{
  "id": 14111644,
  "title": "SDSU QB Chase Mason expected to play Saturday vs. UND",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/sdsu-qb-chase-mason-expected-to-play-saturday-vs-und",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T03:43:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sdsu-qb-chase-mason-expected-023153457.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brookings, South Dakota (KELO) — Injured SDSU quarterback Chase Mason is expected to return for Saturday's game against North Dakota. Mason, who has been sidelined with a leg injury since last season, has been cleared to play in the Jackrabbits' upcoming matchup. Following a bye week, the team stands at 5-1 and currently holds the top ranking in the nation. Despite Mason's absence for two games and the entire second half of a previous match, SDSU managed wins against Eastern Illinois and Illinois State, largely due to an improved running game and a strong defense. Senior Associate AD and Jackrabbits play-by-play announcer, Tyler Merriam, confirmed that Mason is on track to start on Saturday, highlighting his leadership as a captain. The game against North Dakota is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. at the Alerus Center.",
  "summary": "BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team is coming off their bye week at 5-1 and are ranked as the top team in the country, but the rich will get richer as a major reinforcement is set to return this weekend. Injured Jackrabbits quarterback Chase Mason is on track to return […]",
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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."
}