Four straight playoff appearances have solidified South Dakota State as a top ten team in the nation, at least according to Football Championship Series (FCS) media and sports information directors.
The Jackrabbits, who return 15 starters from last season's 8-4 team, check in at number eight in the pre-season STATS FCS rankings...
USD returning starting quarterback Ryan Saeger will be challenged by redshirt Austin Simmons and University of Minnesota transfer Chris Streveler in fall camp.