New Hampshire Wildcats @ South Dakota State Jackrabbits
FCS Championship - First Round
8-5, 4-4 Away
3
8-5, 4-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
SDST | 14 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 41 |
9-4, 5-3 Home
41
9-4, 5-3 Home
Game Leaders
48
M. VezzaQB
10/22, 1 INT
48
230
C. MasonQB
16/20, 3 TD, 1 INT
230
101
D. GibsonRB
19 CAR
101
100
J. LoughridgeRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
100
15
P. StricklandTE
3 REC
15
75
G. GoeringWR
6 REC
75
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None
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1
L. GreenDT
1
8
T. BonaguraDT
1 SOLO
8
10
B. JohnsonLB
6 SOLO
10
Team Stats
192
Total Yards
425
1
Turnovers
1
12
1st Downs
23
4-16
Penalties
2-18
4/14
3rd Down
8/12
4/5
4th Down
3/3
28:49
Possession
31:11
Game Information
Brookings, SD
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 12 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 | 8-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 4-5 | 3-3 |
| Total Yards | 192 | 425 |
| Passing | 48 | 232 |
| Comp/Att | 10/23 | 17/21 |
| Yards per pass | 2.1 | 11.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 144 | 193 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Penalties | 4-16 | 2-18 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 28:49 | 31:11 |
UNH @ SDST Videos
Jack Henry airs it out for 2-yard touchdown pass
Chase Mason throws 16-yard touchdown pass vs. New Hampshire
Chase Mason throws 42-yard touchdown pass vs. New Hampshire
2026 Standings
FCS
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Elon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maine | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Towson | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UAlbany | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
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