SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The No. 18-ranked Illinois State Redbirds snuck out a 21-13 win Saturday afternoon in a top-25 clash with South Dakota on Military Appreciation Day at the DakotaDome Saturday afternoon. L.J. Phillips Jr. notched his fifth 100-yard rushing game of the season in the effort, while Will Leyland hits a pair of field goals.

South Dakota falls to 5-4 (3-2 MVFC) after the defeat this afternoon, snapping the 11-game home win streak. Illinois State improves to 5-3 (2-2 MVFC) with the win as it marks back-to-back road Valley wins for the Redbirds.

The offense got the ball to start the day and pushed into Redbird territory. Will Leyland hit a 37-yard field goal to open the scoring, giving USD the quick 3-0 lead. The defense did their job, forcing an Illinois Sta

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