South Dakota Coyotes Climb Back into FCS Poll, SDSU Tumbles
It was a vastly different experience Saturday for fans of USD and SDSU.
For USD, a frustrating season thus far suddenly took a turn for the positive with a massive home win over then #8 North Dakota.
For SDSU, Jackrabbit fans expected a redemptive win over Indiana State following the tough loss to NDSU, but were surprised to the tune of a 24-12 loss at home.
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The rankings this week provide some clarity as to how both programs are viewed nationally as we enter the month of November.
Here's a look at the latest Stats Perform poll:
| 1 | North Dakota State | 9-0 | 1400 | 1 |
| 2 | Montana | 9-0 | 1336 | 3 |
| 3 | Montana State | 7-2 | 1289 | T4 |
| 4 | Lehigh | 9-0 | 1183 | 7 |
| 5 | Tennessee Tech | 9-0 | 1141 | 9 |
| 6 | Tarleton State | 9-1 | 1118 | 2 |
| 7 | Monmouth | 8-1 | 1062 | 10 |
| 8 | South Dakota State | 7-2 | 879 | T4 |
| 9 | Harvard | 7-0 | 854 | 12 |
| 10 | Villanova | 6-2 | 798 | 11 |
| 11 | UC Davis | 6-2 | 794 | 6 |
| 12 | Mercer | 7-1 | 759 | 15 |
| 13 | North Dakota | 6-3 | 758 | 8 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 7-2 | 728 | 13 |
| 15 | Southern Illinois | 6-3 | 580 | 16 |
| 16 | Illinois State | 6-3 | 552 | 17 |
| 17 | Stephen F. Austin | 7-2 | 463 | 20 |
| 18 | Abilene Christian | 5-4 | 459 | 24 |
| 19 | Southeastern Louisiana | 7-2 | 441 | 21 |
| 20 | Lamar | 7-2 | 317 | 14 |
| 21 | Youngstown State | 5-4 | 303 | 18 |
| 22 | South Dakota | 6-4 | 259 | NR |
| 23 | Jackson State | 6-2 | 212 | 23 |
| 24 | Western Carolina | 6-3 | 174 | NR |
| 25 | Presbyterian | 8-1 | 113 | 25 |
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The Jacks and Yotes collide on Saturday from inside the DakotaDome in the latest chapter of the South Dakota Showdown rivalry. Kickoff from Vermillion is at 3:00 on Saturday.
Source: NCAA.com - Stats Perform FCS Top 25
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Gallery Credit: Bert Remien
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