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

Mark Gronowski (11) drops back to pass during a football game against Montana State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, S.D. on Saturday, Sept. 9.

Jacks emerge victorious after second half comeback

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor September 10, 2023

The FCS game of the week did not disappoint the loud and sold-out crowd at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium for the ranked matchup of the No.1 South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the No.3 ranked Montana State...

Jackrabbit tight end Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown against North Dakota State Nov. 6, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Packers select Tucker Kraft in third round of NFL Draft

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) April 28, 2023

Former South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft is heading to the Green Bay Packers. The Packers selected the Timber Lake native with the 15th pick in the third round, and 78th overall, in the NFL...

Springing Forward: With spring season over, Jacks look ahead to summer

Springing Forward: With spring season over, Jacks look ahead to summer

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) April 25, 2023

After 15 practices over the last month, South Dakota State football culminated its spring season Saturday with its annual Spring Game.  Jackrabbit fans packed the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex...

Former football players donate new helmets

Former football players donate new helmets

Sam Schauer, Reporter April 18, 2023

It was a big deal when the Jackrabbit Former Players Association (JFPA) purchased and donated the white helmets to the football team last season, and Ryan McKnight, president of the JFPA, says to stay...

South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft catches a pass during a receiving drill at SDSU Pro Day March 31 at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

Kraft impresses at SDSU Pro Day

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) April 4, 2023

With the NFL Draft approaching, South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft got another chance to showcase his skills in front of NFL scouts. Kraft was back in Brookings for the SDSU Pro Day March 31...

Football players Jason Freeman and Adam Bock are some of the many athletes that have found yoga routines to be very effective.

Student athletes incorporate yoga into their weekly routines

Oakley Jandreau, Reporter March 28, 2023

South Dakota State University athletes are incorporating more yoga into their training regimens, and they are liking the results they’re seeing.  B|Well Company, a workout studio in Brookings and...

Petition: Aztecs vs Jackrabbits

Petition: Aztecs vs Jackrabbits

Zachary Simon, Reporter February 7, 2023

  Are you ready for an SDSU vs. SDSU smackdown? Judging from an online petition, there’s an appetite for it. Over 1,100 people have signed a petition created recently by Change.org user...

Kraft prepares for draft: Former Jackrabbit tight end is projected top-50 NFL pick

Kraft prepares for draft: Former Jackrabbit tight end is projected top-50 NFL pick

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter January 31, 2023

South Dakota State’s All-American tight end Tucker Kraft didn’t have much time to celebrate the Jackrabbits’ first-ever FCS National Championship.  “I was on cloud nine there for a couple days,...

Changing of the guard

Changing of the guard

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 24, 2023

For the first time in more than a quarter century, there will be a change of head coach for South Dakota State football. Former assistant coach and defensive coordinator Jimmy Rogers was named the 21st...

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,...

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