South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Missouri Valley
2020-21 Record: 4-1, 4-1
Coach: John Stiegelmeier
Big Wins: 2/19 at Northern Iowa (24-20), 3/20 at Southern Illinois (44-3)
Bad Losses: 2/27 at North Dakota (17-28)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Pierre Strong, RB, 453 yards
Passing: Mark Gronowski, QB, 1,051 yards
Receiving: Jaxon Janke, WR, 313 yards
Tackles: Preston Tetzlaff, LB, 41
Sacks: Tolu Ogunrinde, DE, 3.0
Interceptions: Josh Manchigiah, S, 3
2021 Spring Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 218.6 (10th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 183.0 (62, 6)
Total Offense: 401.6 (24, 2)
Scoring Offense: 29.8 (24, 1)
Rushing Defense: 121.8 (25, 5)
Pass Defense: 162.8 (15, 2)
Total Defense: 284.6 (17, 2)
Scoring Defense: 15.6 (12, 2)
Turnover Margin: 0.40 (32, 4)
Sacks: 1.20 (80, 8)
Sacks Allowed: 1.00 (9, 3)
Recent Playoff Appearances:
2019 | Second Round | Lost to Northern Iowa |
2018 | Second Round | Defeated Duquesne |
2018 | Quarterfinals | Defeated Kennesaw State |
2018 | Semifinals | Lost to North Dakota State |
2017 | Second Round | Defeated Northern Iowa |
2017 | Quarterfinals | Defeated New Hampshire |
2017 | Semifinals | Lost to James Madison |
2016 | Second Round | Defeated Villanova |
2016 | Quarterfinals | Lost to North Dakota State |
2015 | First Round | Lost to Montana |
2014 | First Round | Defeated Montana State |
2014 | Second Round | Lost to North Dakota State |
2013 | First Round | Defeated Northern Arizona |
2013 | Second Round | Lost to Eastern Washington |
2012 | First Round | Defeated Eastern Illinois |
2012 | Second Round | Lost to North Dakota State |
2009 | First Round | Lost to Montana |
*all team stats through 4/12