Illinois State rolls past Indiana State behind Rittenhouse’s 4 touchdowns

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Interstat) — Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse passed for four touchdowns as the Redbirds routed Indiana State 52-20 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Rittenhouse was efficient, completing 29 of 34 passes for 314 yards. Running back Victor Dawson added 116 rushing yards and a touchdown for the Redbirds, who broke the game open with a 28-point second quarter. Keegan Patterson threw two touchdown passes for the Sycamores, including a 64-yard strike to Rashad Rochelle. The victory improves Illinois State to 7-3 on the season, while Indiana State falls to 3-7.