South Dakota State Jackrabbits 40–21 Illinois State Redbirds: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Quick answer

South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated Illinois State Redbirds 40–21 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: South Dakota State Jackrabbits 40, Illinois State Redbirds 21.

Game summary

South Dakota State Jackrabbits rolled past Illinois State Redbirds 40–21 in Week 6 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 166.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.50 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Isaiah Davis — 242.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Eddie Kasper — 8 rec, 35.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Dakota State (+0.403/play) vs Illinois State (+0.037/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Dakota State Jackrabbits	18	12	0	6	40
Illinois State Redbirds	0	12	6	0	21

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SDSTSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

South Dakota State
Q1TD
JJJadon Janke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Mark Gronowski pass to Jadon Janke for a touchdown (31 yards)
South Dakota State
Q1TD
JJJaxon Janke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Mark Gronowski pass to Jaxon Janke for a touchdown (60 yards)
South Dakota State
Q1TD
MGMark Gronowski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Mark Gronowski rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q2TD
ZAZack Annexstad
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Daniel Sobkowicz pass to Zack Annexstad for a touchdown (9 yards)
South Dakota State
Q2TD
IDIsaiah Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Isaiah Davis rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q2TD
DSDaniel Sobkowicz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Zack Annexstad pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a touchdown (7 yards)
South Dakota State
Q2TD
JJJadon Janke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Mark Gronowski pass to Jadon Janke for a touchdown (22 yards)
Illinois State
Q3TD
MBMason Blakemore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
Mason Blakemore rushes 37 yards for a touchdown
South Dakota State
Q4TD
IDIsaiah Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-18
Isaiah Davis rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 166.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +8.97 EPA
Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 9.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.20 EPA/play +3.20 EPA
Jaxon Janke (South Dakota State) — 2.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -0.39 EPA

Rushing

Isaiah Davis (South Dakota State) — 242.0 yds · 2 TD +0.66 EPA
Amar Johnson (South Dakota State) — 106.0 yds +0.14 EPA
Cole Mueller (Illinois State) — 40.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Receiving

Eddie Kasper (Illinois State) — 8 rec · 35.0 yds +0.02 EPA
Cam Grandy (Illinois State) — 7 rec · 43.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State) — 6 rec · 53.0 yds +1.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Gronowski	South Dakota State	18	61.1%	166	3	+0.50	+8.97
Daniel Sobkowicz	Illinois State	1	100.0%	9	1	+3.20	+3.20
Jaxon Janke	South Dakota State	1	100.0%	2	0	-0.39	-0.39
Zack Annexstad	Illinois State	33	75.8%	138	1	-0.10	-3.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Dakota State	Illinois State
Plays	64	54
EPA / play	+0.403	+0.037
Total EPA	+25.82	+2.02
Success rate	60.9%	38.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.451	+0.002
Rush EPA / play	+0.383	+0.097
Yards	592	276

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Dakota State	9	83	+7.83	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois State	3	9	-1.69	Punt
Q1	South Dakota State	3	87	+6.68	Pass TD
Q1	South Dakota State	5	25	+2.23	Rush TD
Q1	Illinois State	10	65	+5.54	Pass TD
Q2	South Dakota State	7	65	+4.25	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois State	9	58	+5.35	Pass TD
Q2	South Dakota State	5	75	+5.45	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois State	5	21	+0.47	Punt
Q2	South Dakota State	2	14	-0.75	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	4	43	+2.81	Rush TD
Q3	South Dakota State	6	17	-1.48	Punt
Q3	Illinois State	7	26	-4.13	Fumble
Q3	South Dakota State	9	39	-0.68	Missed FG
Q4	Illinois State	3	8	-1.75	Punt
Q4	South Dakota State	7	128	+6.10	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Mason Blakemore rushes 37 yards for a touchdown (+4.59 EPA)
Q1 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski pass to Jaxon Janke for a touchdown (60 yards) (+4.29 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Kickoff (+4.07 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski pass to Jadon Janke for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.81 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Penalty (3rd & 8) (+3.26 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Daniel Sobkowicz pass to Zack Annexstad for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.2 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Fumble (-3.17 EPA)
Q1 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+3.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Dakota State Jackrabbits controlled the final (40–21) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 166.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: South Dakota State at 0.403 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Illinois State Redbirds?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits 40, Illinois State Redbirds 21 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Illinois State Redbirds?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits won with a final score of 40–21.

Where can I find the South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Illinois State Redbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540103.

Who led South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Illinois State Redbirds in passing?

Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) led passers with 166.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Illinois State Redbirds in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.