South Dakota State routs Southern Illinois 52-16
5 sourcesUpdated Nov 15, 20261 min read
No. 4 South Dakota State defeated Southern Illinois 52-16 in Carbondale, extending its winning streak and improving to 9-2 overall and 6-1 in Missouri Valley play. Quarterback Chase Mason accounted for five touchdowns, throwing for 320 yards and three scores while rushing for two more; the Jackrabbits built a 21-0 lead and later pulled away with three consecutive touchdowns. Lofton O’Groske caught four passes for 125 yards, and South Dakota State outgained the Salukis 628-254. Southern Illinois, which recognized its seniors at its final home game of the regular season, fell to 5-6 despite a touchdown pass from DJ Williams.
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Outgaining Southern Illinois by 374 yards is a brutal stat line. SDSU controlled every aspect of the game.
Chase Mason throwing for 320 yards and adding two rushing scores makes him the clear difference maker in this one.
South Dakota State jumped out to that 21-0 lead and never looked back. The Salukis had no answer after the first quarter.
