Sep. 26—BROOKINGS — The 18,264 fans that showed up to watch South Dakota State take on Eastern Illinois on Saturday probably all had the same thing on their minds before the game. How would Josh Holst perform as the Jackrabbits starting quarterback in the absence of Chase Mason? Last year Mason went down in the middle of the season and SDSU promptly lost four consecutive games. Not wanting to ...

Sep. 26—BROOKINGS — South Dakota State shook off a groggy first half to easily coast past Eastern Illinois 42-7 in front of 18,264 fans Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Josh Holst made his first start for the Jackrabbits at quarterback in place of the injured Chase Mason and completed 11-of-22 throws for 176 yards but the SDSU running game once again dominated. SDSU churned up 408 rushing ...

Sep. 23—BROOKINGS — When Chase Mason went down with a knee injury in South Dakota State's win over Youngstown State last Saturday, backup quarterback Josh Holst was ready. Maybe a little bit too ready. Holst overshot his throws downfield, completing just 3-of-8 passes as the Jackrabbits used the ground game to salt away their 27-20 win. No one seems worried, though. Quarterbacks coach and ...