1954 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team

1954 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football
NCC co-champion
ConferenceNorth Central Conference
Record7–2 (5–1 NCC)
Head coach
CaptainJerry Welch, Jack Nitz
Home stadiumState Field
Seasons
← 1953
1955 →
1954 North Central Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
South Dakota State + 5 1 0 7 2 0
Morningside + 5 1 0 5 3 0
South Dakota 3 3 0 5 4 0
North Dakota 3 3 0 4 5 0
Iowa State Teachers 3 3 0 3 5 0
North Dakota State 1 4 1 1 7 1
Augustana (SD) 0 5 1 1 7 1
  • + – Conference co-champions

The 1954 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 1954 college football season. In its eighth season under head coach Ralph Ginn, the team compiled a 7–2 record, tied for the conference championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 338 to 151.[1]

The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jerry Welch with 625 rushing yards and 478 passing yards.[2] Other key players included center Herb Backlund, tackle Jack Nitz, guard Roger Kerns, and back Roger Denker.

  1. ^ "2007 South Dakota State Football Media Guide". South Dakota State University. 2007. p. 77. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  2. ^ 2007 Media Guide, p. 85.