Illinois State Redbirds vs. South Dakota Coyotes: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois State Redbirds defeated South Dakota Coyotes 21–13 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 21, South Dakota Coyotes 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	0	12	6	0	21
South Dakota Coyotes	3	6	0	3	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• #2 A.Bouman (South Dakota) — 49.0 yds · +0.86 EPA/play +4.31 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #13 E.Kasper (Illinois State) — 29.0 yds · +2.01 EPA/play +2.01 EPA
• ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse (Illinois State) — 128.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.89 EPA

Receiving

• #4 D.Lord caught at 29 (Illinois State) — 3 rec · 25.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• #1 L.Fenner caught at 50 (South Dakota) — 2 rec · 47.0 yds +2.09 EPA
• #4 D.Lord caught at 11 (Illinois State) — 1 rec · 29.0 yds +2.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
#2 A.Bouman	South Dakota	5	100.0%	49	0	+0.86	+4.31
No Huddle-Shotgun #13 E.Kasper	Illinois State	1	100.0%	29	0	+2.01	+2.01
ddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	24	66.7%	128	0	+0.04	+0.89
:49) Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.26	-1.26
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Bouman	South Dakota	6	33.3%	4	0	-0.46	-2.75
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 T.Rittenhouse	Illinois State	1	0.0%	-8	0	-2.79	-2.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois State	South Dakota
Plays	62	78
EPA / play	+0.128	+0.059
Total EPA	+7.95	+4.61
Success rate	48.4%	43.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.227	+0.041
Rush EPA / play	+0.042	+0.077
Yards	294	365

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Dakota	12	66	+3.11	Field goal
Q1	Illinois State	3	9	-3.12	Punt
Q1	South Dakota	3	3	-2.51	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	5	10	-2.93	Punt
Q1	South Dakota	5	14	-2.23	Punt
Q1	Illinois State	12	69	+5.84	Pass TD
Q2	South Dakota	13	77	+6.40	Pass TD
Q2	South Dakota	1	3	-0.24	Ended
Q2	Illinois State	12	80	+7.14	Rush TD
Q2	South Dakota	4	12	-0.03	Ended
Q3	Illinois State	9	38	+0.97	Fumble
Q3	South Dakota	8	39	-0.01	Punt
Q3	Illinois State	12	75	+5.73	Pass TD
Q3	South Dakota	11	66	+1.85	Missed FG
Q4	Illinois State	3	3	-2.49	Punt
Q4	South Dakota	11	62	+0.29	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · #11 S.Presson Jr. caught at 11 catch for a touchdown (11 yards) (+4.42 EPA)
2. Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Kickoff (+3.82 EPA)
3. Q1 · South Dakota Coyotes · Kickoff (+3.61 EPA)
4. Q2 · South Dakota Coyotes · #83 J.Miller caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.6 EPA)
5. Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · #11 S.Presson Jr. caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (2 yards) (+3.3 EPA)
6. Q2 · Illinois State Redbirds · Rushing touchdown (+3.27 EPA)
7. Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Fumble (-3.2 EPA)
8. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Fumble (-2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois State Redbirds controlled the final (21–13) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: #2 A.Bouman (South Dakota) — 49.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Illinois State at 0.128 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 Coyotes?

Illinois State Redbirds 21, South Dakota Coyotes 13 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs South Dakota Coyotes?

Illinois State Redbirds won with a final score of 21–13.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767441.

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

#2 A.Bouman (South Dakota) led passers with 49.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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