ST. LOUIS – South Dakota State quarterback J’Bore Gibbs was honored as both Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player and Newcomer of the Week after helping engineer a comeback victory at Youngstown State on Oct. 12.
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ST. LOUIS – South Dakota State quarterback J’Bore Gibbs was honored as both Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player and Newcomer of the Week after helping engineer a comeback victory at Youngstown State on Oct. 12.
A redshirt freshman from Chicago, Gibbs rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as the third-ranked Jackrabbits rallied from a 21-9 deficit late in the third quarter for a 38-28 victory. Gibbs’ first touchdown run was from 2 yards out, while his 63-yard score in the final minute sealed the victory. His touchdown pass covered 81 yards to Cade Johnson and gave the Jackrabbits a 22-21 lead.
Gibbs finished the night 14-of-26 passing for 210 yards and he was also was the team’s leading rusher with 75 yards on 12 carries.
The Jackrabbits (5-1, 2-0) return to action Saturday at Indiana State. Kickoff is set for noon at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute.