1963 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team
American college football season
The 1963 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team was an American football team that represented South Dakota State University in the North Central Conference (NCC) during the 1963 NCAA College Division football season . In its 17th season under head coach Ralph Ginn , the team compiled a 9–1 record, won the NCC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 278 to 166.[ 1]
The team's statistical leaders included Gale Douglas with 621 rushing yards and quarterback Ron Meyer with 1,091 passing yards.[ 2] Halfback Wayne Rasmussen was selected as the NCC's Most Valuable Players.[ 3] Other key players included ends Darrel Tramp and Ed Maras, tackle Dave Westbrock, center Jerry Ochs, and halfback Wayne Rasmussen.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent Rank Site Result Attendance Source September 14 9:00 p.m. vs. Montana State * W 9–66,000–6,500 [ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
September 21 at Nebraska * L 7–5831,000–34,493
September 28 Colorado State–Greeley * Brookings, SD W 54–143,000
October 5 at Augustana (SD) Sioux Falls, SD W 28–86,000
October 12 North Dakota Grand Forks, ND W 7–69,000–10,059 [ 7]
October 19 South Dakota Brookings, SD (rivalry ) W 61–08,500
October 26 North Dakota State No. 7 Brookings, SD (rivlary ) W 40–254,500
November 2 State College of Iowa No. 5 Brookings, SD W 27–134,000
November 9 at Morningside No. 5 Sioux City, IA W 28–222,500
November 16 at Arkansas State * No. T–5 Jonesboro, AR W 17–143,000 [ 8]
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time
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References
^ "2007 South Dakota State Football Media Guide" . South Dakota State University. 2007. p. 77. Retrieved July 4, 2020 .
^ 2007 Media Guide, p. 85.
^ 2007 Media Guide, p. 92.
^ "Bobcats, Jackrabbits Meet at Memorial Stadium Tonight" . Great Falls Tribune . Great Falls, Montana . September 14, 1963. p. 9. Retrieved December 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Jackrabbits Pass to Win Over MSC in Final Quarter" . Great Falls Tribune . Great Falls, Montana . September 15, 1963. p. 11. Retrieved December 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Caraher, Joe (September 15, 1963). "South Dakota State Edges Bobcats 9 to 6" . Daily Inter Lake . Kalispell, Montana . p. 8. Retrieved December 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics" . National Collegiate Athletic Association . Retrieved December 22, 2022 .
^ "Ron Meyer's passes blister Ark. State" . Argus-Leader . November 17, 1963. Retrieved October 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics" . National Collegiate Athletic Association . Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
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