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Sat, Oct 3 · Week 5 · Conference game

South Dakota State at Illinois State weather recap

South Dakota StateJackrabbits · 6-2 · Missouri Valley
31
atFinal
Illinois StateRedbirds · 6-2 · Missouri Valley
14
Kickoff
Venue
Hancock Stadium, Normal, IL
TV
ESPN+
The short answer

It was 65°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 11 mph. Final: South Dakota State 31, Illinois State 14.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical October at the stadium: highs near 65°18°, lows near 48°9°, rain on 30% of days.


Stadium

Hancock Stadium

Stadium page
Location
Normal, IL
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Elevation
801 ft244 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 65°18°, lows near 48°9°. Rain on 30% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 34%, freezing on 3%. 10-year average.

Series history

Illinois State leads 1-0

1 meeting tracked here since 2025 · Illinois State won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 1 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2025Nov 15Illinois State at South Dakota StateIllinois State 35-21Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium

South Dakota State vs Illinois State: full series weather history

Q&A

South Dakota State at Illinois State: questions fans ask

What was the weather at South Dakota State at Illinois State?

It was 65°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 11 mph. Final: South Dakota State 31, Illinois State 14.

Does Hancock Stadium have a roof?

No. Hancock Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.