INDIANAPOLIS (SDSU PR) – South Dakota State is seeded seventh and will host a second-round matchup in the upcoming Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs. The 24-team field was announced Sunday morning by the NCAA.
The Jackrabbits, 8-4 overall, will be making their eighth consecutive playoff appearance and ninth overall. SDSU is among the top eight seeds for the fourth year in a row.
SDSU will face the winner between the Nov. 30 first-round matchup between San Diego and host Northern Iowa. The Jackrabbits’ first game is set for a 1 p.m. kickoff Dec. 7 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
Saturday’s loss to USD knocked SDSU far enough down that it avoids having to travel to Fargo to play No. 1 seed North Dakota State, winner of seven of the last eight national titles. Had SDSU been the 4th or 5th seed, it would have likely had to play st NDSU in the playoffs for a fifth time, and second consecutive season in the semifinals.
Tickets for the Dec. 7 game are on sale now through the Jackrabbit Ticket Office. Orders will be accepted over the phone by calling (605) 688-5422, or online at JackrabbitTickets.com. The Jackrabbit Ticket Office will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but will be closed Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
