Meet The Conquistadors of the South Dakota State football program, and how they conquistadored. 

When head coach Jimmy Rogers, his entire staff, and over a dozen players left South Dakota State for Washington State in late December, two SDSU players who refused to become "Washington State Jackrabbits" turned into recruiting machines to salvage the roster before Dan Jackson and his staff was hired.

Quarterback Chase Mason and offensive lineman Quentin Christensen mapped out and conquered what SDSU is now, and spend most of this interview describing how they did it and what the program has become in the last few months, including spring football.

What you'll learn — the culture is the same, but they are different. Same standard, different vibe.

What kind of personality has Dan Jackson and staff — particularly offensive coordinator Eric Eidsness and defensive coordinator Brian Bergstrom — have established with the players? 

Which players raised eyebrows throughout the spring, particularly transfers and new ones who haven't seen the field yet?

What kind of overtures do players like Mason and Christensen get from FBS schools, and why do they say "no."

And for a new staff and team full of new starters, what is the goal for 2025 of a program used to aiming for the top?