With 7:59 to go in Saturday’s monster FCS showdown between #2 South Dakota State and #6 Missouri State, Jacks quarterback Mark Gronowski beautifully executed a play action pass to Zach Heins over the middle for touchdown. The late score put SDSU back on top after the Bears had rallied to tie just moments earlier. It was a lead that South Dakota State would not relinquish, thanks to lights out play by their defense down the stretch. For all the (well-deserved) hype that’s been surrounding MSU this year, the Jackrabbits came in and proved that they’re a Top 3 team for a reason
It wasn’t the prettiest of starts for John Stiegelmeier’s team in Springfield, though.