Sat, Oct 3 · Week 5 · Conference game
South Dakota State at Illinois State weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Hancock Stadium, Normal, IL
- TV
- ESPN+
It was 65°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 11 mph. Final: South Dakota State 31, Illinois State 14.
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.
Hancock Stadium
- Location
- Normal, IL
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 801 ft244 m
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.
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).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nov 15 | Illinois State at South Dakota State | Illinois State 35-21 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium |
South Dakota State vs Illinois State: full series weather history
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.

