South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Northwestern Wildcats: September 5, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats beat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 34-18 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium on September 5, 2026 (2026 season).
Most passing yards: Aidan Chiles (Northwestern Wildcats, 273). Most rushing yards: Joseph Himon II (Northwestern Wildcats, 87). Most receiving yards: Griffin Wilde (Northwestern Wildcats, 104).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
| Northwestern Wildcats | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 34 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | SDST | NU |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 285 | 273 |
| Rushing yards | 147 | 224 |
| Rushing attempts | 40 | 32 |
| Completions | 23 | 14 |
| Pass attempts | 48 | 24 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | 2 | 2 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: South Dakota State Jackrabbits 285, Northwestern Wildcats 273.
- Rushing yards: South Dakota State Jackrabbits 147, Northwestern Wildcats 224.
- The Northwestern Wildcats' biggest edge came in the 4th quarter (17-6).
Player lines
- Aidan Chiles (NU QB): 14 CMP, 24 ATT, 273 PASS YDS, 1 PASS TD, 0 INT, 8 CAR, 18 RUSH YDS
- Alex Honig (NU TE): 2 REC, 25 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Caleb Komolafe (NU RB): 10 CAR, 46 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 2 REC, 37 REC YDS
- Drew Wagner (NU WR): 3 REC, 43 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Gavin Sawchuk (NU RB): 8 CAR, 69 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Griffin Wilde (NU WR): 3 REC, 104 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Joseph Himon II (NU RB): 4 CAR, 87 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 15 REC YDS
- Luke Dehnicke (NU TE): 2 REC, 41 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
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Head-to-head
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