BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Chase Mason accounted for four touchdowns, Chase Van Tol had two sacks and an interception, and the South Dakota State defense forced five turnovers in a 31-3 rout of Northern Iowa on Saturday afternoon.

Mason’s first touchdown was a two-yard scramble on the other end of Northern Iowa’s first turnover, a Matthew Schecklman interception by Isaiah Johnson. Schecklman was 12 of 20 with 120 yards passing. Aidan Dunne and Jaxon Dailey both threw interceptions.

Van Tol, Myles Green and Jalen B. Lee had the other interceptions for the Jackrabbits, with Cullen McShane forcing a fumble and Joe Ollman recovering it. Ollman had a team-high eight tackles, including one for a loss.

It’s the first time since October 2, 2021 that the FCS No. 2 Jackrabbits (6-0, 2-0 MVFC) have se

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