Our rankings
South Dakota 77%
S Illinois #105 vs South Dakota #43 in our rankings (network centrality).
S Illinois vs South Dakota Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
Our pick: South Dakota, 71% to win · projected 23–31
Common opponents
South Dakota 52%
South Dakota by 0.7 points here, from 3 comparisons.
Efficiency
South Dakota 74%
Projected S Illinois 23, South Dakota 31 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
S Illinois vs South Dakota head to head this season
- S Illinois L 10–31 away, Oct 10
S Illinois and South Dakota common opponents · 2
Against the same teams: S Illinois went 1–1, South Dakota went 1–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | S Illinois | South Dakota | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Murray St |
W 46–6 away, Sep 26 | W 48–20 away, Oct 17 | SIU +12.0 |
 Youngstown St |
L 16–28 home, Oct 3 | L 28–47 away, Sep 26 | SIU +7.0 |