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SDSU football to face Stetson Hatters in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:42 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

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South Dakota State will host Stetson Hatters on Saturday, August 29, 2026, marking the first matchup between the two teams. Stetson, a member of the FCS's Pioneer League, restarted its football program in 2013 after a long hiatus. Under coach Mike Jasper, Stetson finished 3-9 last season and aims to improve with several returning starters. SDSU, ranked No. 3, seeks a strong start to the season after finalizing its schedule amid challenges in securing a 12th opponent.

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•SDSU begins the 2026 season on August 29 against Stetson.
•Stetson's football program resumed in 2013 after being inactive since 1956.
•Mike Jasper is entering his second season as Stetson's head coach.
•SDSU is ranked No. 3 in the FCS ahead of the season opener.
•This is the first meeting between SDSU and Stetson in football.

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Aug. 26—BROOKINGS — South Dakota State took a little longer than usual to finalize and announce their 2026 football schedule, as they were having kind of a tough time finding a 12th opponent. When they did and the slate dropped, Jackrabbit nation collectively asked themselves the same thing — where is Stetson? And what the heck is a 'Hatter'? The 2026 season begins Saturday for SDSU, and the ...
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