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

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Track prepares for Jim Emmerich Invitational

Track prepares for Jim Emmerich Invitational

Annalee Ventling-Brown, Reporter January 20, 2023

The South Dakota State track and field team hosts the SDSU D2 Open Friday and the Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational on Saturday at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. The SDSU D2 Open started at...

Jacks coach John Stiegelmeier hoists the national championship trophy after SDSUs 45-21 win against NDSU in the FCS national title game. It would prove to be Stiegelmeiers final game as head coach of the Jackrabbits.

South Dakota State football coach John Stiegelmeier retires after 26 seasons

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 19, 2023

South Dakota State football coach John Stiegelmeier announced his retirement Thursday afternoon, ending a 26-year reign of leading the team at his alma mater. Stiegelmeier posted a 199-112 record (.640...

President Barry Dunn speaks at the welcome home celebration for the Jacks football team Jan. 10.

Community celebrates Jacks’ win at Frisco

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter January 10, 2023

Jackrabbit fans packed the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex Tuesday evening to show their support for the 2022 FCS national champions. South Dakota State rolled over the North Dakota State Bison...

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...

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...

Quarterback Mark Gronowski runs for a touchdown in a FCS quarterfinal game against Holy Cross at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

South Dakota State gets another shot at national title against rival NDSU

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 5, 2023

19 months after the most heartbreaking loss in program history, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits are back in Frisco. Their second appearance in the national title game at Toyota Stadium is against...

South Dakota States Isaiah Davis stiff-arms Delawares Riah Burton in a FCS second-round playoff game at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Isaiah Davis showcasing his skills as featured back

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter December 16, 2022

Isaiah Davis has showcased his skills throughout his Jackrabbit career. But South Dakota State's star tailback has been the undisputed featured back for the first time this season and he leads his team...

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