Dakota State University (DSU) is a public university in Madison, South Dakota, United States. The school was founded in 1881 as a normal school, or teacher training school. Education is still the university's heritage mission, but a signature mission of technology was added by the state legislature in 1984 to specialize in "programs in computer management, computer information systems, and other related undergraduate and graduate programs."
The Dakota State Trojans football team represents Dakota State University, competing as a member of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). During the 2025–26 academic year, the Trojans will be moving to the Frontier Conference. The school's first football team was fielded in 1908. The Trojans play their home games at Brian Kern Family Stadium. Their current head coach is Josh Anderson.
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos football team represents the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) in college football. The team is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), which is in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Bronchos football program began in 1902 and has since compiled over 600 wins, two national championships, and 28 conference championships. As of 2022, the Bronchos are ranked fifth in NCAA Division II for wins. In 1962, the Bronchos went 11–0 on the season and defeated Lenoir–Rhyne University (NC) 28–13 in the Camellia Bowl to claim its first NAIA national championship. Twenty years later, Central Oklahoma defended its home turf and defeated Colorado Mesa University 14–11 in the NAIA national championship game to take its second title and finish the season with a 10–2 record. Despite its rich history in football, Central Oklahoma has struggled beginning in the late 2000s. In 2024, the program broke on a 21 year playoff drought. The Bronchos play their home games at Chad Richison Stadium, a 12,000-seat football stadium built in 1965, and remodeled in 2022. The Bronchos have enjoyed nine undefeated home seasons and are 5–1 in playoff games at Wantland Stadium.
The Dakota State Trojans track and field program represents Dakota State University in the sport of track and field. The program includes separate men's and women's teams, both of which compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a member of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA). The Trojans host their home outdoor meets at the Dan Beacom Track Complex, which is located in Madison, South Dakota. Their current head coach is Anthony Drealan.
The Dakota State Trojans men's basketball team represents Dakota State University, competing as a member of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). During the 2025–26 academic year, the Trojans will be moving to the Frontier Conference. The Trojans play their home games at the DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, South Dakota. Their current head coach is Darren Tighe.
The 1977 Dakota State Trojans football team was an American football team that represented Dakota State University as a member of the South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference (SDIC) during the 1977 NAIA Division II football season. In their first year under head coach Gary Buer, the Trojans compiled a perfect 10–0 record, won the SDIC championship, held every opponent to seven or fewer points, and outscored opponents by a total of 190 to 42.
The 2024 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2024 NAIA football season. The Trojans were led by 16th year head coach Josh Anderson. They played their home games at Brian Kern Family Stadium in Madison, South Dakota.
Brian Kern Family Stadium is an American football stadium located in Madison, South Dakota. It is home to the Dakota State University Trojans football team. The inaugural game was held on August 29, 2024, against Dakota Wesleyan University, in which the Trojans won by a score of 34–3. The stadium is also home to Madison High School. The stadium has a capacity of 2,533.
The Dan Beacom Track Complex is a multi-sport facility located at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. The facility is currently home to the Dakota State Trojans track and field teams and will eventually be home to Dakota State's future soccer team. The stadium was also home to Dakota State's football team during the 2023 season while Brian Kern Family Stadium was being built.
The 2023 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2023 NAIA football season. The Trojans were led by 15th year head coach Josh Anderson. They played their home games at the Dan Beacom Track Complex in Madison, South Dakota. They finished the season with a 1–9 record (1–7) and finished 5th in the conference standings
The 2022 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2022 NAIA football season. The Trojans were led by 14th year head coach Josh Anderson. They played their home games at Trojan Field in Madison, South Dakota. They finished the season with a 6–4 record and finished tied for 2nd in the conference standings.
The 2021 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2021 NAIA football season. The Trojans were led by 13th year head coach Josh Anderson. They played their home games at Trojan Field in Madison, South Dakota. They finished the season with a 6–4 record and finished tied for 3rd in the conference standings.
The 2020 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2020–21 NAIA football season. The Trojans were led by 12th year head coach Josh Anderson. They played their home games at Trojan Field in Madison, South Dakota. They finished the season with a 4–5 record and finished 4th in the conference standings.
The 2019 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2019 NAIA football season. The Trojans were led by 11th year head coach Josh Anderson. They played their home games at Trojan Field in Madison, South Dakota. They finished the season with a 5–5 record and finished 4th in the conference standings.
The Chamber of Commerce Traveling Cup is a traveling trophy continuously awarded to the winner of the American college football rivalry game between the Dakota State Trojans and the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers. The Trojans currently are in the North Star Athletic Association and the Tigers are currently in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.
The 2018 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) during the 2018 NAIA football season. Led by tenth-year head coach Josh Anderson, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 3–8 with a mark of 2–5 in conference play, placing fifth in the NSAA. Dakota State played home games at Trojan Field in Madison, South Dakota.
The 2017 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) during the 2017 NAIA football season. Led by ninth-year head coach Josh Anderson, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 8–3 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing second in the NSAA. Dakota State played home games at Trojan Field in Madison, South Dakota. The Trojans finished the season ranked No. 23 in the NAIA.
The 2016 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) during the 2016 NAIA football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Josh Anderson, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 6–4 with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the NSAA. Dakota State played home games at Trojan Field in Madison, South Dakota.
The 2015 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) during the 2015 NAIA football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Josh Anderson, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 6–5 with a mark of 4–2 in conference play, placing tied for second in the NSAA. Dakota State played home games at Trojan Field in Madison, South Dakota.
The Dakota State Trojans women's basketball team represents Dakota State University, competing as a member of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). During the 2025–26 academic year, the Trojans will be moving to the Frontier Conference. The Trojans play their home games at the DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, South Dakota. Their current head coach is David Moe.
