L.J. Phillips started the 2025 college football season as a backup running back for South Dakota. He finished it as the leading rusher in both FCS and FBS football with over 1,900 yards.

The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D. Trey Houchin, The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D. Sep. 19—VERMILLION — Coming out of Wichita, Kansas, L.J. Phillips Jr. was unsure if college football would still be ...

Iowa football has landed South Dakota transfer L.J. Phillips Jr., who rushed for more than 1,900 yards last season.

VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — If you’ve followed South Dakota sports this football season, the name L.J. Phillips Jr. should sound familiar. The sophomore running back burst onto the scene in week three ...

IOWA CITY — South Dakota running back L.J. Phillips Jr. made history against Northern Colorado last season, erupting for 301 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 35 carries. It was the first time a ...

VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — USD running back L.J. Phillips Jr. has entered the transfer portal, as first reported by On3Sports. Phillips, a redshirt-sophomore from Wichita, Kan., rushed for 1,921 yards ...

The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D. Trey Houchin, The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D. Dec. 18—VERMILLION, S.D. — University of South Dakota football All-America selection running back L.J. Phillips Jr.

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — L.J. Phillips Jr. had a long touchdown run to cap the scoring early in the third quarter and South Dakota held South Dakota State scoreless in the second half to finish off a ...

L.J. Phillips Jr. powers South Dakota to 24-17 upset victory over South Dakota State VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) L.J. Phillips Jr. had a long touchdown run to cap the scoring early in the third quarter and ...