Julius Loughridge is the Jackrabbits’ downhill hammer with big-play pop
In the 2025 season, Julius Loughridge has been South Dakota State’s clear rushing engine, leading the team with 1,020 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns on 217 carries, plus a 37-yard long run[3][10]. He looks like a fit for a run-first, physical offense because he combines volume, durability, and finishing power—he’s the back who can keep churning and still flip a game with a burst, as shown by his 176-yard, 4-touchdown outburst against Youngstown State[9][13]. At 6-foot, 215 pounds, he brings a sturdy, workhorse frame and proven FCS production[1][4].
