VERMILLION, S.D. (Interstat) — The South Dakota Coyotes defeated the rival South Dakota State Jackrabbits 24-17 on Saturday at the DakotaDome. Running back L.J. Phillips Jr. powered the Coyotes’ offense, rushing for 168 yards and two touchdowns. South Dakota State’s Jack Smith opened the scoring with a 75-yard touchdown run on the game’s first play from scrimmage, but the Coyotes responded with 24 unanswered points. Aidan Bouman threw for 158 yards and a touchdown for South Dakota. Jack Henry threw for 139 yards and a late score for the Jackrabbits, whose comeback effort fell short. South Dakota improved to 7-4, while South Dakota State fell to 7-3.