The 2018 schedule preview series returns as North Dakota State begins conference play with South Dakota State. The Jackrabbits are coming off their best season in program history, with a trip to the FCS Semifinals. SDSU has a near four year starter back at quarterback in Taryn Christion, Christion, much like Easton Stick started for part of his freshman year. You can watch more on Christion’s preview for 2018 here. This is an interesting season for John Steigelmeier, who has to deal with an off the field distraction regarding himself and his arrest last February. It will be interesting to see how that’s handled when the Jacks arrive at camp.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- Missouri Valley Football Conference, 11-3 record in 2017
- Six consecutive playoff berths, 6-6 postseason record
- NDSU leads all-time series 60-42-5