The Nickel Trophy will once again be on the line Saturday when North Dakota faces off against North Dakota State.
Dating back to 1894, North Dakota leads the series with a 63-51-3 all-time record. North Dakota State has won six of the last seven matchups between the programs.
QB Cole Payton has been a force for top-ranked North Dakota State (9-0), whether throwing or running the ball. He has reliable weapons in Barika Kpeenu and Bryce Lance.
The Fighting Hawks’ (6-3) five-game winning streak came to an end against South Dakota. Jerry Kaminski remains a threat at the QB position. B.J. Fleming and Sawyer Seidl lead the team in offense behind Kaminski’s leadership.
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North Dakota vs. North Dakota State start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
- Time: 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT
Kickoff of North Dakota vs. North Dakota State is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 8.
The game will be played at Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The stadium can hold up to 21,000 people.
North Dakota football schedule 2025
Here's the upcoming schedule for the Fighting Hawks:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8 | vs. North Dakota State | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | at Murray State | 12 p.m. |
| Nov. 22 | vs. South Dakota State | 2 p.m. |
North Dakota State football schedule 2025
Here's the upcoming schedule for the Bison:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8 | at North Dakota | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | vs Northern Iowa | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 22 | vs St Thomas (MN) | 3:30 p.m. |