South Dakota State Advances to FCS Championship with 59-0 Win Over Albany

Defending national champion South Dakota State powered into the FCS championship game with a dominant 59-0 victory over Albany. Quarterback Mark Gronowski threw three touchdown passes, Isaiah Davis added two key rushing scores, and Tucker Large put the team on the board early with a punt return touchdown—all in the first half.

The Jackrabbits' defense also made a critical impact by forcing multiple turnovers, including a scoop-and-score by Jason Freeman early in the third quarter. South Dakota State now awaits its next challenge, as they are set to face the winner of the North Dakota State versus Montana game in the championship on January 7 in Frisco, Texas.