No. 2 South Dakota State is in its final non-conference game of the 2026 season, this time hosting Eastern Illinois. The Jackrabbits will be without starting quarterback Chase Mason for the game.
South Dakota State (3-1) took down No. 11 Youngstown State 27-20 a week ago behind a stifling defense and dominant run game. The Panthers are also closing their non-conference schedule, one that included three other Missouri Valley teams — Murray State, Indiana State and Illinois State — and a Big Ten foe — Minnesota.
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Follow along here for drive-by-drive updates of the Jackrabbits’ last home game until Oct. 24.
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Check out the top moments of South Dakota State football vs Youngstown State
South Dakota State Jackrabbits linebacker Cullen McShane (5) rushes Youngstown State Penguins wide receiver Aidan Stephens (13) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Check out the top moments of South Dakota State football vs Youngstown State
South Dakota State Jackrabbits linebacker Cullen McShane (5) rushes Youngstown State Penguins wide receiver Aidan Stephens (13) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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South Dakota State Jackrabbits running back Corey Blair (4) runs the ball against the Youngstown State Penguinson Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Check out the top moments of South Dakota State football vs Youngstown State
South Dakota State Jackrabbits wide receiver Jack Smith (2) leaps for the catch against the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Check out the top moments of South Dakota State football vs Youngstown State
South Dakota State Jackrabbits wide receiver Lofton O’Groske (1) and Youngstown State Penguins defensive back Cam Smith (1) fall on the play on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Check out the top moments of South Dakota State football vs Youngstown State
South Dakota State Jackrabbits wide receiver Lofton O’Groske (1) runs the ball against the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Check out the top moments of South Dakota State football vs Youngstown State
South Dakota State Jackrabbits wide receiver Lofton O’Groske (1) celebrates the first down against the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Check out the top moments of South Dakota State football vs Youngstown State
South Dakota State Jackrabbits defensive team celebrates the tackle against the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Check out the top moments of South Dakota State football vs Youngstown State
South Dakota State Jackrabbits take on the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Check out the top moments of South Dakota State football vs Youngstown State
South Dakota State Jackrabbits quarterback Chase Mason (7) runs the ball to the end zone for the touchdown against the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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South Dakota State vs Youngstown State live updates, score, highlights
South Dakota State Jackrabbits quarterback Chase Mason (7) runs the ball to the end zone for the touchdown against the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
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South Dakota State vs. Eastern Illinois time today
06:01 PM ET, September 26 2026, Paul Cifonelli
Location: Dana J. Dykehouse Stadium in Brookings
South Dakota State vs. Eastern Illinois football TV, stream, radio
05:37 PM ET, September 26 2026, Paul Cifonelli
Stream: ESPN+, Midco Sports Plus
Radio: Jackrabbit Sports Network
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