SDSU football seniors aim to establish their own legacy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
College SportsThe 2026 South Dakota State football team features 20 players with national championship rings, 12 of whom were on the roster during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. However, most current seniors, including sixth-year wideout Grahm Goering, contributed minimally to those title runs. Senior players express a strong desire to win their own championship to honor their mentors and create a legacy for younger players. Head coach Dan Jackson emphasizes the team's collective motivation to secure another title, reflecting on their shared experiences and challenges over the years. The team is preparing for the upcoming season with high expectations and a commitment to every practice opportunity.
- •SDSU has 20 players with championship experience ahead of the season.
- •Only Grahm Goering started in the 2023 championship team's lineup.
- •Seniors are focused on winning a title that feels personal to them.
- •Head coach Dan Jackson seeks to add another championship to the program.
- •Team members emphasize unity and high standards in preparation for the season.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — SDSU football: Senior class motivated to write legacy of their own
"Aug. 21—BROOKINGS — Twenty members of the 2026 South Dakota State football roster have at least one national championship ring, and 12 were on the roster of both the 2022 and 2023 title winners. But scant few of today's Jackrabbits actually contributed much to those championship teams. Only a handful got into games for both teams and while several of the SDSU seniors played regularly on the ...
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