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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

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....

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...

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...

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...

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