SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota Information Now) – The South Dakota State Jackrabbits disregarded a sluggish begin final Saturday in opposition to South Dakota in Brookings, because the Jacks saved issues rolling of their season with a 28-3 win over the Coyotes. That units up a collision course with North Dakota State, in what could also be one of many highest stakes Dakota Marker sport but.

The Bison and the Jacks head into the sport ranked first and second within the nation, respectively. South Dakota State gained final yr’s version of the Dakota Marker 27-19 in Brookings. This yr’s winner won’t solely be taking residence the Marker itself however first place within the Missouri Valley and the highest rating within the nation.

The significance of this matchup isn’t misplaced on the gamers. Jackrabbit Head Coach John Stiegelmeier stated although they’ll want to remain centered whereas soaking the whole lot in.

“I feel it’s important to benefit from the second, however you may’t let the setting and the significance of the sport get you out of zone. Our psychological efficiency coach does an outstanding job of strolling these guys by way of that, and giving them an image of what’s going to occur.” Stiegelmeier stated.

This Saturday’s match between the 2 groups would be the 113th assembly, however solely the primary time that the 2 will face one another because the top-ranked groups within the FCS. Total within the Dakota Marker sport, the Bison lead the sequence 10 wins to eight.

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