Matt Zimmer
@mattjzimmer.bsky.social
South Dakota’s oldest sportswriter (not really, it just feels like it). Rock music historian, football obsessive, baseball lifer. Jenn's husband and Arthur's stepdad.
In Bozeman for the big 2v3 FCS clash between SDSU and Montana State. Here’s all of the coverage leading up: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/south...
South Dakota State Jackrabbits football
South Dakota State football breaking news, headlines and photos. Stay up to date on all the Jackrabbits gridiron action here.
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September 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In Bozeman for the big 2v3 FCS clash between SDSU and Montana State. Here’s all of the coverage leading up: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/south...
Column from SDSU football opener: after a whole offseason of hype and talk, the Sacramento State Hornets proved to be all talk and no sting. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Zimmer: Sac State Hornets turned out to be all talk and no sting
Much-hyped FBS hopeful put up little fight in loss to 'JV' Jackrabbits
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August 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Column from SDSU football opener: after a whole offseason of hype and talk, the Sacramento State Hornets proved to be all talk and no sting. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Halftime in Brookings, SDSU leads Sac State 17-3. Jacks have dominated but three fumbles have prevented them from pulling away.
August 31, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Halftime in Brookings, SDSU leads Sac State 17-3. Jacks have dominated but three fumbles have prevented them from pulling away.
All of Sioux Falls Live's SDSU football coverage (more than 20 preseason stories) to get you ready for Saturday's opener: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/south...
South Dakota State Jackrabbits football
South Dakota State football breaking news, headlines and photos. Stay up to date on all the Jackrabbits gridiron action here.
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August 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
All of Sioux Falls Live's SDSU football coverage (more than 20 preseason stories) to get you ready for Saturday's opener: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/south...
D2 football: USF headed west for South Dakota's college football opener, and came away with a hard-fought win over Black Hills State. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
D2 football: USF Cougars outlast Black Hills State in Thursday night opener
Camden Dean's arm and feet carry Cougars to road win
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August 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
D2 football: USF headed west for South Dakota's college football opener, and came away with a hard-fought win over Black Hills State. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Column: Year one was bumpy for Kalen DeBoer, but the Milbank native has a history of picking it up in year two, which bodes well for the Crimson Tide. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Zimmer: Kalen DeBoer optimistic heading into year two at Alabama
Former USF coach looking to get Crimson Tide back into national championship contention
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August 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Column: Year one was bumpy for Kalen DeBoer, but the Milbank native has a history of picking it up in year two, which bodes well for the Crimson Tide. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
The Cowboy Jack: Quinten Christensen is the backbone of South Dakota State football. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
The Cowboy Jack: Quinten Christensen's journey from the family farm to leading South Dakota State football
Tackle led the charge in keeping the Jacks together when Jimmy Rogers left. Then he turned down lucrative NIL offers to leave. Now he's intent on leading them back to the national championship.
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August 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Cowboy Jack: Quinten Christensen is the backbone of South Dakota State football. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
SDSU has released its two-deep for Week 1 against Sac State. But it could change a lot as the season progresses: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
SDSU football: Lineup is set for Game 1, but it's not set in stone
Opener vs Sac State gives coaches first chance for true evaluation
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August 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
SDSU has released its two-deep for Week 1 against Sac State. But it could change a lot as the season progresses: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Football '25: Season previews for all of the Metro area teams. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/prep/...
Football '25: Sioux Falls Live's preseason coverage of Metro high school football
11AAA team previews and around-the-region analysis
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August 27, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Football '25: Season previews for all of the Metro area teams. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/prep/...
The Twins have to go 4-28 the rest of the way to avoid a 100-loss season. I'm not sure if they can do it.
August 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The Twins have to go 4-28 the rest of the way to avoid a 100-loss season. I'm not sure if they can do it.
SDSU football: The Jacks brought in 24 transfers this year, and most of them came for the same reasons. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
SDSU football: Transfers came to Brookings to play for a championship
Jackrabbits hit the portal hard out of necessity, and their tradition of success made them an attractive destination
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August 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
SDSU football: The Jacks brought in 24 transfers this year, and most of them came for the same reasons. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Harrisburg knocked off Renner for its first amateur baseball state championship behind the bat and arm of a former Augustana hero and Miami Marlins farmhand: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/harri...
Harrisburg topples Renner to claim first amateur baseball state championship
Tyler Mitzel's arm, bat carry Woodies to Class A title
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August 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Harrisburg knocked off Renner for its first amateur baseball state championship behind the bat and arm of a former Augustana hero and Miami Marlins farmhand: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/harri...
The Canaries have a new all-time winningest manager: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/mike-...
Mike Meyer becomes Canaries' all-time winningest manager as Birds top Saltdogs
Skipper passes Steve Shirley with 379th win
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August 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Canaries have a new all-time winningest manager: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/mike-...
SDSU football: Shane Willenbring takes over at center for the Jacks, aiming to follow in the footsteps of a long line of good ones. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
SDSU football: Shane Willenbring hopes to continue Jackrabbit tradition of excellence at center
Redshirt freshman takes over for Rimington winner Gus Miller
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August 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
SDSU football: Shane Willenbring takes over at center for the Jacks, aiming to follow in the footsteps of a long line of good ones. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Amateur baseball: The Renner Monarchs will play for a 24th state title after winning a 15-inning marathon on Friday. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/renne...
Renner Monarchs outlast Harrisburg in 15-inning pitchers duel
Tony Lanier's six hits lead Class A power back to championship game
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August 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Amateur baseball: The Renner Monarchs will play for a 24th state title after winning a 15-inning marathon on Friday. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/renne...
SDSU football: Who will be the QB2 behind Chase Mason? www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
SDSU football: Why the battle for QB2 spot is so important
Jackrabbits need to have insurance behind starter Chase Mason
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August 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
SDSU football: Who will be the QB2 behind Chase Mason? www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
SDSU football: Notes from the Jacks' sixth practice and third with full pads. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
SDSU football: Practice intensity picking up as Jackrabbits put on the pads
New coach Dan Jackson challenging his team to meet the standard
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August 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
SDSU football: Notes from the Jacks' sixth practice and third with full pads. www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Harrisburg beats Yankton to capture their second legion baseball state championship in the last three seasons: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/harri...
Harrisburg shuts out Yankton to capture Class A Legion baseball state title
Tigers entered tournament with a losing record, but roared through it undefeated
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August 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Harrisburg beats Yankton to capture their second legion baseball state championship in the last three seasons: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/harri...
The SDSU running back room still looks good even after the tragic loss of its starter: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
South Dakota State still feels good about running back group
Despite graduations, transfers and a tragedy, Jacks still confident they'll be able to run the ball
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August 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The SDSU running back room still looks good even after the tragic loss of its starter: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
College football is here. The Jacks and Yotes kick off practice this week: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Jackrabbits, Coyotes kick off football practice this week
South Dakota State takes the field Wednesday while USD's first workout is set for Thursday
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July 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
College football is here. The Jacks and Yotes kick off practice this week: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
"He's going to live through us" - SDSU football lost Nate White last month. A look at the impact he made in his six months with the team and how the Jackrabbits plan to honor his memory this season: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
"He's going to live through us" - Nate White's memory will drive South Dakota State in 2025
Transfer running back died last month, and Jackrabbits plan to honor his memory this season
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July 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"He's going to live through us" - SDSU football lost Nate White last month. A look at the impact he made in his six months with the team and how the Jackrabbits plan to honor his memory this season: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
How coaches in the Missouri Valley Football Conference are adapting to the transfer portal: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Portal combat: Valley Football coaches adjust to life in the transfer era
FCS teams are getting used to losing good players in the portal and figuring out how to replace them and build a new roster on the fly
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July 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
How coaches in the Missouri Valley Football Conference are adapting to the transfer portal: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Missouri Valley Football Media Day roundup - something to know about all 10 teams: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
Valley football media day: What to know about all 10 teams
Notes from every program ahead of the 2025 season
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July 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Missouri Valley Football Media Day roundup - something to know about all 10 teams: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
SDSU has named its 2025 football captains: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...
South Dakota State names football captains
New-look Jackrabbits elect six leaders for 2025 season
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July 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
SDSU has named its 2025 football captains: www.siouxfallslive.com/sports/colle...