SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Second-ranked South Dakota State blitzed Youngstown State with 21 points in the third quarter, overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit and coming away with a 35-30 victory in the Missouri Valley Football Conference opener for both teams Saturday night at Stambaugh Stadium.

Behind four second-half touchdowns by running back Julius Loughridge, the Jackrabbits improved to 5-0 overall.

YSU, ranked 18th by the Football Championship Subdivision coaches and 24thin the Stats Perform media poll, dropped to 3-2 overall.

After forcing a three-and-out on the opening drive of the second half, the Jackrabbits needed only two plays to draw to within 17-14.

On the first play of the drive, Mason went up top to Alex Bullock for a 51-yard pass play and Julius Loughrid

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