Division I, which they became an active member of starting at the beginning of the 2008–09 academic year. South Dakota State's athletic conference affiliations include the Summit League for 16 sports teams, the Missouri Valley Football Conference (Division I FCS), the Big 12 Conference (wrestling) and the National Collegiate Equestrian Association.
The Jackrabbits have 19 varsity sports and numerous intramural and club teams. South Dakota State's athletic mascot for both the men's and women's teams is the Jackrabbit, both the men's and women's sports teams are officially referred to as the Jackrabbits.
=== Facilities ===
A 19,340-capacity stadium opened in the fall of 2016.
The Stiegelmeier Family Student-Athlete Center, located on the north end of the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, is the home of Jackrabbit football. It opened prior to the 2010 football season and houses an academic center equipped with study areas, computers, tutors, and other educational aids for all South Dakota State teams.
The Sanford Jackrabbit …
