South Dakota State routs Stetson 70-7

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- — James Basinger and Corey Blair Jr. each surpassed 100 yards rushing and combined for three of South Dakota State's 10 touchdowns as the Jackrabbits routed Stetson 70-7 on Saturday in a season opener. Basinger and Blair had eight carries apiece, with Basinger finishing with 110 yards rushing and Blair with 107 and two scores. Blair's 52-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage in the second half stretched the Jackrabbits' lead to 49-0. Josiah Johnson added 63 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. Ramon McKinney and Josh Myers also had touchdown runs for South Dakota State. Myers' 27-yard touchdown run capped the scoring late in the third quarter. Chase Mason completed 5 of 10 passes with a touchdown pass for the Jackrabbits. Josh Hoist threw one pass, a 78-yard TD to Landon Dulaney. Tom von Grote was 17-of-26 passing for 95 yards to lead Stetson. Chris Stephenson ran 13 times for 69 yards and a score for the Hatters. South Dakota State, ranked third in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, played Stetson for the first time and the Jackrabbits are 9-0 against members of the Pioneer League. Up next Stetson: hosts Webber International on Saturday. South Dakota State: at Northwestern on Saturday. —- Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here, visit the Top 25 here and see AP’s full college football coverage here