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

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Fumble
Interception
Punt
Touchdown
Fumble

Team	1	2	3	4	T
EIU	0	7	0	0	7
SDST	7	7	21	7	42

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).