TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Tommy Rittenhouse accounted for five touchdowns as Illinois State defeated Indiana State 52-20 on Saturday.
Rittenhouse completed 29 of 34 passes for 314 yards and four touchdowns, adding a rushing score as Illinois State racked up 555 total yards of offense. The Redbirds (6-3, 3-2 Missouri Valley) combined Rittenhouse’s efficiency with a strong ground game, totaling 241 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Victor Dawson led the rushing attack with 116 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Seth Glatz contributed 55 yards on 12 carries, along with a 2-yard rushing touchdown and a 20-yard receiving score. Dylan Lord paced the receivers with eight catches for 87 yards and a touchdown. Max Ziebarth and Daniel Sobkowicz also caught scoring passes to help extend the lead.
Illinois State’s defense made an impact with two interceptions, one each from Cam Wilson and Eddie Kasper. The Redbirds surged ahead by scoring 28 points in the second quarter and 17 in the third to create separation and secure the victory.
The Sycamores (3-6, 1-4) were led by quarterback Keegan Patterson, who completed 16 of 26 passes for 202 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Rashad Rochelle caught six passes for 103 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown reception, while Talan White-Hatch added a 25-yard scoring grab.
Deion Brown paced Indiana State’s rushing attack with 39 yards and a 33-yard touchdown run. The Sycamores totaled just 68 yards on the ground for the game.
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