Brief
Josiah Johnson rushes for 92 yards as South Dakota State defeats Murray State 42-9
Johnson's 92 yards and two scores helped the Jackrabbits improve to 6-2 overall.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Josiah Johnson rushed for 92 yards on 16 carries and scored two touchdowns, leading South Dakota State to a 42-9 victory over Murray State on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, according to the Associated Press.
Quarterback Chase Mason completed 18 of 26 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown, while Murray State’s kicker Tyler Dorn made field goals of 33, 30 and 51 yards. Murray managed only 249 total yards and converted just two of 14 third‑down attempts.
South Dakota State (6-2, 3-1 MVFC) is ranked No. 5 in the Stats Perform Top 25 and will host No. 8 South Dakota on Halloween. Murray State (1-7, 0-4) travels to Illinois State next Saturday.
Key facts
- Josiah Johnson rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- South Dakota State beat Murray State 42-9. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Quarterback Chase Mason threw for 197 yards and one touchdown. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Johnson's 2 rushing TDs help South Dakota State beat Murray State 42-9”
