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South Dakota State vs. South Dakota football rivalry at a glance
South Dakota State and South Dakota went eight seasons without playing each other on the gridiron, from 2004-2011, after the Jackrabbits moved up to Division I and the Coyotes, for the moment, stayed in the Division II North Central Conference.
It seemed like a given that USD would eventually join their rivals in FCS (formerly known as Division…