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After a back-and-forth display in the first half, the game's intensity escalated as both teams traded blows. Amar Johnson's stiff-arm and powerful running led South Dakota State to score a touchdown, flipping the lead in their favor. As the game progressed, the defensive units began asserting themselves. In a crucial moment, Bison linebacker Cody Heisman made a significant play, forcing a fumble that demonstrated the volatile nature of the game.