It's been a wild, unpredictable year for South Dakota State, with injuries sending the longtime FCS powerhouse into a midseason tailspin.
The Jackrabbits opened the year 7-0, then dropped four in a row after losing starting QB Chase Mason to a foot injury before pulling out an overtime win over North Dakota to close the regular season. They earned the No. 14 seed in the FCS playoffs despite all the turmoil and will host New Hampshire in a first-round game Saturday.
Whatever their struggles to this point, the 2022 and 2023 national champions know how to navigate the postseason, so UNH will have its hands full in Brookings.
The Wildcats are coming in hot, winners of five in a row after dropping back-to-back games against ranked Villanova and Rhode Island teams in early October.
Who will advance to face No. 3 seed Montana next weekend?
Here is everything you need to know about South Dakota State vs. New Hampshire, including TV and streaming options for the game.
South Dakota State vs. New Hampshire TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
South Dakota State vs. New Hampshire will not air on a national TV channel. College football fans can stream the game on ESPN+.
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South Dakota State vs. New Hampshire start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
South Dakota State vs. New Hampshire will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 29. The game will be played at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
FCS playoffs schedule, scores 2025
First round - Saturday, Nov. 29
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| No. 15 Youngstown State vs. Yale | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 9 Rhode Island vs. Central Connecticut State | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 12 Villanova vs. Harvard | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana vs. Illinois State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 10 Abilene Christian vs. Lamar | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 13 Tennessee Tech vs. North Dakota | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 11 South Dakota vs. Drake | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 14 South Dakota State vs. New Hampshire | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Second round - Saturday, Dec. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| No. 6 Mercer vs. No. 11 South Dakota/Drake | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 5 Lehigh vs. No. 12 Villanova/Harvard | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 North Dakota State vs. No. 16 SE Louisiana/Illinois State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 7 Stephen F. Austin vs. No. 10 Abilene Christian/Lamar | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 Tarleton State vs. No. 13 Tennessee Tech/North Dakota | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Montana State vs. No. 15 Youngstown State/Yale | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 Montana vs. No. 14 South Dakota State/New Hampshire | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 8 UC Davis vs. No. 9 Rhode Island/Central Conn. State | 3 p.m. | ESPN+ |
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