South Dakota State Jackrabbits 18, Northwestern Wildcats 34: final score and stats
Northwestern Wildcats beat South Dakota State Jackrabbits, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 18 to Northwestern Wildcats 34, on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Northwestern Wildcats vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
College FootballSaturday, September 5, 2026
DateSep 5, 2026
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueNorthwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL
TVBTN
Attendance9,574
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 34 |
Team comparison
South Dakota State JackrabbitsNorthwestern Wildcats
Points per game
Points allowed per game
1-1Record1-0
2nd in MVFCStanding9th in Big Ten
2-2Road record / home record5-1
WWWLWLast 5LLWWW
W3StreakL2
Team stats
South Dakota State JackrabbitsNorthwestern Wildcats
1st Downs
8-203rd down efficiency5-12
3-34th down efficiency0-0
Total Yards
Passing
23/48Comp/Att14/24
Yards per pass
Rushing
Rushing Attempts
Yards per rush
6-45Penalties9-61
Turnovers
Fumbles lost
Interceptions thrown
34:08Possession25:52
Box score
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Mason | 23/48 | 285 | 5.9 | 0 | 1 | -- |
| Team | 23/48 | 285 | 5.9 | 0 | 1 | -- |
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Johnson | 19 | 79 | 4.2 | 1 | 12 |
| Chase Mason | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Corey Blair Jr. | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Lofton O'Groske | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 40 | 147 | 3.7 | 1 | 12 |
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grahm Goering | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 0 | 25 |
| Jack Smith | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 0 | 20 |
| Lofton O'Groske | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 0 | 34 |
| Greyton Gannon | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Coleman Kuntz | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 13 |
| Corey Blair Jr. | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 23 | 285 | 12.4 | 0 | 34 |
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Van Tol | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jes Krcil | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontay Johnson | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Farr III | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Green | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cullen McShane | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ife Current | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Johnson | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 57 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
South Dakota State Jackrabbits KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon McKinney Jr. | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 34 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 34 | 0 |
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Alvano | 4/5 | 80.0 | 33 | 0/0 | 12 |
| Team | 4/5 | 80.0 | 33 | 0/0 | 12 |
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Pelham | 3 | 119 | 39.7 | 0 | 1 | 48 |
| Team | 3 | 119 | 39.7 | 0 | 1 | 48 |
Northwestern Wildcats Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Chiles | 14/24 | 273 | 11.4 | 1 | 0 | 68.3 |
| Team | 14/24 | 273 | 11.4 | 1 | 0 | -- |
Northwestern Wildcats Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Himon II | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 1 | 80 |
| Gavin Sawchuk | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 0 | 21 |
| Caleb Komolafe | 10 | 46 | 4.6 | 1 | 11 |
| Aidan Chiles | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | 1 | 14 |
| Drew Wagner | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Team | 31 | 224 | 7.2 | 3 | 80 |
Northwestern Wildcats Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Wilde | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 0 | 71 |
| Drew Wagner | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 22 |
| Luke Dehnicke | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 35 |
| Caleb Komolafe | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 25 |
| Alex Honig | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 14 |
| Joseph Himon II | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 |
| Hayden Eligon II | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 |
| Team | 14 | 273 | 19.5 | 1 | 71 |
Northwestern Wildcats Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fitzgerald | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie McKinzie | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Damon Walters | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Turner | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Fussell | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Montae Pate | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brendan Flakes | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 75 | 43 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
Northwestern Wildcats Interceptions
| Player | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Walters | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Northwestern Wildcats KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Himon II | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 16 | 0 |
| Gavin Sawchuk | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 16 | 0 |
Northwestern Wildcats PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Wagner | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 |
Northwestern Wildcats Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Kleather | 2/2 | 100.0 | 38 | 4/4 | 10 |
| Team | 2/2 | 100.0 | 38 | 4/4 | 10 |
Northwestern Wildcats Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Dugandzic | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| Team | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
Recent form
Team pages
South Dakota State JackrabbitsSchedule, roster and stats
Northwestern WildcatsSchedule, roster and stats
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Frequently asked questions
Who won South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Northwestern Wildcats?
Northwestern Wildcats won, 34-18, on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
What was the final score of South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Northwestern Wildcats?
South Dakota State Jackrabbits 18, Northwestern Wildcats 34.
Where is South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Northwestern Wildcats played?
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL.
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