Illinois State Redbirds 35–21 South Dakota State Jackrabbits: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated South Dakota State Jackrabbits 35–21 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 35, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 21.

Game summary

Illinois State Redbirds rolled past South Dakota State Jackrabbits 35–21 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns across 8 plays.
Passing leader: No Huddle #16 J.Henry (South Dakota State) — 27.0 pass yds, +0.58 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #84 A.Bullock thrown to 00 — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Dakota State (+0.015/play) vs Illinois State (-0.199/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	18	6	0	0	35
South Dakota State Jackrabbits	6	12	0	6	21

Scoring Map

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

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

SDSTSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois State
Q1TD
#D#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (10 yards)
South Dakota State
Q1TD
S#Shotgun #16 J.Henry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Shotgun #16 J.Henry — Interception returned for a touchdown
Illinois State
Q1TD
#D#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (2 yards)
Illinois State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Rushing touchdown
Illinois State
Q2TD
#D#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 02
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 02 catch for a touchdown (9 yards)
South Dakota State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Rushing touchdown
South Dakota State
Q2TD
BDB. Delahoyde
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
B. Delahoyde catch for a touchdown (4 yards)
South Dakota State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

No Huddle #16 J.Henry (South Dakota State) — 27.0 yds · +0.58 EPA/play +2.89 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 J.Henry (South Dakota State) — 44.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +0.96 EPA
ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 39.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -1.28 EPA

Receiving

#84 A.Bullock thrown to 00 (South Dakota State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA
#84 A.Bullock caught at 18 (South Dakota State) — 2 rec · 18.0 yds +0.60 EPA
#2 D.Sobkowicz caught at 00 (Illinois State) — 2 rec · 12.0 yds +2.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle #16 J.Henry	South Dakota State	5	80.0%	27	+0.58	+2.89
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 J.Henry	South Dakota State	18	50.0%	44	+0.05	+0.96
ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	5	60.0%	39	-0.26	-1.28
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	1	0.0%	-6	-1.40	-1.40
Shotgun #2 D.Sobkowicz	Illinois State	1	0.0%	0	-1.56	-1.56
Shotgun #16 J.Henry	South Dakota State	31	54.8%	168	-0.19	-5.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	South Dakota State
Plays	71	87
EPA / play	-0.199	+0.015
Total EPA	-14.16	+1.31
Success rate	38.0%	41.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.166	+0.049
Rush EPA / play	-0.230	-0.043
Yards	275	356

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois State	8	51	-3.77	Pass TD
Q1	South Dakota State	3	4	-3.47	Touchdown
Q1	Illinois State	5	28	+2.49	Pass TD
Q1	South Dakota State	3	7	-2.57	Ended
Q1	Illinois State	7	25	+2.58	Rush TD
Q1	South Dakota State	3	7	-1.33	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	11	52	+0.67	Punt
Q1	South Dakota State	3	3	-2.29	Punt
Q2	Illinois State	9	63	+4.77	Pass TD
Q2	South Dakota State	10	75	+8.75	Rush TD
Q2	Illinois State	2	11	+0.57	Fumble
Q2	South Dakota State	1	10	-3.46	Interception
Q2	Illinois State	3	8	-1.02	Ended
Q2	South Dakota State	15	81	+8.86	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois State	1	-1	-0.96	Ended
Q3	South Dakota State	8	13	-0.44	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Kickoff (+4.82 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · B. Delahoyde catch for a touchdown (4 yards) (+4.78 EPA)
Q1 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Kickoff (+4.64 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Fumble (-4.37 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Shotgun #16 J.Henry pass to #12 G.Goering caught at 14 for 18 yards (4th & 4) (+4.37 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Rushing touchdown (+4.31 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · Blocked Field Goal (51 yards) (-3.93 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · No Huddle-Shotgun #16 J.Henry pass to #84 A.Bullock caught at 25 for 12 yards (4th & 5) (+3.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (35–21) in Week 12.
Passing edge: No Huddle #16 J.Henry (South Dakota State) — 27.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Dakota State at 0.015 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 Illinois State Redbirds vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

Illinois State Redbirds 35, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 21 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 35–21.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767444.

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

No Huddle #16 J.Henry (South Dakota State) led passers with 27.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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