South Dakota State FCS Football 2019 Playoff Capsule
November 24, 2019 · CSM Staff
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:
| 2018 | Second Round | Defeated Duquesne |
| 2018 | Quarterfinals | Defeated Kennesaw State |
| 2018 | Semifinals | Lost to North Dakota State |
| 2017 | Second Round | Defeated Northern Iowa |
| 2017 | Quarterfinals | Defeated New Hampshire |
| 2017 | Semifinals | Lost to James Madison |
| 2016 | Second Round | Defeated Villanova |
| 2016 | Quarterfinals | Lost to North Dakota State |
| 2015 | First Round | Lost to Montana |
| 2014 | First Round | Defeated Montana State |
| 2014 | Second Round | Lost to North Dakota State |
| 2013 | First Round | Defeated Northern Arizona |
| 2013 | Second Round | Lost to Eastern Washington |
| 2012 | First Round | Defeated Eastern Illinois |
| 2012 | Second Round | Lost to North Dakota State |
| 2009 | First Round | Lost to Montana |
*all team stats through 11/18
