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

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Author Tanner Castora (left), former SDSU quarterback Mark Gronowski (middle) and former SDSU head coach John Stiegelmeier (right) came together last Saturday to do a book signing of “Stig and The Rise of South Dakota State Football” that details coach Stiegelmeier career and a behind the scenes look at Jackrabbit football.

Book signing draws SDSU football fans

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor November 4, 2025

Author Tanner Castora showcased his new book last Saturday with a book signing in the Student Union from 10 to 11:30 a.m. It wasn’t just Castora sigining copies of “Stig and The Rise of South Dakota...

Running back James Basinger fights through contact during a football game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Nov. 1, 2025. Basinger ran for 57 yards on 14 carries in the 24-12 loss.

SYCAMORES SHOCK JACKS

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor November 4, 2025

SDSU is now in the midst of a two game losing streak after losing to the unranked, now 3-6 Indiana State Sycamores. The Jacks offense scored only one touchdown in the 12-24 loss. The opening drive looked...

South Dakota State's Rylee Martin (5) and Madison Burr (8) jump to block an attack from South Dakota's Samantha Laird (23) during an NCAA college volleyball game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

SDSU volleyball stays perfect after two 5-set victories

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor November 4, 2025

The South Dakota State University volleyball team earned two narrow victories last week to remain undefeated in conference play and improve to 12-0. OMAHA The Jackrabbits traveled to Omaha on Oct. 30,...

South Dakota State cornerback Myles Taylor grabs a pass from NDSU quarterback Cole Payton during a football game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Home streak snapped against NDSU

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor October 28, 2025

  SDSU suffered its first loss of the season in a 38-7 defeat to the North Dakota State Bison. The game marked the end of the Jacks 33 home game victory streak. For the No. 1 Bison, it is their...

North Dakota State running back Barika Kpeenu (8) runes through a lane as South Dakota State safety Jalen B. Lee (6) wraps up his legs during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

JACKRABBITS FALL HARD

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor October 25, 2025

In front of a stadium record 19,477 fans, the Jackrabbits took their first loss of the season, 38-7, to the North Dakota State Bison. The Bison stay undefeated at 8-0 while the Jacks fall to 7-1.  Luke...

South Dakota State tight end Andrew Gustad (43) celebrates with the '605 Hogs' after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa on Oct. 11, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

JACKRABBIT GAMEDAY GUIDE

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News October 25, 2025

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits will host the North Dakota State Bison for the 118th meeting between the rivals on Saturday at 7 p.m. inside Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. WHERE TO WATCH Saturday’s game...

Linebacker Chase Van Tol looks off to the side during SDSU’s Oct. 11 game against  Murray State. Van Tol recorded four total tackles, two sacks and accounted for one of SDSU’s four interceptions. He would return that interception for 29 total yards.

Pride on the line

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor October 21, 2025

In what both fanbases would consider their biggest game of the year so far, the No. 2 South Dakota State Jackrabbits will host the No. 1 North Dakota State Bison in another D1 matchup between the two powerhouses....

South Dakota State linebacker Graham Spalding (29) tackles North Dakota State running back CharMar Brown (25) during an NCAA college football game Oct. 19, 2024, in Fargo.

Time set for primetime Dakota Marker showdown

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News October 13, 2025

The times of two key conference matchups for the South Dakota State football and volleyball teams have been set. The football game between South Dakota State and North Dakota State will be played at...

South Dakota State tight end Greyton Gannon (88) runs into the endzone for a 22-yard touchdown catch during an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 in Brookings.

SDSU dominates Northern Iowa for Hobo Day win

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor October 11, 2025

South Dakota State moved to 6-0 on the season Saturday with a 31-3 Hobo Day victory over Northern Iowa. The Panthers fell to 2-4. Quarterback Chase Mason completed 18 of 28 passes for 249 yards and two...

JACKS IN THE PROS

JACKS IN THE PROS

Thadan Milliken-Auch, Reporter October 9, 2025

A handful of former Jackrabbit football players are on NFL rosters this season, and four played in games this past Sunday. Here’s how they did:  Week 5 of the NFL season was filled with many games...

SDSU running back Julius Loughridge takes handoff and runs between Youngstown State defenders. Loughridge ran for 176 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries last Saturday.

Comeback Jacks

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor October 7, 2025

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits pulled off a 35-30 comeback win in Ohio on Saturday against the No. 24-ranked Youngstown State Penguins.  The Jackrabbits now find themselves at 5-0 with three of...

South Dakota State running back Julius Loughridge (15) bounds into the endzone during an NCAA college football game against Drake on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

Loughridge’s four touchdowns fuel Jackrabbit comeback

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor October 4, 2025

The South Dakota State football team came back to win 35-30 over No. 24 Youngstown State on Saturday. Quarterback Chase Mason completed 14 of 29 passes for 181 yards with one touchdown and one interception....

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