South Dakota State beats New Haven 57-14 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium

South Dakota State defeated New Haven 57-14 on Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings. The Jackrabbits initially struggled to establish their ground game against a defensive front that stacked the box, leading to a modest 10-0 advantage after two opening drives. Head coach Dan Jackson and offensive coordinator Eric Eidsness adjusted their strategy by shifting to a vertical passing attack during the second quarter. This adjustment sparked a 33-point outburst in the second frame to pull away from the Chargers. Chase Mason led the scoring effort, which saw the team improve to a 2-1 record. South Dakota State now prepares for its conference opener against Youngstown State next week.

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