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

The Collegian

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...

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...

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...

Jack the Jackrabbit waves a flag around before a South Dakota State football game against the Missouri State Bears on November 18, 2023, at Dana J Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

Jacks earn No. 1 seed for playoffs

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor November 19, 2023

The FCS playoffs are back and the 11-0 South Dakota State Jackrabbits find themselves back in the No. 1 seed for the third time in four years. In standard FCS fashion, the top eight teams will get a...

BROOKINGS, SD: NOVEMBER 18: Zach Heins #87 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits crosses the goal line for a touchdown against the Missouri State Bears during their game at Dana J. Deckhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

No. 1 Jacks bounce the Bears 35-17

Jack Brower, Sports Reporter November 19, 2023

South Dakota State dominated the Missouri State Bears 35-17 in the last game before the playoffs and went on to set a school record for most wins in the regular season with 11. Missouri State started...

Adam Bock and DyShawn Gales make a tackle in the Jacks’ 34-0 win over Youngstown State Saturday at Stambaugh  Stadium. Bock led the team in tackles with 7 and Gales had 4.

One To Go

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2023

The Jackrabbits return home to play the Bears of Missouri State for the final game of the regular season at the Dana J Dykhouse.  With one game left before playoffs, the Jacks have remained undefeated...

VERMILLION, SD: OCTOBER 28: The South Dakota State Jackrabbits defense celebrates an interception against the South Dakota Coyotes during their game at the DakotaDome in Vermilion, SD.

Jacks pulverize Penguins 34-0 to clinch MVFC title

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter November 11, 2023

The Jackrabbits waddled into Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday and recorded their first shutout victory since 2021, taking down Youngstown State 34-0. The Jackrabbits improved to 10-0 on the season and 7-0...

Wide receiver Griffin Wilde catches a pass  in the Jacks’ 33-16 win over NDSU Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The win tied the Dakota Marker series at 10 wins apiece.

Football Prepares for Youngstown State

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2023

SDSU will make a trip to Youngstown, Ohio to play Youngstown State at Stambaugh Stadium at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. The game can be watched on ESPN+ and listened to on Jackrabbits Sports Network. The Jacks have...

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