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South Dakota State dominates Stetson in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:36 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

South Dakota State dominates Stetson in season opener

Summary

On August 30, South Dakota State opened its season with a decisive 70-7 victory over Stetson in Brookings. The Jackrabbits scored quickly, with Chase Mason throwing a 73-yard touchdown pass to Jack Smith on the first play. SDSU led 21-0 after the first quarter and extended the lead to 70-7 by the end of the third. The team showcased explosive plays, including multiple long touchdown runs and passes, while using 87 players throughout the game. Next week, SDSU will face Northwestern, seeking its first victory over a Big Ten opponent.

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By the Numbers

•Chase Mason connected with Jack Smith for a 73-yard touchdown on the first play.
•SDSU rushed for 393 yards, with two players exceeding 100 yards.
•The Jackrabbits led 42-0 at halftime and utilized 87 players overall.
•Next weekend, SDSU will play Northwestern, aiming for its first FBS win.

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2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Zimmer: Jacks check all boxes in season opening rout of Stetson

What they're saying

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Aug. 30—BROOKINGS — Dan Jackson has been saying since the end of last season that he wanted to see more explosive plays from his South Dakota State offense after there was a dearth of them in 2025. As if by request, Chase Mason connected with Jack Smith for a 73-yard touchdown pass on the first play of 2026. "Couldn't picture it any better," said Mason, who completed 5-of-10 throws for 157 ...
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