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James' 43-yard TD pushes Idaho State over Southern Utah 28-24

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 27). James' 43-yard TD pushes Idaho State over Southern Utah 28-24. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/james-43-yard-td-pushes-idaho-state-over-southern-utah-28-24/article_077fe6d3-e79c-5bfe-b0fa-61658ea18d7f.html

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Chedon James secured Idaho State's 28-24 win over Southern Utah with a crucial 43-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter on Saturday night. Jordan Cooke contributed significantly for Idaho State, completing 15 of his 25 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns, while Chalk had 159 rushing yards for Southern Utah. The victory moves Idaho State to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play, solidifying their position as the 14th-ranked team in the Stats Perform poll.

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In a thrilling game at Cedar City, Utah, Idaho State Bengals secured a 28-24 win over Southern Utah on Saturday night. Chedon James led the charge with seven catches for 134 yards and the decisive 43-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Jordan Cooke added two touchdowns of his own, throwing for 203 yards and an interception. The Bengals (4-0, 1-0 Big Sky Conference) were ranked 14th in the Stats Perform poll.

Idaho State held a narrow lead at halftime with a score of 10-7 but extended their advantage to 21-10 by the end of the third quarter. Southern Utah (1-4, 0-2), however, rallied back in the fourth quarter and briefly led 24-21 on two rushing touchdowns from Floyd Chalk, who had 159 yards, and Will Burns.

The Bengals responded with a crucial defensive stand, forcing a punt, causing a fumble, and securing a turnover on downs to seal their victory. Next up, Idaho State hosts Northern Arizona while Southern Utah travels to face Utah Tech.

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Chedon James caught seven passes for 134 yards and had the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter to give Idaho State a 28-24 win over Southern Utah on Saturday night. asserted

James → catch → night

Jordan Cooke was 15-of-25 passing for 203 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for the Bengals (4-0, 1-0 Big Sky Conference), who are ranked 14th in the Stats Perform poll. asserted

who → pass → poll

The Bengals held a 10-7 lead at half, and stretched it to 21-10 by the end of the third quarter. asserted

Bengals → hold → quarter

Kai Wheeler caught his only target for a 2-yard touchdown, Cooke added one on the ground, and James ran one in from 4 yards out. asserted

James → catch → one

Southern Utah (1-4, 0-2) rallied back to hold a 24-21 advantage in the fourth quarter on scoring rushes by Floyd Chalk and Will Burns. asserted

Utah → rally → Chalk

Chalk racked up 159 rushing yards, his fifth straight game over 100, and scored twice on the ground. asserted

Chalk → rack → ground

Idaho State took the lead once again with 7:19 remaining in regulation on James’ 43-yard catch-and-run, and the defense forced a punt, a fumble, and a turnover on downs to cap off the victory. asserted

defense → take → victory

Up next Idaho State: Hosts Northern Arizona next Saturday. asserted

State → host → Arizona

Southern Utah: Visits Utah Tech next Saturday. asserted

Utah → visit → Tech

James' 43-yard TD pushes Idaho State over Southern Utah 28-24

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