The A-Team is back in the studio as Matt and Chad break down everything from the Jackrabbits' gritty, dominant victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers yesterday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.We look at the film, analyze the explosive second-half offensive explosion, and unpack how the Jacks controlled the line of scrimmage to put the Panthers away. From key defensive stops to standout individual performances, we give you the full tactical recap.Then, we shift our focus to next week’s massive road test. The Jackrabbits are heading to Normal, Illinois, to challenge the Illinois State Redbirds. Matt and Chad give you a complete game preview, tactical keys to victory, and what SDSU needs to do to silence the Redbirds on their home turf.Jackrabbit Illustrated Title Sponsor: Kubota Dealers of South DakotaA-Team Show Sponsor: Hadrick Ranch www.hadrickranch.comSegment Sponsors: Cubby's Bar and Grill, DFS Insurance, Northwestern Mutual

The A-Team is back in the studio as Matt and Chad break down everything from the Jackrabbits' gritty, dominant victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers yesterday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.We look at the film, analyze the explosive second-half offensive explosion, and unpack how the Jacks controlled the line of scrimmage to put the Panthers away. From key defensive stops to standout individual performances, we give you the full tactical recap.Then, we shift our focus to next week’s massive road test. The Jackrabbits are heading to Normal, Illinois, to challenge the Illinois State Redbirds. Matt and Chad give you a complete game preview, tactical keys to victory, and what SDSU needs to do to silence the Redbirds on their home turf.Jackrabbit Illustrated Title Sponsor: Kubota Dealers of South DakotaA-Team Show Sponsor: Hadrick Ranch www.hadrickranch.comSegment Sponsors: Cubby's Bar and Grill, DFS Insurance, Northwestern Mutual

Panther Poundin' & Normal Bound: Matt & Chad Recap EIU, Preview the Redbirds

The Jackrabbits are flying high after a decisive 31–14 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds! On this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team, we break down yesterday's complete team win, from the explosive plays to the defensive stands that kept the Redbirds grounded.But there’s no room for complacency in Brookings. As the Jacks head into the bye, we dive into what legendary Coach John Stiegelmeier ("Coach Stig") famously created and called "Improvement Week." We discuss how the team continues to honor Stig's tradition, using this extra time to sharpen their execution, heal up, and lay the groundwork for the rest of the Missouri Valley run.

The Jackrabbits are flying high after a decisive 31–14 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds! On this episode of the Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team, we break down yesterday's complete team win, from the explosive plays to the defensive stands that kept the Redbirds grounded.But there’s no room for complacency in Brookings. As the Jacks head into the bye, we dive into what legendary Coach John Stiegelmeier ("Coach Stig") famously created and called "Improvement Week." We discuss how the team continues to honor Stig's tradition, using this extra time to sharpen their execution, heal up, and lay the groundwork for the rest of the Missouri Valley run.

A-Team: Redbirds Grounded & "Improvement Week" Blueprint

The real analysts are back in the studio! Ben, Brendan, and Chad hop on the mics for another unfiltered episode of The B-Team! We'll break down a tale of two halves and map out what it's going to take to survive a massive Missouri Valley gauntlet test.In this week's episode, the guys react to the Jackrabbits shaking off a sluggish first half to deliver a commanding 42-7 victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers. With Chase Mason sidelined, they dive into how the sophomore running back stable—led by James Basinger’s explosive house calls and Josiah Johnson’s grit—absolutely took over the game, alongside a locked-in defensive unit that completely choked out EIU in the second half.But there’s zero time to get comfortable. The conversation shifts almost entirely to the upcoming, highly ranked out-of-conference heavyweight matchup against the Illinois State Redbirds. The stakes are sky-high as the team travels to Hancock Stadium. The guys trade the stuffy spreadsheets for pure fan perspective, discussing how the offense will handle the noise on the road, breaking down the film on the dangerous Redbirds playmakers, and laying out the ultimate keys to the game. Plus, they wrap things up with their upcoming MVFC talk, road-trip tailgating plans, and their usual dose of B-Team shenanigans.

The real analysts are back in the studio! Ben, Brendan, and Chad hop on the mics for another unfiltered episode of The B-Team! We'll break down a tale of two halves and map out what it's going to take to survive a massive Missouri Valley gauntlet test.In this week's episode, the guys react to the Jackrabbits shaking off a sluggish first half to deliver a commanding 42-7 victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers. With Chase Mason sidelined, they dive into how the sophomore running back stable—led by James Basinger’s explosive house calls and Josiah Johnson’s grit—absolutely took over the game, alongside a locked-in defensive unit that completely choked out EIU in the second half.But there’s zero time to get comfortable. The conversation shifts almost entirely to the upcoming, highly ranked out-of-conference heavyweight matchup against the Illinois State Redbirds. The stakes are sky-high as the team travels to Hancock Stadium. The guys trade the stuffy spreadsheets for pure fan perspective, discussing how the offense will handle the noise on the road, breaking down the film on the dangerous Redbirds playmakers, and laying out the ultimate keys to the game. Plus, they wrap things up with their upcoming MVFC talk, road-trip tailgating plans, and their usual dose of B-Team shenanigans.

B-Team: Shrugging Off EIU & Scouting the Top-Ranked Redbirds

a Taping of the Live Stream on 9/12/26 There were bandwidth issues We apologize for the quality of the video and Audio.Coach was fantastic and it's worth a listen for that!

a Taping of the Live Stream on 9/12/26 There were bandwidth issues We apologize for the quality of the video and Audio. Coach was fantastic and it's worth a listen for that!

2nd Annual JI LIVESTREAM from Wooden Legs Brewing Co. Feat Coach Jackson

A 70-point explosion to open the season followed by a tough battle in Evanston? Forget about it—the Jackrabbits just took care of business at home! Join Matt and Chad on the Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team as they break down every major takeaway, highlight, and defensive stand from last night’s decisive Beef Bowl victory over the New Haven Chargers at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. We look at what clicked, where the execution stepped up, and how the "Jacks in Black" setting set the tone for a dominant bounce-back performance. But, there is no time to look back. The Missouri Valley Football Conference gauntlet is right around the corner, and we are officially turning our sights to the annual Dairy Drive. Get our complete tactical breakdown and key expectations as SDSU prepares to welcome the Beau Brungard led Youngstown State Penguins to Brookings for a massive White-Out showdown. Can the Jacks keep the momentum rolling and flatten YSU? Tune in to find out!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jackrabbitillustrated2586">Jackrabbit Illustrated</a>

A 70-point explosion to open the season followed by a tough battle in Evanston? Forget about it—the Jackrabbits just took care of business at home! Join Matt and Chad on the Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team as they break down every major takeaway, highlight, and defensive stand from last night’s decisive Beef Bowl victory over the New Haven Chargers at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. We look at what clicked, where the execution stepped up, and how the "Jacks in Black" setting set the tone for a dominant bounce-back performance. But, there is no time to look back. The Missouri Valley Football Conference gauntlet is right around the corner, and we are officially turning our sights to the annual Dairy Drive. Get our complete tactical breakdown and key expectations as SDSU prepares to welcome the Beau Brungard led Youngstown State Penguins to Brookings for a massive White-Out showdown. Can the Jacks keep the momentum rolling and flatten YSU? Tune in to find out!Jackrabbit Illustrated

A 70-point explosion to open the season followed by a tough battle in Evanston? Forget about it—the Jackrabbits just took care of business at home! Join Matt and Chad on the Jackrabbit Illustrated A-Team as they break down every major takeaway, highlight, and defensive stand from last night’s decisive Beef Bowl victory over the New Haven Chargers at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. We look at what clicked, where the execution stepped up, and how the "Jacks in Black" setting set the tone for a dominant bounce-back performance. But, there is no time to look back. The Missouri Valley Football Conference gauntlet is right around the corner, and we are officially turning our sights to the annual Dairy Drive. Get our complete tactical breakdown and key expectations as SDSU prepares to welcome the Beau Brungard led Youngstown State Penguins to Brookings for a massive White-Out showdown. Can the Jacks keep the momentum rolling and flatten YSU? Tune in to find out!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jackrabbitillustrated2586" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jackrabbit Illustrated</a>

The Jacks Are Back in the Win Column! New Haven Recap & Youngstown State Preview

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If you love South Dakota State University Athletics, this podcast is for you. We provide game previews, recaps, and recruiting updates throughout the year. We have a strong focus on football but also provide updates wrestling to deliver more of the content you love. Go Jacks! 

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If you love South Dakota State University Athletics, this podcast is for you. We provide game previews, recaps, and recruiting updates throughout the year. We have a strong focus on football but also provide updates wrestling to deliver more of the content you love. Go Jacks! Twitter.com/Jackillustrated facebook.com/JackrabbitIllustrated Hosts: Dallas - Twitter.com/gojacksdallas Matt - Twitter.com/mltollefson Ben - Twitter.com/Cappinjacks Brendan - Twitter.com/itsthumper76 Chad- @SloSHO Alex- @AKenkel61

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