South Dakota State FCS Football 2018 Playoff Capsule

 

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Missouri Valley

 
2018 Record: 8-2, 6-2
Coach: John Stiegelmeier
 
Big Wins: 9/8 Montana State (45-14), 10/6 Indiana State (54-51)
Bad Losses: 9/29 at North Dakota State (17-21), 10/20 at Northern Iowa (9-24)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Pierre Strong, RB, 777 yards
Passing: Taryn Christion, QB, 2,549 yards
Receiving: Cade Johnson, WR, 1,072 yards
Tackles: Christian Rozeboom, LB, 73
Sacks: Ryan Earith, DE, 5.0
Interceptions: Jordan Brown, CB, 3; Zy Mosley, CB, 3
 
2018 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense:  222.9 (21st in nation, 4th in conference)
Passing Offense: 290.1 (11, 1)
Total Offense: 513.0 (5, 1)
Scoring Offense: 45.0 (4, 1)
Rushing Defense: 162.4 (53, 6)
Pass Defense: 204.2 (46, 4)
Total Defense: 366.7 (42, 5)
Scoring Defense: 21.8 (24, 3)
Turnover Margin: 1.22 (6, 2)
Sacks: 1.78 (75, 6)
Sacks Allowed: 1.11 (18, 2)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
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 11/12