SDSU football team competes fiercely in intense practice session

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:50 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

SDSU football team competes fiercely in intense practice session

Summary

On August 4, South Dakota State football conducted an intense practice in Brookings, featuring physical clashes between the offensive and defensive lines. Head coach Dan Jackson encouraged urgency, and players displayed competitive spirit, engaging in a number of skirmishes as they prepared for the 2026 season. The session included a 'thud' period where contact was allowed, leading to heightened emotion and spirited exchanges among the players. Post-practice, Jackson emphasized the importance of competitive energy while advising players to manage their aggressiveness. Players expressed enjoyment of the spirited battles, contributing to team camaraderie.

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Key Details

•SDSU practices under head coach Dan Jackson in Brookings.
•Team engages in physical 'thud' sessions with contact allowed.
•Fights break out as players display competitive spirit.
•Jackson advises players to compete intensely but reduce fights.
•Players value camaraderie built through competitive practice.

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11:50 PMYahoo Sports — SDSU football: O-line, D-line clash in intense, physical practice

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Aug. 4—BROOKINGS — Just a few periods into Tuesday's practice, South Dakota State's fifth as they prepare for the 2026 season, head coach Dan Jackson jumped into the middle of a throng of players as they transitioned from one station to the next. "Hey!" Jackson shouted. "Let's show a sense of (expletive) urgency out here!" It's not the first time the second-year coach has challenged his ...
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