South Dakota State University

DETROIT — South Dakota State offensive lineman Mason McCormick was selected in the fourth round of the National Football League Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday afternoon.   Congrats @MasonLMcCormick Glad to have you in the Burgh! @Steelers ...

The Jackrabbits fell to 22-13 overall.

The top-seeded Jackrabbits ended the season with a 15-0 record and extended their overall winning streak to 29 games. Montana, seeded second, ended the campaign with a 13-2 overall record.

Mark Gronowski was honored Saturday night as the winner of the Walter Payton Award.

The Jackrabbits improved to 21-12 in postseason games.

Associated Press FCS All-America Teams from SDSU and USD.

SDSU, which received a first-round bye in making its 12th consecutive appearance in the FCS playoffs, ended the regular season unbeaten.

SDSU is making its 12th consecutive postseason appearance and 13th overall.

South Dakota State put the finishing touches on a perfect regular season for the first time in school history, defeating Missouri State, 35-17.

The Jackrabbits will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to face the Huskers in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.