BROOKINGS — South Dakota State football closed out its 2022 spring season of practices on Saturday, April 24 with the annual scrimmage.
The offense won the game, 57-26, in a contest that used a modified scoring system that rewarded touchdowns and first downs, along with turnovers and three-and-outs forced by the defense.
SDSU, which made the FCS national semifinals in the 2021 fall season, opens 2022 at Iowa on Sept. 3.
1/13: Running back Amar Johnson carries the ball during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
2/13: Tight end Tucker Kraft, right, carries the ball in front of the defense of DyShawn Gales (5) during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
3/13: Quarterback Rudy Voss (1) throws a pass during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
4/13: Tight end Zach Heins attempts to catch a pass during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
5/13: Running back Angel Johnson (21) celebrates a touchdown during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
6/13: Offensive lineman Bo Donald (76) blocks defensive end Reece Winkelman during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
7/13: Defensive back Cale Reeder, center, makes a tackle against running back Amar Johnson during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
8/13: Wide receiver Devon Cole Jr. (86) celebrates a touchdown catch with teammate A.J. Coons during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
9/13: Running back Isaiah Davis carries the ball up the sideline during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
10/13: Tight end Mike Morgan (34) carries the ball after catching a screen pass during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
11/13: Running back Josh Buri carries the ball during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
12/13: Tight end Nate Sullivan Jr. (80) carries the ball while defensive back Tucker Large (37) gives chase during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
13/13: Defensive end Reece Winkleman (97) rushes the passer against right tackle Bo Donald during the South Dakota State University football spring game on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings.
Traxler is the assistant editor and sports editor for the Mitchell Republic. He's worked for the newspaper since 2014 and has covered a wide variety of topics. He can be reached at mtraxler@mitchellrepublic.com.