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Kicker picker: With the game tied at 28 with just more than six minutes left, YSU coach Eric Wolford opted to have punter Nick Liste attempt a 41-yard field goal instead of kicker David Brown. Liste, who has a stronger leg, had plenty of distance but was wide right. It was the first collegiate field goal attempt for the Niles High graduate, who handled both duties in high school. “I didn’t feel real good about Brown’s timing of extra point kicks,” Wolford said. “I thought they were getting pressure there late. Anything outside of 40, I’ll probably go with Liste. I just took a shot with him.” On the ensuing play, Jackrabbits receiver Aaron Rollin beat freshman CB Jimmy May deep for a 73-yard touchdown that turned out to be the game-winner.

Killer play: South Dakota State repeatedly gashed YSU’s defense in the first half with inside slants, the same play that victimized the Penguins in their win over Illinois State on Sept. 17. “I’m not going to make any excuses,” Wolford said. “We practiced the slant just about every day and we work on it in individuals.”

Missed call: Midway through the third quarter, YSU punt returner Josh Lee lost a fumble at the South Dakota State 47. Replays seemed to show that Lee’s knee was down before the fumble but there are no replay reviews in FCS football. The Jackrabbits went three-and-out on the ensuing possession.

This and that: YSU honored members of the 1991 national championship team at halftime. Former coach Jim Tressel did not attend. ... YSU has lost four straight to SDSU. ... Linebacker Teven Williams led the Penguins with 10 tackles. DT Andrew Johnson had two sacks. ... The Penguins committed a season-high eight penalties for 60 yards. ... YSU’s leading receiver, Christian Bryan, was held to a season-low one catch. ... Junior RB Jamaine Cook (107 yards) rushed for more than 100 yards for the fourth straight game and 10th of his career.

Joe Scalzo