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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

Chase Mason runs in a 48-yard touchdown against Youngstown State in a game played last year. Mason was SDSU’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Penguins. He threw for 12 yards, rushed for 161 on five rushing attempts and scored two touchdowns. This year the one-time backup is South Dakota State’s starting quarterback.

Chasing his own legacy

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor August 26, 2025

Heading into the third quarter of the National Championship in Frisco, Texas, South Dakota State led 7-3 over Montana. But after an opening drive touchdown, the Jackrabbit offense stalled. The momentum...

Three Jacks work towards NFL rosters

Jacob Brende, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2025

Two former SDSU football players joined the ranks of the NFL this past week, with Dalys Beanum and Amar Johnson signing undrafted free agent contracts following the 2025 NFL Draft. Johnson, who is just...

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...

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,...

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