Jackson, a former player and assistant coach for the Jackrabbits, was introduced as the 22nd head coach in South Dakota State football in program history. A graphic with Jackson’s face and the message “Welcome Home” was projected on every TV inside Club 71. But alas, you can’t move forward without addressing the recent past.

BROOKINGS — When Jimmy Rogers stepped down as South Dakota State football coach to take the job at Washington State, Dan Jackson was in Albuquerque, looking for a place to live as he prepared to begin his new job as the defensive coordinator at the University of New Mexico.

The Cougars are hiring South Dakota State’s Jimmy Rogers as their next coach, WSU announced on Saturday, bringing an end to a 10-day coaching search. Rogers is signing a five-year deal worth around $1.57 million per year, according to ESPN.

In a New Year's Eve announcement, South Dakota State University has named a new head football coach for the Jackrabbits. And it's a familiar name. Dan Jackson, who previously played and coached for the team Jackrabbits,

Dan Jackson played his college football for SDSU from 2003-2005. He joined the Jackrabbit coaching staff as a graduate assistant in 2012. That began a run of various coaching positions with SDSU including corner backs coach,

WDAY+ will be live on Friday, January 10 at 10 a.m. for SDSU's press conference introducing new head football coach Dan Jackson.