South Dakota State routs Stetson 70-7

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BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — James Basinger and Corey Blair Jr. each surpassed 100 yards rushing and combined for three of South Dakota State's 10 touchdowns as the Jackrabbits routed Stetson 70-7 on Saturday in a season opener.

Basinger and Blair had eight carries apiece, with Basinger finishing with 110 yards rushing and Blair with 107 and two scores. Blair's 52-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage in the second half stretched the Jackrabbits' lead to 49-0.

Josiah Johnson added 63 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. Ramon McKinney and Josh Myers also had touchdown runs for South Dakota State. Myers' 27-yard touchdown run capped the scoring late in the third quarter.

Chase Mason completed 5 of 10 passes with a touchdown pass for the Jackrabbits. Josh Hoist threw one pass, a 78-yard TD to Landon Dulaney.

Tom von Grote was 17-of-26 passing for 95 yards to lead Stetson. Chris Stephenson ran 13 times for 69 yards and a score for the Hatters.

South Dakota State, ranked third in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, played Stetson for the first time and the Jackrabbits are 9-0 against members of the Pioneer League.

Stetson: hosts Webber International on Saturday.

South Dakota State: at Northwestern on Saturday.

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