In a game with potential major FCS playoff implications, North Dakota and South Dakota State face off on Saturday afternoon in the regular-season finale.
North Dakota is 2-2 in its last four games. The Fighting Hawks are led by Jerry Kaminski, who can efficiently throw and run the ball. He's second in rushing, just behind Sawyer Seidl.
The Jackrabbits look to end a four-game losing streak. South Dakota State has several options at QB, with Chase Mason leading the pack. Julius Loughridge and Alex Bullock have also impressed this year.
It's the 91st meeting between the schools, with North Dakota leading the series 47-38-5.
Here's what you need to know to watch North Dakota vs. South Dakota State, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is North Dakota vs. South Dakota State on?
- TV channel: Midco Sports
- Live stream: ESPN+
North Dakota vs. South Dakota State will air live regionally on Midco Sports and can be streamed nationally on ESPN+.
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North Dakota vs. South Dakota State start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
- Time: 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT
North Dakota vs. South Dakota State will kick off at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 22. The game will be played at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The arena can hod up to 21,000 people.
When is the FCS selection show?
However Saturday's game plays out, FCS teams will find out if their season continues Sunday when the 2025 playoff bracket is revealed. Entering the weekend, Opta projected North Dakota to make the field and had South Dakota State as one of its first four teams out.
The 24-team field will be announced Sunday beginning at 12 p.m. ET on ESPNU. The show can also be streamed on the ESPN app or via Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
FCS rankings
Stats Perform FCS Top 25 as of Nov. 15
- North Dakota State
- Montana
- Montana State
- Lehigh
- Tarleton State
- Tennessee Tech
- Mercer
- Harvard
- Villanova
- Rhode Island
- Illinois State
- Monmouth
- North Dakota
- Stephen F. Austin
- UC Davis
- South Dakota
- Abilene Christian
- Youngstown State
- Lamar
- Jackson State
- Southeastern Louisiana
- South Dakota State
- Northern Arizona
- Southern Illinois
- New Hampshire