1944 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football | |
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Conference | North Central Conference |
Record | 1–1 (0–0 NCC) |
Head coach |
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The 1944 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team was an American football team that represented South Dakota State University during the 1944 college football season. In its third season under head coach Thurlo McCrady, the team compiled a 1–1 record and was outscored by a total of 27 to 13.[1]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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October 21 | SDSC ERC (Army) |
| W 6–0 | 2,000 | [2] |
October 28 | at Concordia–Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | L 7–27 | [3] | |
November 3 | River Falls State | Cancelled |
Due to wartime restrictions, the annual "Hobo Day" game matched the school's civilian football team against the school's Army training program squad. The Army team was coached by Capt. John Olson, the college's military post commandant.[4]
At halftime of one of Hobo Day game, the team paid tribute to 12 former South Dakota State athletes who lost their lives in World War II. The 12 athletes honored were:
On November 1, the final game of the season against River Falls Teachers was cancelled. The River Falls squad cancelled due to the loss of players to the selective service and injuries. Following the cancellation, the Jackrabbits disbanded the football squad.[6]