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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

Quarterback Chase Mason (#7) in the shotgun formation  last Saturday in the Spring Game. SDSU’s defense beat SDSU’s offense 24-16.

Jackson and football opens 2025 season with annual Spring Game

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor April 15, 2025

SDSU opened their 2025 football season with the annual Spring Game at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. The scrimmage was Dan Jackson’s first time at the helm of the team after being appointed...

Brian Bergstrom returns to South Dakota State as a defensive coordinator after previous stint with the Jackrabbits from 2017 to 2021.

Bergstrom and Jackrabbits prepare for 2025 season with Spring Game this weekend

Myles Estunda, Reporter April 8, 2025

Brian Bergstrom is a familiar face to Jackrabbit football fans. Bergstrom was hired in January to be the new defensive coordinator and safeties coach under Dan Jackson, South Dakota State’s new head...

Dan Jackson comes back to SDSU after five seasons of coaching at three different schools. Jackson started his South Dakota State coaching career  as a graduate assistant back in 2012.

Jackson returns to Brookings to become SDSU’s 22nd head football coach

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor January 21, 2025

After the departure of former head coach Jimmy Rogers, the Jackrabbits bring in former player and coach Dan Jackson as the 22nd SDSU football head coach. “It’s an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,”...

Griffin Wilde catching a pass in the endzone. Wilde scored two touchdowns in the SDSU 55-14 victory.

Jacks take down the Cardinals 55-14

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter December 14, 2024

The South Dakota State football team advanced to its 5th consecutive FCS semifinal appearance Saturday, rolling over Incarnate Word 55-14. In a rematch from Sept. 7, a 45-24 victory in Brookings, SDSU...

Adam Bock Returning a 40-yard interception for a touchdown. It was Bock's second pick six of his college career, his first being against UC Davis in 2021.

Jacks topple Griz 35-18 in playoff victory

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter December 7, 2024

South Dakota State started its journey back to Frisco with a bang, taking down the Montana Grizzlies 35-18. It was the 10th all-time meeting between the Jacks and Griz. Montana, on its first trip to...

Steven Arrell stands tall after delivering a big hit against Missouri State.

Jacks to host Griz in 2023 title rematch

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor December 3, 2024

The No. 3 ranked Jackrabbits will face off against the No. 14 Montana Grizzlies on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. This is a rematch of the 2023 FCS National Championship where South...

Mark Gronowski (#11), Evan Beernsten (#61) and Gus Miller (#50) were all selected to an all-conference team this season.

Jacks earn multiple all-conference selections

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor December 3, 2024

Multiple Jackrabbits grace the MVFC All-Team and All-Newcomer Team 16 Jackrabbits were named to the Missouri Valley All-Conference team, spanning both first, second and honorable mention teams. Three...

Mark Gronowski hands the ball off to Amar Johnson in SDSU's home victory over Southern Illinois.

Jacks finish conference play strong with 45-9 victory over Missouri State

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter November 23, 2024

South Dakota State finished the 2024 regular season Saturday with a 45-9 victory over the Missouri State Bears. The Jackrabbits' trip to Springfield, Missouri, was potentially its last with MSU moving...

Bock lines up with the South Dakota State defense in SDSU’s 41-0 blowout over the Southeastern Liousiana Lions on Sept. 21. In the game, Bock recorded seven total tackles, two solos and five coming off of assists.

HEART OF THE DEFENSE

James Jungeman, Reporter November 19, 2024

Adam Bock has spent the last half decade building himself into a dominating linebacker with his quiet cerebral approach. Bock, a 6-foot-1, 225-pound linebacker grew up in the small town of Solon, Iowa,...

Angel Johnson scoring his only touchdown in the win over the Southern Illinois Salukis on Saturday. This season, the Jackrabbits have scored 31 rushing touchdowns throughout the course of 11 games. Angel Johnson has amounted to three of them, all scored in the last three games.

Missouri State offense presents road test for final regular season game

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor November 19, 2024

After a dominant performance on Saturday, the Jackrabbits look onto the Bears of Missouri State for their final game of the regular season. This is Missouri State’s last season as an FCS team as they...

Mathew Durrance intercepting his second pass of the night. Durrance is now tied with Steven Arrell and Tucker Large with the most interception on the season.

Jacks win blowout victory over Salukis 41-10

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

South Dakota State won in dominating fashion over Southern Illinois 41-10 on Senior Day at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Recognizing 23 seniors beforehand, It was business as usual for the No. 3 Jackrabbits...

Griffin Wilde catches the football in SDSU's dominant victory over UND. Wilde's 140-yard performance was the sophomore's best game since Oklahoma State where he racked up 150 yards.

Jackrabbits soar over Fighting Hawks 38-7

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter November 9, 2024

South Dakota State scored 38 unanswered points Saturday in Grand Forks, North Dakota, cruising to a 38-7 victory over the No. 21 North Dakota Fighting Hawks. Inside one of the most difficult places to...

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