The 1941 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team was an

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team that represented

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in the

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during the

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. In its first season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 2–5 record and was outscored by a total of 131 to 32. Guard Leon Anderson was the team captain. He was also selected by the college sports editors to the 1941 All-North Central Conference football team.

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South Dakota State Jackrabbits football seasons

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