Josh Holst, Myles Green spark South Dakota State to 31-14 victory over Illinois State
Josh Holst and Myles Green powered South Dakota State to a 31-14 triumph over Illinois State in a matchup between two top-ranked teams in the Championship Subdivision. Holst contributed two touchdown passes, while Green capitalized on an interception return for a score. South Dakota State (5-1, 2-0 Missouri Valley Football Conference) topped the charts in the Stats Perform poll, currently ranked No. 2.
Josiah Johnson rushed for 131 yards, and James Basinger added 90 yards on seven carries for the Jackrabbits, who are set to claim the top spot after a narrow 35-34 victory over Montana State on Friday. Illinois State (4-2, 0-2) fell to tenth in the rankings. An early turnover for Illinois State, a 33-yard touchdown pass, and a fumble by Dexter Niekamp set the stage for South Dakota State's dominance.
Despite a 31-yard field goal, the Jackrabbits trailed 17-7 after Holst's third-quarter touchdown. Myles Green sealed the victory with his interception return touchdown in the closing minutes.
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