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

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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...

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...

Jack the Jackrabbit waves a flag around before a South Dakota State football game against the Missouri State Bears on November 18, 2023, at Dana J Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

Jacks earn No. 1 seed for playoffs

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor November 19, 2023

The FCS playoffs are back and the 11-0 South Dakota State Jackrabbits find themselves back in the No. 1 seed for the third time in four years. In standard FCS fashion, the top eight teams will get a...

BROOKINGS, SD: NOVEMBER 18: Zach Heins #87 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits crosses the goal line for a touchdown against the Missouri State Bears during their game at Dana J. Deckhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

No. 1 Jacks bounce the Bears 35-17

Jack Brower, Sports Reporter November 19, 2023

South Dakota State dominated the Missouri State Bears 35-17 in the last game before the playoffs and went on to set a school record for most wins in the regular season with 11. Missouri State started...

Adam Bock and DyShawn Gales make a tackle in the Jacks’ 34-0 win over Youngstown State Saturday at Stambaugh  Stadium. Bock led the team in tackles with 7 and Gales had 4.

One To Go

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2023

The Jackrabbits return home to play the Bears of Missouri State for the final game of the regular season at the Dana J Dykhouse.  With one game left before playoffs, the Jacks have remained undefeated...

VERMILLION, SD: OCTOBER 28: The South Dakota State Jackrabbits defense celebrates an interception against the South Dakota Coyotes during their game at the DakotaDome in Vermilion, SD.

Jacks pulverize Penguins 34-0 to clinch MVFC title

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter November 11, 2023

The Jackrabbits waddled into Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday and recorded their first shutout victory since 2021, taking down Youngstown State 34-0. The Jackrabbits improved to 10-0 on the season and 7-0...

Wide receiver Griffin Wilde catches a pass  in the Jacks’ 33-16 win over NDSU Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The win tied the Dakota Marker series at 10 wins apiece.

Football Prepares for Youngstown State

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2023

SDSU will make a trip to Youngstown, Ohio to play Youngstown State at Stambaugh Stadium at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. The game can be watched on ESPN+ and listened to on Jackrabbits Sports Network. The Jacks have...

Dalys Beanum lifts the Dakota Marker trophy after the Jackrabbits beat the Bison  33-16.

Bison beat down in Brookings

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter November 4, 2023

For the fourth year in a row, the Dakota Marker will stay in Brookings, after the top-ranked Jackrabbits roll past No. 10 North Dakota State 33-16. The Yellow and Blue extended their winning streak...

South Dakota State running back Amar Johnson (3) looks to make a move past South Dakotas Shahid Barros (4) during their game at the DakotaDome Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Vermillion, S.D.

No. 1 SDSU stuns USD 37-3

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter October 28, 2023

The Jackrabbits concluded their two-weeklong road trip with a dominating 37-3 victory against the No. 9 South Dakota Coyotes.  It was the 116th meeting between the two teams, with this time around...

Kevin Brenner (44) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Drake Saturday, Sept. 16 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. SDSU scored 10 touchdowns in a big 70-7 win over the Bulldogs.

Jacks win big in Twin Cities

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor September 16, 2023

South Dakota State showed up and showed out for their third win of the season, against the University of Drake at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. The Jacks finished the game scoring 70 points to...

Mark Gronowski (11) drops back to pass during a football game against Montana State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, S.D. on Saturday, Sept. 9.

Jacks emerge victorious after second half comeback

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor September 10, 2023

The FCS game of the week did not disappoint the loud and sold-out crowd at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium for the ranked matchup of the No.1 South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the No.3 ranked Montana State...

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