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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

Carson Noecker approaching the finish line in his record-setting race at the Edgebrook Golf Course in Brookings, SD. The record was previously set by Noecker himself back in 2023.

Sports Briefs

Staff Reports October 8, 2024

Cross country teams take first in the 8k and second in the 6k at SDSU Classic in Brookings Jacks place 1st and 2nd in SDSU Classic that took place at the Edgebrook Golf Course last Friday. In his first...

SDSU’s defense attempts to stop the ballcarrier against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Strawberry Stadium in 
Hammond, LA.

Hobo Day Matchup

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor October 8, 2024

The 4-1 Jackrabbits will hit the gridiron on Saturday against the Youngstown State Penguins for Hobo Day with a kickoff slated for 2 p.m. at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.    South Dakota State earned...

Gus Miller (#50), Evan Beerntsen (#61) and Marcus Hicks (#78) protecting quarterback Mark Gronowski in their blowout win over the  Southeastern Louisiana Lions earlier this season.

Jackrabbits dominate up front

James Jungemann, Reporter October 8, 2024

The Jackrabbits’ offensive line has one of the most important positions on the gridiron. Without them, there is no chance of having a good football team.  They have the job of not only protecting their...

Amar Johnson breaking a tackle to extend the play. Johnson finished with 126 rushing yards in SDSU's 24-3 victory over Augustana.

Jacks drop Augustana 24-3 at home

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter September 15, 2024

South Dakota State improved to 2-1 on the season following a 24-3 victory over in-state rival Augustana in the Beef Bowl. It was a historic day for attendance yet again for Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium....

SDSU's games against North Dakota State (Oct. 19) and South Dakota (Oct. 26) will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU this fall.

ESPN to feature two Jackrabbit football games

Brayden Byers, Editor-In-Chief May 30, 2024

Two rivalry matchups featuring the Jackrabbits are set to be broadcast nationally this fall. ESPN announced Thursday that both the Dakota Marker, against NDSU on Oct. 19, and the Interstate Series,...

Red-shirt freshman Brendan Begeman runs the ball during the Spring game inside the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex Saturday, April 13, 2024. Begeman ran the ball six times totaling 80 yards in the game amongst the team at the end of Spring camp.

Jackrabbits’ spring game scrimmage previews 2024 football roster

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

The South Dakota State football team ended their spring camp last Saturday with the annual spring game inside the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex (SJAC). The spring game not only gives the fans an...

Isaiah Davis

Draft stocks rise as former Jackrabbits compete in NFL Combine

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor March 5, 2024

Over the weekend, three former South Dakota State football players participated in the NFL Combine, an invite-only skill camp for incoming draft players to put their skills to the test in Indianapolis,...

From Frisco to Frozen

From Frisco to Frozen

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor January 16, 2024

Turns out, beating Montana for a football National Championship wasn’t the only challenge for South Dakota State and their fans. Getting home from Texas in the teeth of a nasty blizzard turned out to...

South Dakota State’s Jaxon Janke holds the National Championship trophy after the team beat Montana 23-3 in the championship game in Frisco, TX Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

After back-to-back championships, the Jacks look to reload for 2024

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor January 16, 2024

While the Jackrabbit football team wrapped up its playing season just over a week ago defeating the Montana Grizzlies 23-3 in the FCS title game, the FCS football news cycle hasn’t closed just yet. Much...

Jackrabbit Head Coach Jimmy Rogers lifts the national championship trophy after beating Montana 23-3 in the FCS title game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Rogers just finished his first year at SDSU with an undefeated season.

Back-2-Back

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter January 7, 2024

Exactly 364 days ago, the Jacks won their first FCS national championship. Nearly one year later the Jacks are back atop the mountain top as the best team in the Football Championship Subdivision. In...

Mark Gronowski runs the ball in for a touchdown during a game against the Missouri State Bears on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Gronowski becomes the first Jackrabbit to win the Walter Payton award as the FCS offensive player of the year.

Gronowski named Walter Payton Award winner

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor January 6, 2024

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski has been named the winner of the Walter Payton award as the FCS offensive player of the year. This was announced at the Stats Perform FCS national awards...

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...

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