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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Around the Valley: What to make of SDSU at 2-0 and USD at 0-2

Jacks and Bison both off to great starts while Coyotes and Montana State have holes to dig out of

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Sep 6

In Bozeman for the big 2v3 FCS clash between SDSU and Montana State. Here’s all of the coverage leading up: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/south...

South Dakota State Jackrabbits football

South Dakota State football breaking news, headlines and photos. Stay up to date on all the Jackrabbits gridiron action here.

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 31

Column from SDSU football opener: after a whole offseason of hype and talk, the Sacramento State Hornets proved to be all talk and no sting. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

Zimmer: Sac State Hornets turned out to be all talk and no sting

Much-hyped FBS hopeful put up little fight in loss to 'JV' Jackrabbits

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 31

Halftime stats

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 31

Halftime in Brookings, SDSU leads Sac State 17-3. Jacks have dominated but three fumbles have prevented them from pulling away.

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 29

All of Sioux Falls Live's SDSU football coverage (more than 20 preseason stories) to get you ready for Saturday's opener: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/south...

South Dakota State Jackrabbits football

South Dakota State football breaking news, headlines and photos. Stay up to date on all the Jackrabbits gridiron action here.

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 29

D2 football: USF headed west for South Dakota's college football opener, and came away with a hard-fought win over Black Hills State. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

D2 football: USF Cougars outlast Black Hills State in Thursday night opener

Camden Dean's arm and feet carry Cougars to road win

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 29

Column: Year one was bumpy for Kalen DeBoer, but the Milbank native has a history of picking it up in year two, which bodes well for the Crimson Tide. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

Zimmer: Kalen DeBoer optimistic heading into year two at Alabama

Former USF coach looking to get Crimson Tide back into national championship contention

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Cowboy Jack: Quinten Christensen is the backbone of South Dakota State football. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

The Cowboy Jack: Quinten Christensen's journey from the family farm to leading South Dakota State football

Tackle led the charge in keeping the Jacks together when Jimmy Rogers left. Then he turned down lucrative NIL offers to leave. Now he's intent on leading them back to the national championship.

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 27

SDSU has released its two-deep for Week 1 against Sac State. But it could change a lot as the season progresses: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

SDSU football: Lineup is set for Game 1, but it's not set in stone

Opener vs Sac State gives coaches first chance for true evaluation

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 27

Football '25: Season previews for all of the Metro area teams. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/prep/...

Football '25: Sioux Falls Live's preseason coverage of Metro high school football

11AAA team previews and around-the-region analysis

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Twins have to go 4-28 the rest of the way to avoid a 100-loss season. I'm not sure if they can do it.

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 22

SDSU football: The Jacks brought in 24 transfers this year, and most of them came for the same reasons. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

SDSU football: Transfers came to Brookings to play for a championship

Jackrabbits hit the portal hard out of necessity, and their tradition of success made them an attractive destination

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 18

Harrisburg knocked off Renner for its first amateur baseball state championship behind the bat and arm of a former Augustana hero and Miami Marlins farmhand: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/harri...

Harrisburg topples Renner to claim first amateur baseball state championship

Tyler Mitzel's arm, bat carry Woodies to Class A title

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Canaries have a new all-time winningest manager: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/mike-...

Mike Meyer becomes Canaries' all-time winningest manager as Birds top Saltdogs

Skipper passes Steve Shirley with 379th win

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 16

SDSU football: Shane Willenbring takes over at center for the Jacks, aiming to follow in the footsteps of a long line of good ones. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

SDSU football: Shane Willenbring hopes to continue Jackrabbit tradition of excellence at center

Redshirt freshman takes over for Rimington winner Gus Miller

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 16

Amateur baseball: The Renner Monarchs will play for a 24th state title after winning a 15-inning marathon on Friday. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/renne...

Renner Monarchs outlast Harrisburg in 15-inning pitchers duel

Tony Lanier's six hits lead Class A power back to championship game

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 11

SDSU football: Who will be the QB2 behind Chase Mason? www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

SDSU football: Why the battle for QB2 spot is so important

Jackrabbits need to have insurance behind starter Chase Mason

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 5

SDSU football: Notes from the Jacks' sixth practice and third with full pads. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

SDSU football: Practice intensity picking up as Jackrabbits put on the pads

New coach Dan Jackson challenging his team to meet the standard

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 3

Harrisburg beats Yankton to capture their second legion baseball state championship in the last three seasons: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/harri...

Harrisburg shuts out Yankton to capture Class A Legion baseball state title

Tigers entered tournament with a losing record, but roared through it undefeated

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Aug 1

The SDSU running back room still looks good even after the tragic loss of its starter: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

South Dakota State still feels good about running back group

Despite graduations, transfers and a tragedy, Jacks still confident they'll be able to run the ball

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Jul 29

College football is here. The Jacks and Yotes kick off practice this week: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

Jackrabbits, Coyotes kick off football practice this week

South Dakota State takes the field Wednesday while USD's first workout is set for Thursday

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Jul 28

"He's going to live through us" - SDSU football lost Nate White last month. A look at the impact he made in his six months with the team and how the Jackrabbits plan to honor his memory this season: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

"He's going to live through us" - Nate White's memory will drive South Dakota State in 2025

Transfer running back died last month, and Jackrabbits plan to honor his memory this season

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Jul 24

How coaches in the Missouri Valley Football Conference are adapting to the transfer portal: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

Portal combat: Valley Football coaches adjust to life in the transfer era

FCS teams are getting used to losing good players in the portal and figuring out how to replace them and build a new roster on the fly

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Matt Zimmer @mattjzimmer.bsky.social · Jul 23

Missouri Valley Football Media Day roundup - something to know about all 10 teams: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...

Valley football media day: What to know about all 10 teams

Notes from every program ahead of the 2025 season

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