South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State head coach Jimmy Rogers leads his team out of the locker room before a football game against Missouri State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

‘I’m not nervous about the moment’

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter January 5, 2024

Being a first-year head coach for the defending national champions, Jimmy Rogers had some rather big shoes to fill replacing longtime head coach John Stiegelmeier. But when it comes to the story of...

SDSU wrestling defeats Michigan at the Sanford Pentagon on January 2, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

SDSU takes victory over No. 6 Michigan

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2024

The No. 15 ranked Jackrabbits upset the No. 6 Wolverines in a close dual in front of a crowd of 2,740 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD. The victory over Michigan is the second win over a top-10...

Running back Isaiah Davis celebrates after scoring a touchdown in their win against UAlbany in the Semifinals.

FCS National Championship: Keys to the game

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor January 5, 2024

  The No. 1 South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the No. 2 Montana Grizzlies are set to take the field for the 2023 FCS National Championship. This matchup is the first time in years that these...

SDSU offensive lineman Garret Greenfield hoists the national championship trophy after beating Montana 23-3 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2023.

The FCS Championship Game

It's Gameday The Jackrabbits are back in Frisco for the second year in a row looking to become the first back-to-back champion in FCS football since the Bison 3-peat from 2017-19. 4th quarter updates Jacks...

BROOKINGS, SD - DECEMBER 15: Zach Heins #87 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits celebrates a touchdown against the Albany Great Danes at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

Back 2 Frisco

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor December 16, 2023

  The Great Danes could do nothing against the No. 1 ranked defense in the nation all game, resulting in a 59-0 blowout in the FCS Semifinals.  To add, the Jackrabbits scored on five of their six...

BROOKINGS, SD - December 9: Matthew Durrance #23 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits blocks a punt from Nathan Fondacaro #96 of the Villanova Wildcats at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on December 9, 2023 in Brookings, South Dakota.

Second half surge from Isaiah Davis sends the Jacks to the Semifinals

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor December 9, 2023

Over 10,000 fans corralled into Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium this morning to witness an impressive 192 yard game from Isiah Davis as the Jacks won 23-12 over No. Eight Villanova in the FCS quarterfinals. The...

BROOKINGS, SD: DECEMBER 2: Jaxon Janke #10 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits gets extra yards against the Mercer Bears at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

Jacks advance in playoffs after 41-point shutout against Mercer

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter December 2, 2023

The Jackrabbits thumped the Bears 41-0 on Saturday and advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA FCS playoffs. On a chilly Saturday afternoon in Brookings, The Yellow and Blue combined for nearly...

From left to right: Ellie Colbeck (5), Paige Meyer (21), Madysen Vlastuin (22) and Mesa Byom (24) in their win against Arkansas State 55-42 on Nov. 6.

Jackrabbits force Washburn out with ease; look to Washington State Tuesday

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The South Dakota State women’s basketball blew through Washburn 95-58 last night at Frost Arena in Brookings, South Dakota. Overall, the Jacks shot 57.1% on field goals and 40% from three, curtesy...

Jaxon (10) and Jadon (1) walk with their parents during a celebration honoring the seniors on the football team before their game against Missouri State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

DOUBLE TROUBLE

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter November 28, 2023

Heading into last season’s national championship game, Jackrabbit nation had many questions surrounding the careers of veteran players on the team. Two of the notable players that hadn’t made an announcement...

Jacks Club Hockey’s Dominic Palumbo handles the puck during the Jacks’ match against Waldorf Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Jacks defeated Waldorf once and lost once in their two-game series.

Jacks split series with Waldorf, head north to face Bison

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The Jacks edged out the Warriors 7-4 on Friday, Nov. 17 but suffered a 4-2 loss against them on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Larson Ice Complex in Brookings, South Dakota. Game 1: The first goal of the...

Jadon Janke catches a touchdown pass from Mark Gronowski in the Jacks’ last reular season game Nov. 18 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Janke finished with 10 catches for 187 yards.

PLAYOFFS RUN THROUGH BROOKINGS

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

South Dakota State University is set to take on the Mercer Bears at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium this Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. After receiving the No. 1 seed in the playoffs for the second...

South Dakota State’s Connor Gaynor improves position against his Northern Iowa opponent during the Daktronics Open Sunday, Nov. 19,2023.

No. 14 Jacks lose to Big 10 Gophers, prepare for Cliff Keen Invitational

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The No. 12 SDSU wrestling team traveled to the University of Minnesota after two events at home to dual the No. 13 ranked Golden Gophers. The now No. 14 ranked Jackrabbits were defeated by the now No....

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