South Dakota State Jackrabbits aim to validate preseason ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:54 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced its preseason rankings, placing South Dakota State at the top. This marks the third time in four years that the Jackrabbits have received the top ranking. However, head coach Dan Jackson emphasized that titles are not decided on paper and underscored the team's focus on execution during games. SDSU won the conference in both 2023 and 2024 when they were preseason favorites. The Jackrabbits will begin their season against Stetson on August 29 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
- •South Dakota State was ranked first in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
- •Dan Jackson stated titles are determined on the field, not on paper.
- •The Jackrabbits won conference titles when favored in previous years.
- •Their season opener is scheduled for August 29 against Stetson.
- •The Jackrabbits have a focus on execution this fall.
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Jackrabbits look to turn poll respect into reality
"SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Missouri Valley Football Conference released its preseason rankings Tuesday, and despite earning the top spot, South Dakota State knows conference titles aren’t won on paper. It’s the third time in the last four years the Jackrabbits have been picked to win the conference, but head coach Dan Jackson said […]
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