Illinois State Redbirds at South Dakota State Jackrabbits
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Illinois State scores 28 points in 1st quarter, goes on to beat South Dakota State 35-21
Rittenhouse and Sobkowicz connected for a 9-yard score and it was 35-0 before the Jackrabbits (7-4, 3-4 Missouri Valley Football Conference) scored twice in the final five minutes of the first half to trail 35-13.
Josiah Johnson's 2-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter got South Dakota State within 14 points but the Jackrabbits' final three drives ended on downs.
Sobkowicz's three TD catches gave him a school-record 33 for his career, passing Tyrone Walker (32, 2009-12).
Rittenhouse was 17 of 32 for 141 yards passing. Victor Dawson had 98 yards rushing on 20 carries. The Redbirds were outgained 321-263 but the Jackrabbits had three turnovers, all in the first half.
SDSU's Jack Henry was 32-of-51 passing for 254 yards with a touchdown, but threw two interceptions.
The Redbirds, ranked 13th in the FCS coaches' poll, ran their win streak to four games while the No. 15 Jackrabbits dropped their fourth in a row.
How To Watch
How can I watch Illinois State Redbirds vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits?
- TV Channel: Redbirds at Jackrabbits 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:05 | Daniel Sobkowicz 10 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 12:03 | Patrick Bauer 5 Yd Interception Return (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 10:29 | Daniel Sobkowicz 2 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 6:26 | Tommy Rittenhouse 2 Yd Run (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:15 | Daniel Sobkowicz 9 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:03 | Jack Henry 14 Yd Run (Eli Stader Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:25 | Brayden Delahoyde 4 Yd pass from Jack Henry (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:37 | Josiah Johnson 2 Yd Run (Jack Henry Pass to Greyton Gannon for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 ILST |
 SDST |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 5-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-19 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 6-10 |
| 275 | Total Yards | 320 |
| 141 | Passing | 254 |
| 17/33 | Comp/Att | 32/51 |
| 4.3 | Yards per pass | 5.0 |
| 134 | Rushing | 66 |
| 39 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 3.4 | Yards per rush | 1.7 |
| 3-35 | Penalties | 6-36 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 28:56 | Possession | 31:04 |
Game Information
Location: Brookings, SD
Attendance: 11,407 · Capacity:
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