South Dakota State University (SDSU) football finishes its home schedule against Southern Illinois (SIU) with both teams at crucial points in the season. SDSU boasts an 8-2 record, recently extending its winning streak to three games, while SIU ends a six-game drought with a win against Youngstown State. The match-up, highlighting Senior Day, is notable as SDSU leads the overall series 10-4 since both teams began competing in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2008.

By the Numbers
  • SDSU holds a .690 winning percentage (180-81) since moving to Division I in 2004.
  • South Dakota State has an ongoing 26-game home winning streak, including playoff games.
State of Play
  • SDSU is currently ranked #3 in the nation with a 5-1 MVFC record.
  • SIU is struggling this season with a 3-7 overall record and 1-5 in league play.
What's Next

SDSU is set to face Missouri State on Nov. 23, which will be crucial for their playoff positioning as the FCS playoffs are announced on Nov. 24.

Bottom Line

The Jackrabbits have shown resilience and excellence in their performance this season, but they must continue their strong play to secure favorable playoff standing as they prepare to enter the postseason arena.