VERMILLION, S.D. — L.J. Phillips Jr. rushed for 244 yards and four touchdowns and South Dakota rolled past Murray State 49-24 on Saturday.
Phillips ran for three touchdowns in leading the Coyotes to a 35-7 halftime lead. Phillips' fourth TD, a 67-yarder, came early in the second half and South Dakota (3-3, 1-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked No. 22 in the FCS coaches poll, cruised to its 11th consecutive home win.
Aidan Bouman was 11-of-16 passing for 185 yards and scores to Larenzo Fenner, Jack Martens and Zach Witte. Fenner had 108 yards receiving including a 41-yard TD two minutes into the game.
The Coyotes outgained the Racers 568-312 and had a season-high 380 yards rushing.
Jim Ogle was 16 of 30 for 183 yards and a touchdown to J'Kalon Carter. Carter also threw a 29-y