The South Dakota State Jackrabbits will host the Northern Iowa Panthers in the Week 7 college football matchup on Saturday at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.
The Panthers need to rebound quickly in the second half of the season after a 2-3 start, including back-to-back losses. They haven't scored in double digits in the last two defeats: 20-9 against Utah Tech and 35-7 against North Dakota.
Meanwhile, South Dakota State have a perfect 5-0 record so far in the campaign, including their first MVFC conference win last week, which came in a 35-30 cictory at Youngstown State.
Next, the Jackrabbits' in‑form offense will face a Panthers unit struggling under quarterback Matthew Schecklman. Even though he's capable of big plays, he's been sacked 12 times and thrown four interceptions, which South Dakota State could exploit.
Here's what you need to know to watch South Dakota State vs. Northern Iowa on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is South Dakota State vs. Northern Iowa on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
South Dakota State vs. Northern Iowa will not air on a national TV channel. The game will be available to stream exclusively on ESPN+.
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South Dakota State vs. Northern Iowa start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
- Start Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
South Dakota State vs. Northern Iowa kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT.
The game will be played at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits 2025 football schedule
Here are the next five games for the Jackrabbits from their 2025 regular season.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 11 | vs. Northern Iowa | 3:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | at Murray State | 7:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | vs. North Dakota State | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Indiana State | 3:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | at South Dakota | TBD |
Northern Iowa Panthers 2025 football schedule
Here are the next five games for Northern Iowa from their 2025 regular season.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 11 | at South Dakota State | 3:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | vs. South Dakota | 2:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at Southern Illinois | 3:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | at Illinois State | 3:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Murray State | 3:00 p.m. |