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  "id": 10119349,
  "title": "Johnson, Basinger combine for 4 TDs to help South Dakota State run over Eastern Illinois 42-7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/johnson-basinger-combine-for-4-tds-to-help-south-dakota-state-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T02:41:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/26/johnson-basinger-combine-for-4-tds-to-help-south-dakota-state-run-over-eastern-illinois-42-7"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Josiah Johnson and James Basinger each rushed for over 100 yards and scored two touchdowns each, leading South Dakota State to a dominant 42-7 triumph over Eastern Illinois. Johnson amassed 121 rushing yards, while Basinger accumulated 116. South Dakota State (4-1) began the night with an 18-yard touchdown run from Johnson and a 39-yard one from Basinger, taking a 14-7 halftime lead. Midway through the third quarter, Basinger broke free for a 48-yard touchdown, extending the margin to 35-7. A 55-yard touchdown run by Johnson sealed the game shortly after. The Jackrabbits amassed 597 total yards, with 408 coming from the ground. Eastern Illinois (1-4) managed 196 yards, 6 completions on 16 passes for 85 yards, and a 9-yard touchdown run from Josh Holst. The Panthers' only touchdown came from Cole LaCrue's 9-yard run in the second quarter. South Dakota State next plays against Illinois State on Saturday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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