The South Dakota State University football team will conduct its first practice of the spring Monday morning at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

The Jackrabbits, who made their fourth consecutive appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs during the 2015 season and finished with an 8-4 overall record, will hold 15 practices, culminating with the annual spring game April 23. Included in the team’s spring schedule are practices in Rapid City on April 15 and 16.

With the exception of the final week of practice, the Jackrabbits will hold practices on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.