SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Mark Gronoski threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns, Amar Johnson ran for two touchdowns and South Dakota State overwhelmed Missouri State 45-9.
It was Missouri State’s final game as a Missouri Valley Football Conference member before joining Conference USA and the FBS ranks in 2025.
Missouri State kicks off next season on Aug. 30 when it travels to Southern Cal.
Meanwhile,
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Aidan Bouman threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Javion Phelps with 12 seconds left and South Dakota defeated FCS top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28 on Saturday to claim a share of its first Missouri Valley Football Conference championship.
The Coyotes trailed 28-17 when Bouman threw deep to Jack Martens for a 40-yard touchdown with 3:22 remaining. They got the ball back with 1:16 left and six plays later Bouman was sacked.
The Coyotes quickly lined up and Bouman found Phelps alone 2 yards shy of the end zone along the left sideline and he easily scored.
