Brief
Josh Holst and Myles Green lead South Dakota State to 31-14 win over Illinois State
Holst's two touchdown passes and Green's pick‑six helped the Jackrabbits pull away in a top‑ranked FCS clash.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Josh Holst threw two touchdown passes and Myles Green scored on an interception return as South Dakota State defeated Illinois State 31-14 on Saturday night, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
Holst completed 18 of 23 passes for 153 yards, opening the scoring with a 33‑yard strike to Lofton O’Groske for a 7-0 lead. Illinois State answered with a 1‑yard touchdown run by Chase Kwiatkowski and a late field goal, narrowing the gap to 10-7 at halftime. In the third quarter Holst connected with Greyton Gannon for a 7‑yard touchdown, extending the lead to 17-7. Green intercepted a Gage Roy pass and returned it 31 yards for a score with 11 minutes left, and James Basinger added a 66‑yard rushing touchdown shortly after, sealing a 31-14 victory.
What was said
The Associated Press reported that the Jackrabbits, now 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, are poised to take the conference lead after Idaho upset top‑ranked Montana State the night before.
Key facts
- Josh Holst completed 18 of 23 passes for 153 yards. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- South Dakota State won 31-14 over Illinois State. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Myles Green returned an interception 31 yards for a touchdown. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- James Basinger rushed for a 66-yard touchdown. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The Jackrabbits improved to 5-1 overall, 2-0 in conference. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Josh Holst, Myles Green spark South Dakota State to 31-14 victory over Illinois State”
