South Dakota State wins 2022 FCS title

South Dakota State beat North Dakota State 45-21 to win the 2022 FCS nationwide championship Sunday. Right here’s what it is advisable to know:

• The win marked the Jackrabbits’ first FCS nationwide championship in program historical past.
• South Dakota completed its season 14-1, the varsity’s greatest report ever.
• The Bison have gained 9 FCS nationwide championships since 2011, together with the 2021 championship final January.

Backstory

Jackrabbits quarterback Mark Gronowski accomplished 14 of 21 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 57 yards and recorded one landing on the bottom within the win. Sophomore working again Amar Johnson ran for 126 yards and one speeding landing on 9 makes an attempt for South Dakota. Isaiah Davis added 119 yards and a landing of his personal on the bottom for the Jackrabbits.

North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller put up 260 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and two interceptions, finishing 18 of 29 passes on the evening.

How South Dakota State gained

The Jackrabbits defeated the Bison in each space the prognosticators anticipated would determine the end result. They outrushed the Bison 299-160. They gained the turnover battle (no turnovers for South Dakota State, 3 for North Dakota State). They held a slight edge in time of possession.

Gronowski — who was injured on the primary drive of the 2020 FCS championship sport, a 23-21 SDSU loss by the hands of Sam Houston — was named most excellent participant. He was amongst eight offensive starters (plus two defensive starters) on the 2022 Jackrabbits who additionally began within the 2020 title sport, performed within the spring of 2021. — Clemons

Particular person standouts

North Dakota State receiver Zach Mathis led all receivers with seven receptions for 123 yards. It was the primary 100-yard receiving efficiency of the season for North Dakota State. — Clemons

Required studying

(Photograph: Chris Jones / USA At this time)