Johnson rushes for 238 yards, 2 TDs in South Dakota State's 27-20 win over Youngstown State
Josiah Johnson rushed for 238 yards and two touchdowns, Lofton O'Groske had seven catches for 94 yards, and South Dakota State rolled past Youngstown State 27-20 on Saturday. The Jackrabbits (3-1, 1-0 Missouri Valley Football Conference), second in the Stats Perform poll, took the lead for good just before halftime. The Penguins (2-2, 0-1), ranked ninth, were held to just one score in the second…
Josiah Johnson led South Dakota State to a 27-20 victory over Youngstown State, rushing for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Chase Mason contributed with an 18-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, but Youngstown State responded with two scoring drives of their own to trail 10-7. After a play resulting in an interception, the Jackrabbits kicked a field goal to extend their lead.
Johnson added his second touchdown, a 16-yard run, during the second half and South Dakota State added a second field goal. Despite a touchdown and a field goal from Youngstown State, the Penguins could not mount a comeback. Quarterback Beau Brungard completed 27 of 35 passes for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception for Youngstown State.
Lynn Wyche-El had 114 receiving yards and a touchdown for the Jackrabbits. South Dakota State will host Eastern Illinois next Saturday, while Youngstown State will host South Dakota.
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