Sacramento State Hornets at South Dakota State Jackrabbits
· NCAA - FootballLoughridge, South Dakota State give Dan Jackson first collegiate head-coaching win
Jackson returned to coach at his alma mater after serving as defensive coordinator at Idaho last season and led the Jackrabbits to their 30th consecutive home win, the longest active streak in the FCS.
Sacramento State’s Brennan Marion also made his collegiate head coaching debut. He was offensive coordinator at UNLV the past two seasons.
The Jackrabbits, ranked third in the coaches poll, outgained No. 14 Sacramento State 430-131, holding the Hornets to 24 yards rushing. Linebackers Cullen McShane had seven solo tackles and Chase Van Tol four.
The Jackrabbits outgained the Hornets 299-74 in the opening half but were tied at 3-all after a first quarter in which they muffed a punt and lost another fumble while holding the Hornets to 3 yards offense. They got untracked in the second quarter, Chase Mason rolling out to hit Andrew Gustad with a 4-yard score and Lofton O’Groske scoring from 3 yards out on fourth down for a 17-3 halftime lead.
Mason, a senior making his first career start, was 17-of-23 passing for 190 yards and a touchdown. Eli Stader kicked two field goals.
Grant Meadors' field goal provided the Hornets' only points.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Hornets at Jackrabbits 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 8:11 | Eli Stader 22 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 1st Period 5:18 | Grant Meadors 36 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:38 | Andrew Gustad 4 Yd pass from Chase Mason (Eli Stader Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:51 | Lofton O'Groske 3 Yd Run (Eli Stader Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 2:27 | Eli Stader 28 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
SAC |
SDST |
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|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1st Downs | 28 |
| 2-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-15 |
| 0-4 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 131 | Total Yards | 430 |
| 107 | Passing | 190 |
| 11/27 | Comp/Att | 17/23 |
| 4.0 | Yards per pass | 8.3 |
| 24 | Rushing | 240 |
| 24 | Rushing Attempts | 56 |
| 1.0 | Yards per rush | 4.3 |
| 9-66 | Penalties | 5-50 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 18:54 | Possession | 41:06 |
Game Information
Location: Brookings, SD
Attendance: 19,163 · Capacity:
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