The 1959 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 13th season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 2–7 record, finished in sixth place out of seven teams in the NCC, and was outscored by a total of 153 to 80.

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South Dakota State Jackrabbits football seasons

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