The 1960 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team was an American football team that represented South Dakota State University in the North Central Conference during the 1960 NCAA College Division football season. In its 14th season under head coach Ralph Ginn, the team compiled a 5–4–1 record, finished in fourth place out of seven teams in the NCC, and was outscored by a total of 170 to 135.