BROOKINGS, S.D. (Interstat) — The undefeated and No. 1-ranked South Dakota State Jackrabbits return home to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on Saturday to face a Northern Iowa Panthers squad looking to rebound from a lopsided loss.

South Dakota State (5-0) remained perfect with a hard-fought 35-30 road win over Youngstown State last Saturday. The Jackrabbits’ ground game was dominant, with running back Julius Loughridge rushing for 176 yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Chase Mason added 189 passing yards and 40 rushing yards in the victory.

The Panthers (2-3) are coming off a 35-7 home defeat to North Dakota, where their offense struggled to find the end zone. Quarterback Matthew Schecklman completed 27 of 40 passes for 201 yards and a touchdown in the loss, adding 25 yards on the ground. Northern Iowa’s other two wins this season came against Eastern Washington and Butler.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, South Dakota State is projected to win 36-26. The Jackrabbits have won their last 22 games dating back to the 2022 season.

The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. CDT kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.