South Dakota State vs Northwestern Football Odds

The Jackrabbits will play the Wildcats on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2026 college football season has begun, with South Dakota State and Northwestern scheduled to matchup at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2025 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - South Dakota State had a 97.67 conference power ranking in the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Northwestern in the 2025 season was 93.67.
  • Away South Dakota State - At the end of the 2025 regular season, South Dakota State had a 4-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Northwestern - Northwestern finished the 2025 regular season with a 5-2 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2025.
  • Points Scored - South Dakota State wound up 7th (400) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Northwestern ranked 12th (304) for points scored in the 2025 Big Ten Conference.
  • Points Against - South Dakota State finished 8th (307) in the Missouri Valley Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Northwestern wound up 13th (258) in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for points against.
  • Team Records - South Dakota State had a 9-5 regular season overall record, with Northwestern notching a 7-6 regular season standing last year.

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Recent Meetings Since 2022

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Team Standings

2026-2027 College Football Regular Season Standings - South Dakota State, Northwestern
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South Dakota State & Northwestern Futures Odds

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South Dakota State & Northwestern Team Pages

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2026-27 South Dakota State Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1South Dakota State vs
Northwestern
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
8:00 pm EDT


2026-27 Northwestern Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1South Dakota State vs
Northwestern
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
8:00 pm EDT
Week 3Colorado vs
Northwestern
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
7:30 pm EDT
Week 4Northwestern vs
Indiana
Friday, September 25th, 2026
8:00 pm EDT
Week 5Penn State vs
Northwestern
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
8:00 pm EDT
Week 6Ball State vs
Northwestern
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 7Northwestern vs
Michigan State
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 8Rutgers vs
Northwestern
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 9Northwestern vs
Oregon
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 10Iowa vs
Northwestern
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 11Northwestern vs
Ohio State
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 12Northwestern vs
Minnesota
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 13Illinois vs
Northwestern
Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST

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How to Bet on the South Dakota State vs Northwestern College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the South Dakota State vs Northwestern Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the South Dakota State vs Northwestern Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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