JACKRABBIT NATION · MVFC · 2026 SEASON
2026 South Dakota State Jackrabbits Football Schedule
Complete South Dakota State football schedule: all 12 games with opponents, dates, kickoff times, TV, scores and results. The next game is vs New Haven on Sat, Sep 12.
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12 GAMES · 7 HOME · 5 AWAY · MVFC OPENS SAT, SEP 19
TIMES SHOWN IN VENUE LOCAL TIME
| WK | MATCHUP | KICKOFF | TV | SCORE/SIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | vs StetsonDana J. Dykhouse Stadium · Brookings, SD · 1–1 | Sat, Aug 29 | KELO-TV / Midco Sports Net | W 70–7 |
| 1 | @ NorthwesternLanny and Sharon Martin Stadium · Evanston, IL | Sat, Sep 5 | BTN | L 34–18 |
| 2 | vs New HavenDana J. Dykhouse Stadium · Brookings, SD · 1–1Sat, Sep 12 · 6:00 PM CDT · KELO-TV / Midco Sports Net 94% Favorite · SIM NOW → | KELO-TV / Midco Sports Net | 94% South Dakota State is the favorite over New Haven, 94% to 6%, in our simulator. SIM NOW → | |
| 3 | vs Youngstown StateDana J. Dykhouse Stadium · Brookings, SD · 1–1 · FCS Coaches #10Sat, Sep 19 · 6:00 PM CDT64% Favorite · SIM NOW → | TBD | 64% South Dakota State is the favorite over Youngstown State, 64% to 36%, in our simulator. SIM NOW → | |
| 4 | vs Eastern IllinoisDana J. Dykhouse Stadium · Brookings, SD · 1–1Sat, Sep 26 · 6:00 PM CDT89% Favorite · SIM NOW → | TBD | 89% South Dakota State is the favorite over Eastern Illinois, 89% to 11%, in our simulator. SIM NOW → | |
| 5 | @ Illinois StateHancock Stadium · Normal, IL · 2–0 · FCS Coaches #4Sat, Oct 3 · 6:00 PM CDT 40% Favorite · SIM NOW → | TBD | 40% Illinois State is the favorite over South Dakota State, 60% to 40%, in our simulator. SIM NOW → | |
| 6 | BYE | – | – | – |
| 7 | @ North DakotaAlerus Center · Grand Forks, ND · 2–0 · FCS Coaches #7Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PM CDT 31% Favorite · SIM NOW → | TBD | 31% North Dakota is the favorite over South Dakota State, 69% to 31%, in our simulator. SIM NOW → | |
| 8 | vs Murray StateDana J. Dykhouse Stadium · Brookings, SD · 0–2Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM CDT88% Favorite · SIM NOW → | TBD | 88% South Dakota State is the favorite over Murray State, 88% to 12%, in our simulator. SIM NOW → | |
| 9 | vs South DakotaDana J. Dykhouse Stadium · Brookings, SD · 2–0 · FCS Coaches #12Sat, Oct 31 · TBD64% Favorite · SIM NOW → | Sat, Oct 31 · TBD | TBD | 64% South Dakota State is the favorite over South Dakota, 64% to 36%, in our simulator. SIM NOW → |
| 10 | @ Northern IowaUNI-Dome · Cedar Falls, IA · 0–1Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM CST65% Favorite · SIM NOW → | TBD | 65% South Dakota State is the favorite over Northern Iowa, 65% to 35%, in our simulator. SIM NOW → | |
| 11 | @ Southern IllinoisSaluki Stadium · Carbondale, IL · 1–1Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM CST 40% Favorite · SIM NOW → | TBD | 40% Southern Illinois is the favorite over South Dakota State, 60% to 40%, in our simulator. SIM NOW → | |
| 12 | vs Indiana StateDana J. Dykhouse Stadium · Brookings, SD · 0–2Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM CST82% Favorite · SIM NOW → | TBD | 82% South Dakota State is the favorite over Indiana State, 82% to 18%, in our simulator. SIM NOW → |