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 States Mason McCormick (60) and Garret Greenfield (74) prepare to lead the Jackrabbits onto the field at Toyota Stadium in the FCS national championship game Jan. 8 in Frisco, Texas.

South Dakota State’s ‘605 hogs’ pave the way in national title game

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 9, 2023

Few teams have a more experienced offensive line than South Dakota State. The “605 hogs,” which currently consists of the starting five of left tackle Garret Greenfield, left guard Mason McCormick,...

South Dakota State fans in the stands at Toyota Stadium for the FCS national championship game Jan. 8 in Frisco, Texas.

Jackrabbit, Bison fans create fun atmosphere in Frisco

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter January 9, 2023

Throughout the weekend, Jacks and Bison fans made their way to Frisco, Texas to see the North Dakota State-South Dakota State rivalry on the big stage. They all watched as the Jackrabbits defeated the...

South Dakota State players celebrate with the Football Championship Subdivision trophy Jan. 8 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

FINALLY: South Dakota State emerges victorious in Frisco

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 8, 2023

FRISCO - Finally, South Dakota State is the national champion. After years of playoff disappointment and a narrow runner-up finish in the championship game two seasons ago, the Jackrabbits have finally...

The Pride of the Dakotas marching band performs at the Jackrabbit Pep Rally in Frisco, Texas.

Pride of the Dakotas set to play in national title game

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 8, 2023

The Pride of the Dakotas marching band arrived in Frisco, Texas Saturday to perform in Sunday’s FCS national championship game at Toyota Stadium. The band did one final run-through in Brookings Friday...

Keith Jensen with his wife Cherie at the SDSU alumni pep rally Jan. 7 at Frisco Hall.

Jackrabbit superfan follows his alma mater into national title game

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 8, 2023

Keith Jensen has been an avid follower of South Dakota State athletics for over 70 years. The self-proclaimed “Jacks number 1 fan” arrived in Frisco, Texas Thursday with his wife Cherie to watch...

SDSU fans gather at the Jackrabbit pep rally Jan. 7 at Frisco Hall in Frisco, Texas.

Jackrabbit fans gather in Frisco for pregame pep rally

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter January 7, 2023

Jackrabbit nation has made it to Frisco, Texas. Fans, alumni, and former players traveled from across the country to see South Dakota State take on rival North Dakota State in the FCS National Championship...

South Dakota State coach John Stiegelmeier smiles during a Jackrabbit warmup at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium during the 2021 season.

John Stiegelmeier continues to live his dream

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 6, 2023

More than a quarter century into his head coaching tenure at South Dakota State, John Stiegelmeier still loves his job as much as when he started it. “Surely, based on the color of my hair, things...

South Dakota States Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown against North Dakota State in the Dakota Marker game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State rivalry to take center stage in FCS championship

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter January 6, 2023

The premier rivalry in Division I Football Championship Subdivision will finally take place in the national championship, as the South Dakota State Jackrabbits take on North Dakota State Jan. 8 at Toyota...

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Jackrabbits fall short in National title game

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor May 17, 2021

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits 2021 spring football season came to an end Sunday after falling short in the Football Championship Subdivision national championship game to Sam Houston State University...

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