South Dakota State vs Eastern Illinois live updates, score, highlights

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.

Follow along here for drive-by-drive updates of the Jackrabbits’ last home game until Oct. 24.

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06:01 PM ET, September 26 2026, Paul Cifonelli

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 26

• Time: 6 p.m. CT

• Location: Dana J. Dykehouse Stadium in Brookings

Location: Dana J. Dykehouse Stadium in Brookings

05:37 PM ET, September 26 2026, Paul Cifonelli

• TV: Midco Sports

• Stream: ESPN+, Midco Sports Plus

• Radio: Jackrabbit Sports Network

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