SDSU Rodeo

08/12/2026

One Day for STATE is less than a month away and we have some fantastic challenge donors again this year! 24 hours of donations that can be any size! Congratulations to our SDSU Alumni & Foundation for their 10th year of this amazing event!

07/29/2026

Welcome to SDSU Rodeo Mia Holmstrom from Clark, SD! Mia will be in our Pre-chiropractic program while entering the barrel racing, breakaway and goat tying for us this fall! Thank you for coming to SDSU!

07/24/2026

“Come for the Education and Rodeo with tradition” is our rodeo program motto. Proud of our university and the level of education we offer!

Big news for SDSU!🎉

The SDSU Department of Animal Science has been recognized as the first accredited animal science program in the nation by the American Society of Animal Science - ASAS!

This recognition reflects the department’s commitment to academic excellence, hands-on learning and preparing students for careers in the animal agriculture industry.
Congratulations to our faculty, staff and students on this historic achievement! 🐖🐮🐑

Learn more: https://www.sdstate.edu/news/2025/08/sdsu-animal-science-program-first-nation-earn-asas-accreditation

07/20/2026

Will be a great day visiting with NHSFR contestants and family today at the college fair in Lincoln,NE from 10-5. Come see us in the air conditioning!

07/15/2026

Welcome to SDSU Rodeo Bridget Biron from Henderson, Minnesota! Bridget will be studying Biology while entering Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing for us this fall! Thank you for coming to SDSU!

06/23/2026

The 2026 CNFR was another fun week of great competition and comradery for all contestants and coaches!

We didn’t have any luck in the breakaway this year, but the experience for our region breakaway champion, as a freshman, Laney Hoier was huge for the next 3 years!

Brothers C**t and Trey Frank roped great all year but were flagged out for a crossfire in the third round trying to make up some time in their aggregate time. Trey graduates having qualified for the CNFR 4 times! Twice as a header and twice as a heeler! C**t roped great this year and excited to see what he can do in his junior year starting this fall!

Thank you again to our SDSU Rodeo Boosters for the support in our travel, motels, and practice expenses to help get us qualified for the CNFR!

On to 2026-2027 starting in River Falls, Wisconsin September 11-12th!

06/16/2026

Had a great CNFR team supper tonight with a small break in the action to get together!

Thank you to Dan and everyone at Back Alley Meats for the goodie bags filled with delicious beef and sweet snacks this week! They said they would even share some with their coach!

Thank you to 37 Cattle Co -Rich and Sue Waller for sponsoring our CNFR jackets again this year! They each picked out their own style and look great!

Thank you to our SDSU Boosters for the support toward our travel, motel rooms, and sweatshirts this week!

No luck yet for Laney Hoier in the breakaway yet but will have one more chance Friday night. She has already had a fantastic year as a freshman!

C**t and Trey Frank had a very solid run today to start the week and will rope again tomorrow and Thursday night.

Performances will be live starting tomorrow night on ESPN+ with the link and information on a previous post.

Go Jacks!!

06/14/2026

The CNFR arm band ceremony tonight was a huge success! We clean up pretty good! Two Bulls, Broncs, and Breakaway performances tomorrow to kick off the competition for the week!

06/11/2026

Welcome to SDSU Rodeo C**ton Nelson from Nora Springs, IA! C**ton will be studying Wildlife and Fisheries while riding bulls for us this fall!

06/10/2026

Good luck next week in Casper, Wyoming Jackrabbits! Here is the information about how to watch the performances!

The official broadcast will be available live on ESPN+. 📺🐎🤠 Tune in 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟔-𝟐𝟎 and catch all the action, 7pm (Mountain Time).

𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳: This is the only official place to stream CNFR. Any other streaming links or sources are scams. Stay safe and enjoy the broadcast.

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩: Watch through ESPN+. Not sure where to access ESPN+ through your current TV or streaming provider? Click the link below to see where you can watch:https://cnfr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CNFR26_HowtowatchCNFRonESPN.pdf