North Dakota at South Dakota
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2:00 PM ET. For the Sitting Bull Trophy, which South Dakota holds Share
North Dakota plays at South Dakota on Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 12th meeting; South Dakota leads the series 6–5.
Upcoming at DakotaDome, VermillionTV: ESPN+, Midco Sports Plus
Players to watch
North Dakota
- QuarterbackJerry Kaminski1,742 passing yards, 21 TDLast: vs. South Dakota State, 10 of 16, 116 yards, 2 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backCharles Langama514 rushing yards, 6 TDLast: vs. South Dakota State, 6 carries, 60 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerEthan Boll50 tackles, 1 sackLast: vs. South Dakota State, 7 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
South Dakota
- QuarterbackAustyn Modrzewski1,734 passing yards, 22 TDLast: at Murray State, 17 of 27, 153 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 6 carries, 20 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backCharles Pierre Jr.585 rushing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Southern Illinois, 15 carries, 138 yards, 1 TD; 1 catch, 8 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerWade Abrams67 tacklesLast: at Murray State, 7 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
South Dakota 61% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every North Dakota–South Dakota gameSouth Dakota leads 6–5 in 11 meetings.
Around this game
North Dakota
- Next gameat Youngstown StateOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonNorth Dakota in 2026
- ProgramNorth Dakota history and records
South Dakota
- Next gameat South Dakota StateOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonSouth Dakota in 2026
- ProgramSouth Dakota history and records