Mercyhurst Lakers 7–51 South Dakota State Jackrabbits: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated Mercyhurst Lakers 51–7 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Mercyhurst Lakers 7, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 51.

Game summary

South Dakota State Jackrabbits dominated Mercyhurst Lakers 51–7 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Chase Mason (South Dakota State) — 321.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.74 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: James Basinger — 53.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Grahm Goering — 7 rec, 101.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Dakota State (+0.335/play) vs Mercyhurst (-0.285/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercyhurst Lakers	0	6	0	0	7
South Dakota State Jackrabbits	15	6	12	12	51

Scoring Map

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

MERCMercyhurst Lakers

+3OPP 19

OPP EZ

+3OPP 11

SDSTSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

South Dakota State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 36 yards
South Dakota State
Q1TD
ABAlex Bullock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Chase Mason pass to Alex Bullock for a touchdown (28 yards)
South Dakota State
Q1TD
LOLofton O'Groske
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Chase Mason pass to Lofton O'Groske for a touchdown (19 yards)
Mercyhurst
Q2TD
EVEvan Van Dyke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Adam Urena pass to Evan Van Dyke for a touchdown (22 yards)
South Dakota State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
6-18
Field goal good from 25 yards
South Dakota State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
6-21
Field goal good from 28 yards
South Dakota State
Q3TD
JSJack Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Chase Mason pass to Jack Smith for a touchdown (18 yards)
South Dakota State
Q3TD
JBJames Basinger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
James Basinger rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
South Dakota State
Q4TD
BBBrenden Begeman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-39
Brenden Begeman rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
South Dakota State
Q4TD
JBJames Basinger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-45
James Basinger rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Chase Mason (South Dakota State) — 321.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.74 EPA/play +21.54 EPA
Luke Marble (South Dakota State) — 22.0 yds · +1.16 EPA/play +3.48 EPA
Alex Gevaudan (Mercyhurst) — 10.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -0.06 EPA

Rushing

James Basinger (South Dakota State) — 53.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
Julius Loughridge (South Dakota State) — 33.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Brian Trobel (Mercyhurst) — 22.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

Grahm Goering (South Dakota State) — 7 rec · 101.0 yds +0.57 EPA
Alex Bullock (South Dakota State) — 6 rec · 75.0 yds +0.85 EPA
Evan Van Dyke (Mercyhurst) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +1.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Mason	South Dakota State	29	72.4%	321	3	+0.74	+21.54
Luke Marble	South Dakota State	3	100.0%	22	0	+1.16	+3.48
Alex Gevaudan	Mercyhurst	1	100.0%	10	0	-0.06	-0.06
Joe Kerbacher	Mercyhurst	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.76	-0.76
Adam Urena	Mercyhurst	21	57.1%	141	1	-0.41	-8.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercyhurst	South Dakota State
Plays	40	69
EPA / play	-0.285	+0.335
Total EPA	-11.40	+23.09
Success rate	32.5%	59.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.410	+0.782
Rush EPA / play	-0.115	-0.052
Yards	205	469

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Dakota State	10	43	-0.23	Field goal
Q1	Mercyhurst	3	1	-3.00	Punt
Q1	South Dakota State	7	55	+4.11	Pass TD
Q1	Mercyhurst	1	27	-6.15	Interception
Q1	South Dakota State	1	19	+2.10	Pass TD
Q1	Mercyhurst	11	80	+7.50	Pass TD
Q2	South Dakota State	13	81	+3.26	Field goal
Q2	Mercyhurst	6	40	-3.33	Interception
Q2	South Dakota State	6	26	-0.22	Field goal
Q3	Mercyhurst	3	-3	-2.54	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	5	42	+2.89	Pass TD
Q3	Mercyhurst	7	31	-0.14	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	4	70	+4.14	Rush TD
Q3	Mercyhurst	3	3	-2.05	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	9	61	+3.19	Rush TD
Q4	Mercyhurst	3	8	-1.49	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Mercyhurst Lakers · Adam Urena pass intercepted (-6.14 EPA)
Q2 · Mercyhurst Lakers · Adam Urena pass to Dylan Evans for 14 yards (4th & 13) (+4.5 EPA)
Q2 · Mercyhurst Lakers · Adam Urena pass to Evan Van Dyke for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
Q2 · Mercyhurst Lakers · Adam Urena pass intercepted (-3.38 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Chase Mason pass to Jack Smith for 30 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.29 EPA)
Q1 · Mercyhurst Lakers · Adam Urena pass to Evan Van Dyke for 16 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.8 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Chase Mason pass to Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda for 21 yards (1st & 10) (+2.69 EPA)
Q1 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Chase Mason pass to Alex Bullock for a touchdown (28 yards) (+2.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Dakota State Jackrabbits controlled the final (51–7) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Chase Mason (South Dakota State) — 321.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: South Dakota State at 0.335 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Mercyhurst Lakers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

Mercyhurst Lakers 7, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 51 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Mercyhurst Lakers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits won with a final score of 7–51.

Where can I find the Mercyhurst Lakers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767545.

Who led Mercyhurst Lakers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits in passing?

Chase Mason (South Dakota State) led passers with 321.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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