South Dakota State’s 2026 football schedule features eight MVFC games, two FCS non-conference matchups, and one FBS opponent at Northwestern ($500,000 payout).
2026 South Dakota State Football Schedule
9/5 at Northwestern
9/12 vs New Haven
9/19 vs Youngstown State
9/26 vs Eastern Illinois
10/3 at Illinois State
10/17 at North Dakota
10/24 vs Murray State
10/31 vs South Dakota
11/7 at Northern Iowa
11/14 at Southern Illinois
11/21 vs Indiana State
Bold indicates MVFC contests
