BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Mark Gronowski threw for one touchdown and passed for another as defending FCS champion South Dakota State defeated Western Oregon 45-7 in a season opener that gave Jimmy Rogers his first head coaching victory. The victory was the 15th in a row — a school record — for the top-ranked Jackrabbits, who return 18 starters. It was 42-0 at halftime with Gronowski compiling all his offense in the first half, hitting Griffin Wilde with a 31-yard pass and rushing for a 6-yard score. Colby Herter and Tucker Large returned interceptions 54 and 64 yards, respectively, for scores. The Jackrabbits made three interceptions.
South Dakota State gives new head coach Jimmy Rogers 45-7 win in opener
