South Dakota State FCS Football 2019 Playoff Capsule

 
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
MVFC
 
2019 Record: 8-4, 5-3
Coach: John Stiegelmeier
 
Big Wins: 10/5 Southern Illinois (28-10), 11/16 Northern Iowa (38-7)
Bad Losses: 11/9 Illinois State (18-27), 11/23 at South Dakota (21-24)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Pierre Strong, RB, 1,018 yards
Passing: J’Bore Gibbs, QB, 1,058 yards
Receiving: Cade Johnson, WR, 1,048 yards
Tackles: Christian Rozeboom, LB, 87
Sacks: Quinton Hicks, DE, 4.5; Reece Winkelman, DE, 4.5
Interceptions: Logan Backhaus, LB, 3; Michael Griffin, S, 3
 
2019 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 212.0 (17th in nation, 3rd in conference)
Passing Offense: 188.2 (92, 8)
Total Offense: 400.2 (50, 4)
Scoring Offense: 32.3 (31, 2)
Rushing Defense: 131.4 (32, 4)
Pass Defense: 161.8 (5, 3)
Total Defense: 293.2 (8, 2)
Scoring Defense: 16.4 (5, 2)
Turnover Margin: 0.55 (28, 3)
Sacks: 2.82 (18, 4)
Sacks Allowed: 2.18 (64, 4)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
2018Second RoundDefeated Duquesne
2018QuarterfinalsDefeated Kennesaw State
2018SemifinalsLost to North Dakota State
2017Second RoundDefeated Northern Iowa
2017QuarterfinalsDefeated New Hampshire
2017SemifinalsLost to James Madison
2016Second RoundDefeated Villanova
2016QuarterfinalsLost to North Dakota State
2015First RoundLost to Montana
2014First RoundDefeated Montana State
2014Second RoundLost to North Dakota State
2013First RoundDefeated Northern Arizona
2013Second RoundLost to Eastern Washington
2012First RoundDefeated Eastern Illinois
2012Second RoundLost to North Dakota State
2009First RoundLost to Montana
 
*all team stats through 11/18