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Together, South Dakota State and Sam Houston State have combined for only one loss this year, so it s clear that these have been the country s top two teams during this unorthodox season.
South Dakota State lost its second game of the year at North Dakota and then rattled off four wins in a row to finish the regular season at 5-1. The Jackrabbits have rolled through the playoffs on the strength of their offense, scoring at least 31 points in each of their three postseason victories.
In South Dakota State s semifinal matchup against Delaware on May 8, it cruised to a 33-3 win after building a 24-point lead by halftime. The Jackrabbits, who are in the playoffs for the ninth straight season, consequently reached the championship game for the first time in program history.
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South Dakota State s offense has been on a roll of late, as the Jackrabbits have scored 27 or more points in each of their past four games. That includes a 31-3 win over Holy Cross in the first round of the FCS playoffs and a 31-26 victory over Southern Illinois in the second round.
Although South Dakota State lost one game during the regular season (a 28-17 defeat at North Dakota on Feb. 27), its 5-1 record was strong enough for it to earn the No. 1 seed in the FCS playoffs. The Jackrabbits won the Missouri Valley Football Conference s automatic bid and were awarded the top seed for the first time in program history.
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Trust Breece Hall in Tough Matchup
Hall finished the regular season as the FBS rushing leader, but he dropped to second after Sincere McCormick eclipsed him in the UTSA Roadrunners bowl game.
The Iowa State sophomore needs 32 yards to reclaim the crown from McCormick, and he must gain 75 yards to be the nation s lone 1,500-yard rusher this season.
Hall recorded over 75 yards in each of his 11 appearances. He started the campaign with eight consecutive 100-yard performances.
Thibodeaux and freshman linebacker Noah Sewell will be tasked with limiting Hall s production. The Ducks held USC s two running backs to 65 rushing yards on 25 carries in the Pac-12 Championship Game.