BROOKINGS, South Dakota -- South Dakota State opened as 51-point favorites this week against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Wait, where are you going? Don’t leave. It’s still an important game for the Jackrabbits. And potentially an interesting one.
After losing their season opener to thunderstorms – a game that won’t be made up – any game is meaningful for SDSU, and the one after Pine Bluff is at North Dakota State (with a bye week in between). The Jacks played like they were in midseason form in their season opener – a 45-14 thumping of Montana State, and even if Vegas thinks the Golden Lions are incapable of giving the Jacks a challenge this weekend, SDSU wants to build on its strong start.
“Starting off on the right foot is important,” said SDSU receiver Cade Johnson, who tied a school-record with four touchdown receptions in the win over the Bobcats. “We did that last year and ended up having one of the best seasons in school history. Getting that first game under our belt and giving guys more confidence is really nice, because the offense starts clicking, the defense starts doing what they do – we’re gonna be unstoppable if we keep that up.”
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