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Eastern Illinois Panthers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits

College Football
E Illinois
1-4
7-42
Final
S Dakota St
4-1
Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium

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Drives

  • End of Game
  • Fumble
  • Interception
  • Punt
  • Touchdown
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Who won: S Dakota St 42-7

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 42-7 on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The S Dakota St outscored the E Illinois 21-0 in the 3rd quarter. Josh Holst led the S Dakota St in passing yards (11/22, 176 YDS, 1 TD). Cole LaCrue led the E Illinois in passing yards (6/16, 85 YDS).

Recap · Sep 26
Johnson, Basinger combine for 4 TDs to help South Dakota State run over Eastern Illinois 42-7

Josiah Johnson and James Basinger each had over 100 yards rushing and two touchdowns apiece to lead South Dakota State to a 42-7 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday night.

What it means

  • E Illinois has lost 4 straight.
  • S Dakota St has won 3 straight.
  • E Illinois 1-3 on the road; S Dakota St 4-0 at home.

Latest headlines

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Henry's desperate TD throw in OT sends South Dakota State past North Dakota 34-31
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Glantz leads Lindenwood in 42-12 win over Eastern Illinois
Recap · Nov 15
Illinois State scores 28 points in 1st quarter, goes on to beat South Dakota State 35-21
Recap · Nov 8
L.J. Phillips Jr. powers South Dakota to 24-17 upset victory over South Dakota State

Quarterbacks

E Illinois
Cole LaCrue QB
Season passing leader · 85 YDS
S Dakota St4th in MVFC
Josh Holst QB
Season passing leader · 176 YDS, 1 TD

Last 5

EIU
  • L@ SDST7-42
  • L@ ILST13-49
  • Lvs INST35-42
  • L@ MINN7-59
  • W@ MUR28-14
SDST
  • Wvs EIU42-7
  • Wvs YSU27-20
  • Wvs NH57-14
  • L@ NU18-34
  • Wvs STET70-7

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Game info

Venue
Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, Brookings, SD · Turf · Attendance 18,264

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