1957 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football
NCC champion
ConferenceNorth Central Conference
Record6–2–1 (5–0–1 NCC)
Head coach
CaptainLen Spanjers, Wayne Haensel,
Home stadiumState Field
Seasons
← 1956
1958 →
1957 North Central Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
South Dakota State $ 5 – 0 – 1 6 – 2 – 1
Morningside 4 – 1 – 1 6 – 2 – 1
Iowa State Teachers 4 – 2 – 0 5 – 3 – 0
South Dakota 3 – 2 – 1 4 – 4 – 1
North Dakota State 2 – 3 – 1 3 – 4 – 1
Augustana (SD) 0 – 5 – 0 0 – 7 – 0
North Dakota 0 – 5 – 0 0 – 8 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1957 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 1957 NCAA College Division football season. In its 11th season under head coach Ralph Ginn, the team compiled a 6–2–1 record, won the NCC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 185 to 119.[1]

The team's statistical leaders included Jim Vacura with 455 rushing yards and Ron LaVallee with 603 passing yards.[2] Guard Len Spanjers was selected as the NCC's Most Valuable Player.[3] Other key players included end Ellis Jenson, tackle Wayne Haensel, and backs Al Breske and Ron LaVallee.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 14Montana State*
L 6–13
September 21Iowa State Teachers
  • State Field
  • Brookings, SD
W 23–20
September 28Drake*
L 7–25
October 5Augustana (SD)
W 16–0
October 12North DakotaGrand Forks, NDW 53–215,000[4]
October 19South Dakota
W 21–13
October 26North Dakota State
W 32–14[5]
November 2at MorningsideSioux City, IAT 7–7
November 9at Mankato State*Mankato, MNW 20–6
  • *Non-conference game

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References

  1. ^ "2007 South Dakota State Football Media Guide". South Dakota State University. 2007. p. 77. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  2. ^ 2007 Media Guide, p. 85.
  3. ^ 2007 Media Guide, p. 92.
  4. ^ "State's Rabbits Rout NDU 53-21". Argus-Leader. October 13, 1957. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "State overwhelms Aggies, 32–14". Rapid City Journal. October 27, 1957. Retrieved October 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
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