SDSU defeats USD 31-21 in rivalry battle

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 04:20 · Archive

South Dakota State University defeated the University of South Dakota 31-21 in their Interstate Series rivalry game on Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

South Dakota State University's football team defeated the University of South Dakota 31-21 on Saturday in their Interstate Series rivalry game at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings. The Jackrabbits dominated much of the game, leading 28-0 at the start of the fourth quarter. However, USD mounted a comeback, scoring 21 points to make it 28-21 with approximately two minutes left to play.

SDSU's James Basinger scored on a two-yard rush late in the first quarter to give the Jackrabbits an early lead. The team ran the ball effectively in the final moments to secure the victory and added a field goal before the game ended.

SDSU football coach Dan Jackson noted that the team had 'some things that we can clean up and learn from'. USD football coach Matt Vitzthum said his team was 'not good enough on a lot of phases in the first half' and indicated they needed to improve to win on the road.

How it is being reported

• USD and SDSU coaches react to close finish in BrookingsSDSU topped USD 31-21 on SaturdayDakotanewsnow · 1 Nov, 03:58
• SDSU vs. USD rivalry reactionsSDSU and USD fans tailgating outside of the Dana J, Dykhouse Stadium say gameday is all about high energy and good competition. "It's fun. It's such a big day. Good rivalry. Both teams are doing pretty good. The rain stopped, so it should be a fun day," USD Alumni Mike Knudson said. Some longtime SDSU [...]Keloland · 31 Oct, 23:36
• SDSU football survive USD 31-21 in rivalry battleSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The SDSU football team went on to claim the 31-21 win over USD in the Interstate Series rivalry battle Saturday at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings. The Jackrabbits got on the board late in the first quarter with a two yard rush from James Basinger, to make it [...]Keloland · 31 Oct, 23:35
• SDSU vs USD history of attendanceSIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) -- Could it be a record setting crowd this Saturday in Brookings for the rivalry game between South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota? The two teams met at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in 2024 when it was 53 degrees at kickoff. The attendance was 19,351, just shy [...]Keloland · 30 Oct, 18:40

In this story: South Dakota State University · University of South Dakota · Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium · Brookings · Dan Jackson · Matt Vitzthum · James Basinger

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