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.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation is reminding the public that political campaign and ballot-issue signs are not allowed on state highway rights-of-way.
“This time of year, it is common to find election signs placed along the state’s roadways,” says Craig Smith, Director of Operations.
“Illegal signs create a safety hazard and may distract motorists from seeing important regulatory or directional signage.”
The right-of-way is for official highway signage only.
Signs not required for traffic control, as per SDCL 31-28-14, are prohibited and will be removed by SDDOT crews.
Municipal ordinances on campaign signs do not take precedence over state jurisdiction over state highway rights-of-way.
You can learn more about sign placement guidelines here.
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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 22, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 22 drawing
24-29-32-49-63, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from April 22 drawing
15-20-32-46-48, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Dakota Cash numbers from April 22 drawing
05-06-09-14-32
Check Dakota Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 22 drawing
17-26-43-44-53, Bonus: 05
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.
The University of South Dakota announced on Wednesday, April 22, that Athletic Director Jon Schemmel has received a five-year contract extension running through the 2030-31 academic year.
Schemmel has been in his position since January 2024 and was South Dakota’s senior associate athletic director for development from 2012-2017.
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“The University of South Dakota and Vermillion community is where our family wants to be,” Schemmel said in a press release. “I am humbled and grateful for the continued trust from President (Sheila) Gestring and the South Dakota Board of Regents to continue leading this athletics program. Coyote Nation has the best fans and donors, and we have a group of coaches, staff and student-athletes who are committed to competing for championships and continuing their excellence in the classroom and community.”
The athletics department has raised $49 million since Schemmel took over as AD, including $35 million in the 2025-26 academic year.
The Coyotes have won a Missouri Valley Football Conference championship and Summit League volleyball and men’s indoor track and field titles with Schemmel at the helm.
“USD’s athletic programs continue to thrive under Jon’s leadership,” Gestring said. “His knowledge of Division I athletics, forward-thinking vision for our teams and strength in fundraising have all been assets to our university. Our program is in great hands, and I am looking forward to seeing what Jon, his staff and our student-athletes achieve in the next five years.”
This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: South Dakota extends AD Jon Schemmel through 2030-31 academic year
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