South Dakota State at YSU Football Preview, 10/31

Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 4 PM
South Dakota State (6-1) at Youngstown State (4-3)

All-Time Series
11th Meeting
Series Tied 5-5
First Meeting: YSU, 14-0 (1942)
Last Meeting: South Dakota State, 40-7 (9/6/08)
Note: In 1979, Youngstown State beat the Jackrabbits, 50-7, in the NCAA Division II playoffs.

Getting To Know The Opponent
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
2009 Record: 5-0, 6-1
Last Week: def. Northern Iowa, 24-14

Head Coach: John Stiegelmeier
2008 Record: 7-5
Returning Starters (16)
Offense: 6
Defense: 8
Special Teams: 2

Notes: The last time the Jacks played Youngstown State was on September 6, 2008. Then senior quarterback Ryan Berry threw for 319 yards on 19 of 30 passing. Sophomore running back Kyle Minett ran for 124 yards and 2 scores, as well as, catching 6 balls for 65 receiving yards...As a sophomore, Minett ran for 1,289 yards and 14 touchdowns. Through seven games of his junior campaign, the Ruthton, Minnesota native has rushed for 799 yards and 10 scores...South Dakota State last suffered through a losing season in 2001 (5-6). A few of former Jacks include all-pro kicker Adam Vinatieri (Indianapolis), former St. Louis Ram guard Adam Timmerman (1995-06), Eagles' all-pro receiver Pete Retzlaff (1956-66) and Cleveland Browns' tight end Steve Heiden.