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The No. 2 South Dakota State Jackrabbits travel to Normal on Saturday for a top-10 FCS showdown against the No. 10 Illinois State Redbirds at Hancock Stadium. Both teams enter at 4-1, making this an important early-season matchup in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits running back Josiah Johnson (22) celebrates the run against the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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How to Watch South Dakota State vs Illinois State
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
- Stream: ESPN Unlimited (watch now)
South Dakota State has won three straight games and opened conference play with a 27-20 victory over then-No. 9 Youngstown State before cruising past Eastern Illinois 42-7 last weekend. The Jackrabbits have been dominant on the ground, averaging more than 300 rushing yards per game, but starting quarterback Chase Mason is unlikely to play Saturday because of an injury.
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Illinois State will try to bounce back after suffering its first loss of the season, a 28-21 defeat against Northern Iowa. The Redbirds won last year’s meeting with South Dakota State 35-21, while the Jackrabbits hold a narrow 7-6 advantage in the all-time series. Saturday’s game kicks off at 7:00 PM ET and will stream on ESPN+.
This is a great college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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