Drake Bulldogs @ South Dakota State Jackrabbits
South Dakota State gets 2 touchdowns from Julius Loughridge in 37-21 win against Drake
BROOKINGS, S.D. -- — Julius Loughridge scored two of South Dakota State's four rushing touchdowns and the Jackrabbits defeated Drake 37-21 on Saturday night.
South Dakota State, ranked No. 2 in the FCS coaches' poll, spotted Drake the first touchdown but Loughridge's TDs of 15 and 4 yards helped the Jackrabbits build a 28-10 lead with 11 minutes left in the third quarter.
Two-time defending Pioneer Football League champion Drake bounced back with a short rushing score by QB Logan Inagawa to make it 28-18 midway through the third.
The Jackrabbits put the game away with Ryan Harrington's 39-yard field goal and a 5-yard touchdown run by Corey Blair Jr.
The South Dakota State defense held Drake to just seven plays on two possessions between Inagawa's touchdown and a late drive that resulted in a short field goal with four seconds left.
Chase Mason completed 18 of 25 passes for 225 yards with one touchdown for the Jackrabbits (3-0).
Inagawa was 15-for-25 passing for 140 yards for the Bulldogs (1-1). He was intercepted once.
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Game Information
Brookings, SD
2025 Standings
| Pioneer Football LeaguePioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 7-1 | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 6-2 | 10-2 |
| San Diego | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Morehead State | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Butler | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Marist | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Stetson | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Davidson | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Valparaiso | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| 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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