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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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