SDSU football opener pushed to Aug. 31

The Jackrabbits will open their title defense with a Thursday night kickoff.

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South Dakota State’s 2023 football season opener has been moved to a Thursday night contest.
Kickoff for the Aug. 31 Dairy Drive matchup against Western Oregon is set for 7 p.m. at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Recognition of the Jackrabbits’ 2022 national championship team will take place prior to the game and former head coach John Stiegelmeier also will be honored that evening.

SDSU has previously played a Thursday night opener four times as a member of the Football Championship Subdivision, including posting a 51-13 home victory over Duquesne on Aug. 31, 2017.

Season tickets for the Jackrabbits’ six-game home schedule remain available and range from $99-215 for grandstand seating, plus the corresponding annual Jackrabbit Club per seat license.

To place a deposit for their desired number of tickets and will be contacted for seat allocation after the April 7 renewal deadline for existing accounts. The Jackrabbit Club contribution will be collected during seat allocation. Deposits are non-refundable.

Inquiries for premium seating options (club, loge) should be directed to the Jackrabbit Club at (605) 697-7475.