1955 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team

1955 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football
NCC champion
ConferenceNorth Central Conference
Record6–2–1 (5–0–1 NCC)
Head coach
Home stadiumState Field
Seasons
← 1954
1956 →
1955 North Central Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
South Dakota State $ 5 0 1 6 2 1
Iowa State Teachers 5 1 0 8 1 0
Morningside 3 2 1 4 3 1
North Dakota 3 3 0 6 3 0
South Dakota 3 3 0 4 4 0
Augustana (SD) 1 5 0 2 6 1
North Dakota State 0 6 0 0 9 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1955 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 1955 college football season. In its ninth 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 197 to 114.[1]

The team's statistical leaders included Bob Betz with 725 rushing yards and Dick Steiner with 483 passing yards.[2] Other key players included end Jerry Acheson, tackle Harwood Hoeft, guard Len Spanjers, center Dick Lawitter, and back Larry "Bubb" Korver.

  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.