South Dakota State visits North Dakota on Saturday, October 17, in a Week 7 FCS matchup that brings together two of the best teams in the country. The game is set for 11 a.m. PT, 2 p.m. ET and 12 p.m. MT at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
The Jackrabbits enter at 5-1, while the Fighting Hawks are 5-2, giving this battle of the Dakotas added weight on the 2026 college football season schedule. With both teams in strong position, the matchup has clear relevance for the FCS race.
How to watch South Dakota State vs. North Dakota
The game will stream live on Plus and the App. It will not be on traditional TV, so viewers will need an Select or Unlimited plan to watch.
Select is listed at $12.99 per month, or $129.99 for the full year. For fans who want the game and do not already subscribe, that makes the matchup available for less than $13 a month through 's streaming platforms.
For a game with this much at stake, the streaming setup matters almost as much as the kickoff time. Fans planning to follow South Dakota State vs. North Dakota will need to be ready for an early start and a streaming-only broadcast.
