1963 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1963 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football North Central Conference NCC 9–1 6–0 Ralph Ginn 17th Wayne Rasmussen Jerry Ochs NCC champion 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 166.2007 South Dakota State Football Media Guide South Dakota State University 2007 77 https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1055&context=football-guides July 4, 2020 The team's statistical leaders included Gale Douglas with 621 rushing yards and quarterback Ron Meyer with 1,091 passing yards.2007 Media Guide, p. 85. Halfback Wayne Rasmussen was selected as the NCC's Most Valuable Players.2007 Media Guide, p. 92. Other key players included ends Darrel Tramp and Ed Maras, tackle Dave Westbrock, center Jerry Ochs, and halfback Wayne Rasmussen. Schedule 1963 small college AP Central y y y y September 14 9:00 p.m. vs. Montana State<ncg> Memorial Stadium Great Falls, MT W 9-6 6,000–6,500 Bobcats, Jackrabbits Meet at Memorial Stadium Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115050249/great-falls-tribune/ Great Falls Tribune Great Falls, Montana September 14, 1963 9 December 22, 2022 Newspapers.com Jackrabbits Pass to Win Over MSC in Final Quarter https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115050286/great-falls-tribune/ Great Falls Tribune Great Falls, Montana September 15, 1963 11 December 22, 2022 Newspapers.com Caraher Joe South Dakota State Edges Bobcats 9 to 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115050325/the-daily-inter-lake/ Daily Inter Lake Kalispell, Montana September 15, 1963 8 December 22, 2022 Newspapers.com September 21 at Nebraska<ncg> Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE L 7-58 31,000–34,493 September 28 1963 Colorado State–Greeley Bears Colorado State–Greeley<ncg> Brookings, SD W 54-14 3,000 October 5 at 1963 Augustana (South Dakota) Vikings Augustana (SD) Sioux Falls, SD W 28-8 6,000 October 12 North Dakota Grand Forks, ND W 7-6 9,000–10,059 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1963 North Dakota) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/494/stats/13015 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 22, 2022 October 19 South Dakota Brookings, SD (rivalry) W 61-0 8,500 October 26 North Dakota State 7 Brookings, SD (rivlary) W 40-25 4,500 November 2 1963 State College of Iowa Panthers State College of Iowa 5 Brookings, SD W 27-13 4,000 November 9 at 1963 Morningside Maroon Chiefs Morningside 5 Sioux City, IA W 28-22 2,500 November 16 at Arkansas State<ncg> T–5 Jonesboro, AR W 17-14 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111273899/ron-meyers-passes-blister-ark-state/ Argus-Leader Ron Meyer's passes blister Ark. State November 17, 1963 October 13, 2022 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1963 South Dakota State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/649/stats/13015 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 23, 2022 References South Dakota State Category:South Dakota State Jackrabbits football seasons Category:North Central Conference football champion seasons South Dakota State Jackrabbits football