The South Dakota football team took down South Dakota State, 24-17, behind a huge day from running back L.J. Phillips Jr.

The Coyote rusher posted a big day of 168 yards and two touchdowns on the ground to power South Dakota to its first win over its in-state rival since 2021. One of his scores was a 32-yard scamper, which was the only score of the second half.

The win improved USD to 7-4 overall and 5-2 in conference play, while it dropped the Jackrabbits to 7-3 and 3-3 in league play.

The Jackrabbits provided the opening score 11 seconds into the game as wide receiver Jack Smith took a pitch through a seam on the right side and outraced the USD secondary for a 75-yard touchdown run.

USD also found the end zone on its first possession, stringing together a 15-play, 70-yard drive in wh

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