D2 Former Division II program · 1973-2008
University of South Dakota
In the records: South Dakota
History
- National titles0
- Runner-up finishes1
- Playoff appearances4
- Conference titles9
- Division II seasons36
Division II member 1973-2008, per the NCAA records book.
National championship games
- 1986 L 7-27 vs North Dakota State
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 31-28 (OT) vs Northwood Second round: L 17-35 vs Grand Valley State |
| 1986 | - | Lost in the championship | First round: W 26-23 vs UC Davis Semifinals: W 42-28 vs Troy Championship: L 7-27 vs North Dakota State |
| 1985 | - | Lost in the semifinals | First round: W 13-10 (2 OT) vs Central State Semifinals: L 7-16 vs North Dakota State |
| 1973 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 10-53 vs Boise State |
Conference titles
- 2005 · North Central shared
- 1978 · North Central
- 1974 · North Central shared
- 1973 · North Central shared
- 1972 · North Central shared
- 1951 · North Central
- 1939 · North Central shared
- 1938 · North Central
- 1927 · North Central shared
Source: NCAA conference standings records (Standings.pdf); NCAA Division II championship records (D2champs.pdf), through 2025; NCAA Division II football records book (D2.pdf), through 2025. Loaded Sep 25, 5:21 PM CT. Checked for a newer edition Oct 26, 7:15 AM CT.