South Dakota State Jackrabbits @ Youngstown State Penguins
South Dakota State overpowers Youngstown State 38-8
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Taryn Christion scored two touchdowns, Kyle Paris had two more and South Dakota State overpowered Youngstown State for a 38-8 win on Saturday.
Christion was held to 122 yards passing but added 75 more on the ground, including a 70-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Paris had 128 yards on 27 carries, including TD runs from the 20 and 4. Also scoring for South Dakota State (5-1, 2-1 Missouri Valley) was Brady Mengarelli, who had a 4-yard touchdown run, and Jay Carlson with a 37-yard field goal as the Jackrabbits extended the series record to 11-6 over the Penguins.
Youngstown State (3-3, 1-2) was held to just 278 total yards, had two turnovers and never got a touchdown. Zak Kennedy kicked 23- and 40-yard field goals and the Penguins defense tackled Mengarelli in the Jackrabbits end zone for a safety.
Game Information
Youngstown, OH
2025 Standings
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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