I realize that a few more months of winter and all of spring and summer are what stand between us and another season of college football. But we’ve closed the book on last season, haven’t we? Then it’s not too early to start thinking about next season. And I can’t think of a better topic of discussion than the twelve teams that will look to pump the brakes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ third season under head coach P.J. Fleck.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
2018 Record: 10-3 (6-2, 2nd MVFC)
Postseason: L 21-44 vs North Dakota State, FCS Semifinals
Record vs FBS (since 2009): 1-7
Returning Starters: 8 Offense, 7 Defense
Last Meeting: Minnesota 16, South Dakota State 13 (2009)
The good news: The Jackrabbits’ prolific senior quarterback Taryn Christion has taken his last snap under center for South Dakota State after three record-breaking years as starter.