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Josiah Johnson scores two rushing touchdowns as South Dakota State tops Murray State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 10:29 PM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Josiah Johnson scores two rushing touchdowns as South Dakota State tops Murray State

Summary

In Brookings, South Dakota, Josiah Johnson rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns to lead South Dakota State to a 42-9 victory over Murray State on Saturday. Chase Mason contributed by completing 18 of 26 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown. The Jackrabbits, now 6-2 overall and 3-1 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, went into halftime with a 14-0 lead after Mason connected with Grahm Goering for a touchdown. Murray State struggled offensively, converting only 2 of 14 third downs and finishing with 249 total yards. Next, South Dakota State will host No. 8 South Dakota on Halloween, while Murray State will visit Illinois State next Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•South Dakota State improves to 6-2 and 3-1 in conference play.
•Josiah Johnson scores two rushing touchdowns for the Jackrabbits.
•Chase Mason adds a touchdown pass in the win.
•Murray State mustered only 249 total yards and went 2 of 14 on third downs.
•Next games: South Dakota State hosts No. 8 South Dakota, Murray State at Illinois State.

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10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Johnson's 2 rushing TDs help South Dakota State beat Murray State 42-9

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(AP) — Josiah Johnson had 92 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 16 carries to help South Dakota State beat Murray State 42-9 on Saturday. Chase Mason was 18-of-26 passing for 197 yards and a touchdown for South Dakota State (6-2, 3-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference), which is ranked No.
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