It’s everything,” Johnson said. “As a kid growing up, I wanted to play football. […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 2:18 AMJohnson rushes for 238 yards, 2 TDs in South Dakota State's 27-20 win over Youngstown State
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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