College football rivalries can spark a different kind of hate. A hate so real that you feel its totality take over in the days—maybe even weeks—leading up to a particular game.
For North Dakota State, there is no greater rival than the South Dakota State; the two together have won six of the last seven FCS championships.
On Saturday, the Bison and Jackrabbits met again, this time in the semifinals of the FCS playoffs. North Dakota State ultimately came out on top 28–21 thanks to a heroic effort from quarterback Cam Miller, who finished the day with 179 passing yards, 93 rushing yards, and four total touchdowns.
After the game, Miller came out swinging against his archrival. Asked on the field what made this win feel different, his answer was simple.
“I hate losing to them,” Miller said. “Now I can say it. I hate them. I hate the Jackrabbits.”
“I hate them. I hate the Jackrabbits”
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) December 21, 2024
Phenomenal energy in the FCS playoffs pic.twitter.com/2nsnkTIwE2
Fans across the college football landscape loved Miller's blunt honesty.
“I hate the jackrabbits.”
— Ben Dickson (@Dickson_ben33) December 21, 2024
-Cam miller
All time quote that all bison think pic.twitter.com/bPmVDKlRnx
I mean Cam Miller just said it.
— Cooper Wahlo Jr (@chiseledadbod) December 21, 2024
I hate the jack Rabbits…with all due respect..
All former and current players feel that 😂 #ndsu
Cam Miller:
— Jason Heck (@mulletmilitia99) December 21, 2024
“I hate South Dakota State.” pic.twitter.com/hXk9iFQeQy
NDSU QB Cam Miller postgame: I hate losing to them. I hate them. I hate the Jackrabbits.
— Jay Arnold (@CoachJayArnold) December 21, 2024
THIS IS WHAT COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS ABOUT
Quotes like that are how legends are made—don’t be surprised to see “I HATE THE JACKRABBITS” plastered across shirts in North Dakota for years to come.
Miller and the Bison will play for a national championship on Jan. 6.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as NDSU QB Cam Miller Proudly Proclaimed His Hatred of Archrival SDSU and Fans Loved It.
