South Dakota State 17, at South Dakota 24

VERMILLION, S.D. (Interstat) — In a hard-fought rivalry game that defied pregame projections, the South Dakota Coyotes used a dominant ground attack and a crucial fourth-quarter turnover to secure a 24-17 victory over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday at the DakotaDome. The win improved South Dakota’s record to 7-4 across all competitions, while South Dakota State fell to 7-3. The game’s narrative was written by South Dakota running back L.J. Phillips Jr., who delivered a powerhouse performance. Phillips Jr. carried the ball 27 times for 168 yards and two touchdowns, consistently gashing the Jackrabbits’ defense and controlling the… Read more...