South Dakota State routs Stetson 70-7
The Jackrabbits scored 70 points and gained 628 yards, setting school records for a season opener in a rout of the Hatters.
- South Dakota State blasted the Stetson Hatters 70-7 on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, setting school records for the largest margin and highest point total in a season opener.
- Piling up 628 total yards, including 393 on the ground, the offense overwhelmed the overmatched Pioneer League opponent from the opening play to establish early momentum.
- Corey Blair rushed for a career-high 107 yards and two touchdowns, while true freshman Alex Uchtman returned a punt 65 yards for a score and Landon Dulaney recorded a 78-yard touchdown.
- Utilizing 87 players, head coach Dan Jackson praised the veterans' support for younger contributors. "It's a lot of work," Jackson said, regarding the effort required to play on Saturdays.
- Next week, the team faces Northwestern University of the Big Ten, a program that did not play in Week 0 and watched the team's dominant performance.
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South Dakota State routs Stetson 70-7
South Dakota State dominates Stetson 70-7 in their season opener. James Basinger and Corey Blair Jr. each rush for over 100 yards, contributing to three of the Jackrabbits' 10 touchdowns.
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