Overview

• Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET from the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota.
• The game is listed to stream on ESPN Select, the rebranded ESPN+ service with new subscription tiers.
• Sporting News cites a local ABC broadcast on WDAY in Fargo, which other listings do not confirm and describe as streaming-only.
• North Dakota State enters undefeated and top-ranked while defending its 2024 FCS title; South Dakota arrives on a two-game win streak and is ranked No. 17.
• Key players to watch include NDSU quarterback Cole Payton and South Dakota’s Aidan Bouman at quarterback and L. J. Phillips Jr. at running back.