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

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...

Cross-Country expects big things

Cross-Country expects big things

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter August 22, 2023

The South Dakota State men’s cross-country team expects plenty of competition this year as it tries to win an eighth-straight Summit League title. University of St. Thomas and North Dakota State University...

Summit League, CBS Sports, Midco Ink Multi-Year Media Rights Deal

Summit League, CBS Sports, Midco Ink Multi-Year Media Rights Deal

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor August 10, 2023

The Summit League, CBS Sports and Midco have announced a new three-year media rights agreement aimed at expanding national distribution of Summit League athletics. The new deal will act as a direct-to-consumer...

Jacks Prep for NISC Tournament

Jacks Prep for NISC Tournament

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 17, 2023

“Not over yet … one more weekend!” That’s what Jackrabbit softball coach Kristina McSweeney wrote on Twitter Sunday after South Dakota State earned a bid into the Postseason National Invitational...

Jacks Bow out, Omaha Advances

Jacks Bow out, Omaha Advances

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 14, 2023

South Dakota State will not repeat as Summit League Softball Champions. SDSU lost the Summit League softball championship game to Omaha 1-0 Sunday after a host of obstacles and detours throughout the...

South Dakota State pitcher Tori Kniesche throws a pitch in a softball game against South Dakota in Brookings on Friday, May 12, 2023

Jacks Will Play for Summit Championship

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 12, 2023

The top-seeded South Dakota State softball team will play in the Summit League championship game against the Omaha Mavericks. SDSU (37-16, 17-0) earned the right to take on the Mavericks (31-15, 15-5)...

Jacks Survive and Advance in Summit Tourney

Jacks Survive and Advance in Summit Tourney

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 11, 2023

Top-seeded South Dakota State advanced to the semifinals of the Summit League Softball Championships after splitting two games Thursday. SDSU met up with the University of South Dakota Thursday in a...

The South Dakota State softball team gathers around to celebrate at a game on Friday, May 5 in Brookings.

Summit League Softball Tournament: Everything You Need to Know

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 9, 2023

The road to the NCAA Division I Softball Championships, once again, goes through Brookings. Because the South Dakota State softball team was the regular season champions last year, the 2023 Summit League...

Softball team closes regular season against USD

Softball team closes regular season against USD

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter May 5, 2023

The South Dakota State softball team has clinched their third consecutive Summit League regular season title. This doesn’t mean their job is finished.“Yes, we're the number one seed. Yes, we won...

Jackrabbit tight end Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown against North Dakota State Nov. 6, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Packers select Tucker Kraft in third round of NFL Draft

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) April 28, 2023

Former South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft is heading to the Green Bay Packers. The Packers selected the Timber Lake native with the 15th pick in the third round, and 78th overall, in the NFL...

Tough road ahead: 10-game win streak on the line for baseball team

Tough road ahead: 10-game win streak on the line for baseball team

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter April 25, 2023

The gauntlet begins. The South Dakota State Baseball team is heading into its toughest stretch of the season, matching up against two Big Ten opponents and the top team in the Summit League, all on...

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