Sacramento State Hornets 3–20 South Dakota State Jackrabbits: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated Sacramento State Hornets 20–3 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Sacramento State Hornets 3, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 20.

Game summary

South Dakota State Jackrabbits rolled past Sacramento State Hornets 20–3 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 5 plays.
Passing leader: Chase Mason (South Dakota State) — 151.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Julius Loughridge — 159.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jordan Anderson — 3 rec, 42.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Dakota State (-0.050/play) vs Sacramento State (-0.695/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sacramento State Hornets	3	0	0	0	3
South Dakota State Jackrabbits	3	12	0	3	20

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SACSacramento State Hornets

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 11

SDSTSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

South Dakota State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 22 yards
Sacramento State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 36 yards
South Dakota State
Q2TD
AGAndrew Gustad
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-9
Chase Mason pass to Andrew Gustad for a touchdown (4 yards)
South Dakota State
Q2TD
LOLofton O'Groske
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-15
Lofton O'Groske rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
South Dakota State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
3-18
Field goal good from 28 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Chase Mason (South Dakota State) — 151.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.22 EPA/play -6.70 EPA
Jaden Rashada (Sacramento State) — 90.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -14.29 EPA

Rushing

Julius Loughridge (South Dakota State) — 159.0 yds -0.06 EPA
Chase Mason (South Dakota State) — 69.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Rodney Hammond Jr. (Sacramento State) — 12.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Receiving

Jordan Anderson (Sacramento State) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds -0.43 EPA
Alex Bullock (South Dakota State) — 6 rec · 49.0 yds +0.36 EPA
Lofton O'Groske (South Dakota State) — 5 rec · 76.0 yds +0.37 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Mason	South Dakota State	30	56.7%	151	1	-0.22	-6.70
Jaden Rashada	Sacramento State	28	35.7%	90	0	-0.51	-14.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sacramento State	South Dakota State
Plays	49	79
EPA / play	-0.695	-0.050
Total EPA	-34.06	-3.91
Success rate	22.4%	44.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.510	-0.223
Rush EPA / play	-0.942	+0.057
Yards	129	430

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Dakota State	8	48	-2.24	Fumble
Q1	Sacramento State	3	-1	-2.44	Punt
Q1	South Dakota State	4	43	-0.13	Field goal
Q1	Sacramento State	6	6	-5.80	Field goal
Q1	South Dakota State	15	66	+2.33	Pass TD
Q2	Sacramento State	10	33	-3.70	Ended
Q2	South Dakota State	8	69	+5.06	Rush TD
Q2	Sacramento State	2	3	-3.94	Fumble
Q2	South Dakota State	4	9	-1.25	Missed FG
Q2	Sacramento State	5	35	-1.08	Interception
Q2	South Dakota State	7	64	+1.21	Ended
Q3	Sacramento State	5	-5	-6.31	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	5	23	-1.58	Punt
Q3	Sacramento State	3	7	-2.04	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	8	20	-1.94	Punt
Q3	Sacramento State	3	11	-1.07	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Fumble (-5.47 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Lofton O'Groske rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+4.68 EPA)
Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · Fumble (-3.73 EPA)
Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · Cardell Williams rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 1) (-3.57 EPA)
Q1 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Chase Mason pass to Alex Bullock for 6 yards (4th & 2) (+3.04 EPA)
Q3 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Chase Mason sacked for a loss of 7 yards (3rd & 4) (-2.91 EPA)
Q1 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Chase Mason pass to Lofton O'Groske for 44 yards (1st & 10) (+2.9 EPA)
Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · Jaden Rashada pass to Jordan Williams for 14 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Dakota State Jackrabbits controlled the final (20–3) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Chase Mason (South Dakota State) — 151.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: South Dakota State at -0.05 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Sacramento State Hornets vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

Sacramento State Hornets 3, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 20 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Sacramento State Hornets vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits won with a final score of 3–20.

Where can I find the Sacramento State Hornets vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767130.

Who led Sacramento State Hornets vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits in passing?

Chase Mason (South Dakota State) led passers with 151.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Sacramento State Hornets at South Dakota State Jackrabbits in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.