Chase Mason gives SDSU a big, efficient dual-threat QB with breakout upside
In the 2025 season, Chase Mason completed 64.9% of his passes for 2,005 yards, 15 passing touchdowns, and 6 rushing touchdowns while leading South Dakota State to an 8-1 record in his starts, and he was on the Walter Payton Award watch list entering 2026[6][8]. At 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, he brings rare size, quarterback power, and enough mobility to punish defenses on the ground; the knock is durability, since he was limited to nine games in 2025 by injury[4][6]. He looks like a composed, high-upside starter who fits best with a team that wants a tough, balanced QB who can win from the pocket and add value as a runner[6][15].
