South Dakota State FCS Spring Football 2021 Playoff Capsule

 

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Missouri Valley

 
2020-21 Record: 4-1, 4-1
Coach: John Stiegelmeier
 
Big Wins: 2/19 at Northern Iowa (24-20), 3/20 at Southern Illinois (44-3)
Bad Losses: 2/27 at North Dakota (17-28)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Pierre Strong, RB, 453 yards
Passing: Mark Gronowski, QB, 1,051 yards
Receiving: Jaxon Janke, WR, 313 yards
Tackles: Preston Tetzlaff, LB, 41
Sacks: Tolu Ogunrinde, DE, 3.0
Interceptions: Josh Manchigiah, S, 3
 
2021 Spring Team Stats:
Rushing Offense:  218.6 (10th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 183.0 (62, 6)
Total Offense: 401.6 (24, 2)
Scoring Offense: 29.8 (24, 1)
Rushing Defense: 121.8 (25, 5)
Pass Defense: 162.8 (15, 2)
Total Defense: 284.6 (17, 2)
Scoring Defense: 15.6 (12, 2)
Turnover Margin: 0.40 (32, 4)
Sacks: 1.20 (80, 8)
Sacks Allowed: 1.00 (9, 3)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
2019Second RoundLost to Northern Iowa
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 4/12