South Dakota
Two-time defending FCS champ SDSU blasts YSU 63-13
Correspondent photo / Robert Hayes. YSU quarterback Beau Brungard gets tackled while carrying the ball on Saturday against South Dakota State in Brookings, S.D.
South Dakota State showed why it has now won 32 straight games against FCS opponents and each of the past two FCS national championships on Saturday.
The Jackrabbits flexed their muscles early and often in a dominant 63-13 victory over Youngstown State in Brookings, South Dakota.
SDSU tallied 557 total yards, which included rushing for 404 yards. It’s the first time YSU has allowed a team to run for more than 400 yards since North Dakota State ran for 454 against the Penguins in 2021.
South Dakota State’s Angel Johnson took the opening kickoff back 99 yards for the team’s first score, as the Jackrabbits scored touchdowns on each of their first four possessions and scored touchdowns on eight of their 10 total drives.
The only possessions SDSU did not score came during the final possession of the first half, when it just ran the ball with 14 seconds left, and then late in the fourth quarter, when it went three-and-out with the second- and third-team offense.
After a slow start that began with a three-and-out on its first possession, YSU started to find some rhythm offensively.
The Penguins went 54 yards in 13 plays before settling for a 39-yard field goal from Andrew Lastovka for their first points of the game.
Then, just before halftime, YSU put together its best drive, as it marched 91 yards in 2:38 for its first touchdown. Quarterback Beau Brungard completed a pair of long third-down passes on the drive to help set up his 4-yard touchdown run, including completions of 32 and 41 yards to Latrell Fordham and Max Tomczak, respectively.
The Penguins trailed 35-10 at halftime, but the Jackrabbits picked up right where they left off in the second half, scoring on each of their first three possessions.
SDSU backup quarterback Chase Mason spearheaded the Jackrabbits’ potent running game, rushing for 161 yards and two touchdowns on five carries. The Jacks had four different players rush for at least 50 yards.
South Dakota State was explosive and potent on the ground all day, averaging 16.2 yards per carry.
YSU’s final points came by way of Lastovka’s second field goal (31 yards) of the game with about three minutes left.
Brungard completed 16-of-27 of his passes for 169 yards and an interception. He led the Penguins with 59 rushing yards, as well. Tomczak finished with six catches for 78 yards.
The Penguins fall to 2-5 overall and 1-2 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. YSU returns home to Stambaugh Stadium the next two weeks to play host to a pair of top-10 teams in South Dakota and North Dakota.
How Fourth of July became a celebration of history and hope
From revolution to massive fireworks, July Fourth evolved into a celebration of history, heritage and America’s values.
President Donald Trump will kick off Independence Day weekend with a speech at Mount Rushmore beneath busts of four of his predecessors.
As part of a day of festivities tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary, the president will address visitors to the South Dakota landmark in a keynote address on Friday, July 3. at approximately 8:30 p.m. MT/10:30 p.m. ET according to the schedule released by the White House.
After the president’s remarks, the night will end with a massive fireworks display. It will be Mount Rushmore’s first time hosting a July 3 fireworks display since 2020, which Trump also attended during his first term in office.
Earlier in the day, there will be a slew of activities and programming on site for visitors before the evening festivities. The National Park Service and the state are coordinating the celebration, and a ticket lottery to attend has already closed.
Here’s what to know about the timing of the Mount Rushmore celebrations and how to tune in.
What will be at the Mount Rushmore July 3 event?
The event on July Fourth eve will feature myriad exhibits, reenactors and interactive experiences throughout the day, according to Freedom 250, the group working with Trump’s administration to coordinate the weekend’s events.
At night, it will transition into a tribute to the Armed Forces, including military bands, aviation flyovers and precision drill demonstrations, the group said.
After, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will take the stage to introduce Trump.
Following the president’s remarks, the event will conclude with the fireworks show.
What time is Trump speaking at Mount Rushmore? See schedule
Trump is expected to deliver his Mount Rushmore address at 8:30 p.m. MT (10:30 p.m. ET), according to the White House, though organizers have not yet released a detailed event schedule.
However, the day’s programming is set to run from 4-10 p.m. local time, according to the National Park Service.
The fireworks, which will close out the event, are expected to begin around 9:30 p.m. local time, according to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, part of the USA TODAY Network.
Where to watch Trump’s speech at Mount Rushmore
The Mount Rushmore event will be streamed live on Travel South Dakota’s website.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. Keep up with her on X @melinakh and Instagram @bymelinakhan.
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 2 drawing
13-21-25-37-47, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – The President set to travel to Mount Rushmore to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
Friday, President Donald Trump is taking that celebration to one America’s most iconic sites, Mount Rushmore
The President is traveling to South Dakota for a celebration at Mount Rushmore that will include fireworks, military bands and flyovers – including one by the new Air Force One – which had its maiden flight on Wednesday to North Dakota. The Boeing 747 is a gift from Qatar.
While at Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakota, President Trump will deliver a keynote address marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The sculpture at Mount Rushmore features 60-foot-tall depictions of the heads of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. They were chosen to represent the nation’s foundation, expansion, development, and preservation
President Trump last visited Mount Rushmore for a Fourth of July Celebration in 2020. The event featured the first official fireworks display at the monument in over a decade.
He’s also repeatedly joked that his face should be added to the monument.
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