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

The South Dakota State offense huddles during the Hobo Day football game at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, S.D. against Northern Iowa on Saturday October 14, 2023

The stage is set

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter January 6, 2024

The 2024 FCS National Championship in Frisco, TX is set to be an instant classic. It’s just the eighth time the top two playoff seeds have made the FCS championship, with the last time happening in...

FCS playoff committee says Frisco feels like a championship event

FCS playoff committee says Frisco ‘feels like a championship event’

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor January 6, 2024

In the 14 seasons that Frisco, Texas has hosted the FCS Championship Game, the Dallas suburb has become a staple of FCS football. The city has been a destination for fans of the participating teams...

Colby Huerter and Jason Freeman tackle a Bison ball carrier in their 33-16 win against NDSU on Nov. 4, 2023

Defense wins championships

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor January 5, 2024

Former Alabama coach Bear Bryant is credited for the phrase “Defense wins championships”, a remark that dates back to the 1970s. Now 40 years later, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits will put it to...

South Dakota State head coach Jimmy Rogers leads his team out of the locker room before a football game against Missouri State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

‘I’m not nervous about the moment’

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter January 5, 2024

Being a first-year head coach for the defending national champions, Jimmy Rogers had some rather big shoes to fill replacing longtime head coach John Stiegelmeier. But when it comes to the story of...

SDSU wrestling defeats Michigan at the Sanford Pentagon on January 2, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

SDSU takes victory over No. 6 Michigan

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2024

The No. 15 ranked Jackrabbits upset the No. 6 Wolverines in a close dual in front of a crowd of 2,740 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD. The victory over Michigan is the second win over a top-10...

Running back Isaiah Davis celebrates after scoring a touchdown in their win against UAlbany in the Semifinals.

FCS National Championship: Keys to the game

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor January 5, 2024

  The No. 1 South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the No. 2 Montana Grizzlies are set to take the field for the 2023 FCS National Championship. This matchup is the first time in years that these...

SDSU offensive lineman Garret Greenfield hoists the national championship trophy after beating Montana 23-3 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2023.

The FCS Championship Game

It's Gameday The Jackrabbits are back in Frisco for the second year in a row looking to become the first back-to-back champion in FCS football since the Bison 3-peat from 2017-19. 4th quarter updates Jacks...

BROOKINGS, SD - DECEMBER 15: Zach Heins #87 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits celebrates a touchdown against the Albany Great Danes at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

Back 2 Frisco

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor December 16, 2023

  The Great Danes could do nothing against the No. 1 ranked defense in the nation all game, resulting in a 59-0 blowout in the FCS Semifinals.  To add, the Jackrabbits scored on five of their six...

BROOKINGS, SD - December 9: Matthew Durrance #23 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits blocks a punt from Nathan Fondacaro #96 of the Villanova Wildcats at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on December 9, 2023 in Brookings, South Dakota.

Second half surge from Isaiah Davis sends the Jacks to the Semifinals

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor December 9, 2023

Over 10,000 fans corralled into Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium this morning to witness an impressive 192 yard game from Isiah Davis as the Jacks won 23-12 over No. Eight Villanova in the FCS quarterfinals. The...

BROOKINGS, SD: DECEMBER 2: Jaxon Janke #10 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits gets extra yards against the Mercer Bears at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

Jacks advance in playoffs after 41-point shutout against Mercer

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter December 2, 2023

The Jackrabbits thumped the Bears 41-0 on Saturday and advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA FCS playoffs. On a chilly Saturday afternoon in Brookings, The Yellow and Blue combined for nearly...

From left to right: Ellie Colbeck (5), Paige Meyer (21), Madysen Vlastuin (22) and Mesa Byom (24) in their win against Arkansas State 55-42 on Nov. 6.

Jackrabbits force Washburn out with ease; look to Washington State Tuesday

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The South Dakota State women’s basketball blew through Washburn 95-58 last night at Frost Arena in Brookings, South Dakota. Overall, the Jacks shot 57.1% on field goals and 40% from three, curtesy...

Jaxon (10) and Jadon (1) walk with their parents during a celebration honoring the seniors on the football team before their game against Missouri State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

DOUBLE TROUBLE

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter November 28, 2023

Heading into last season’s national championship game, Jackrabbit nation had many questions surrounding the careers of veteran players on the team. Two of the notable players that hadn’t made an announcement...

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