SDSU Defeats Montana State In FCS Playoffs

By Nate Wek

Published November 30, 2014 at 7:41 AM CST

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated the Montana State Bobcats 47-40 on Saturday in Bozeman, Montana. The Jackrabbits are advancing to the next round in the FCS playoffs.

SDSU running back Zach Zenner ran for 256 yards and four touchdowns in the game, followed by 72 receiving yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Austin Sumner threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns.

The Jackrabbits will play North Dakota State University next weekend in Fargo, North Dakota. These two teams met on Nov. 1 in North Dakota when the Bison reigned vicotrious 37-17.

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Nate Wek

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and three sons, Braxan, Jordy, and Anders live in Canton, SD.

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