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One of the outstanding receivers in USD football school history, Roger Larson, originally of Yankton, S.D., left USD with seven school records. A two-year starter at split end, Larson’s mark of 16 career TD receptions was a school record until broken in 2005 by Derek Gearman (18). When Larson left USD, he held the records for receptions in a game (9, NDSU, 1968); career receptions (69); yards receiving in a game (145, Nebraska-Omaha, 1967); yards receiving in a season (501, 1969, 10 games); career receiving yards (1,269, 30 games); TD passes caught in a game (3, vs. SDSU, 1968) and career TD receptions (16, 30 games). He had 17 overall career TDs. As a senior, Larson totaled 27 receptions for 501 yards and five TDs. He also had 11 punt returns for 73 yards and 13 kickoff returns for 249 yards. He rushed five times for 78 yards and a TD, including a long of 59 yards. He was named honorable mention All-NCC as both a junior and senior. Larson, who had 30 receptions for 486 yards and six TDs as a junior, was utilized as a punt and kickoff return specialist as a sophomore. Larson was a starter on the 1968 team that ranks among the best all-time at USD, finishing 9-1 and with a No. 8 ranking in the Associated Press poll. Larson was twice all-state at Yankton High when he was a Little All-America honorable mention selection. Larson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1970.
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