BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP)—Thomas O’Brien threw two touchdown passes to guide South Dakota State to a 24-14 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday.
O’Brien, who went 26-for-37 for 285 yards, hit Glen Fox with a 63-yard touchdown pass and Colin Cochart with a 1-yarder. Fox caught five passes for 99 yards for the Jackrabbits (6-1, 5-0 Missouri Valley).
Peter Reifenrath kicked two short field goals, and Kyle Harris added a 49-yarder.
Quarterback Pat Grace led Northern Iowa (5-3, 3-2) by rushing for touchdowns of 2 and 3 yards. He also passed 38 times, completing 21 for 215 yards. Carlos Anderson rushed 13 times for 79 yards.
The victory created a two-way tie atop the conference with Southern Illinois, which visits South Dakota State on Nov. 7.
Updated Oct 24, 7:18 pm EDT
Head to Head - Week 8
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa | 327 | 215 | 112 | 18 | 40.0% | 5/40 | 3 | 29:41 |
| South Dakota State | 429 | 285 | 144 | 20 | 33.3% | 3/40 | 1 | 30:19 |
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