Sat, Sep 21 · Week 4
Drake at South Dakota weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- The DakotaDome, Vermillion, SD
- TV
- ESPN+ / Midco Sports Net
Drake at South Dakota has been played. Final: Drake 3, South Dakota 42.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Indoors
The DakotaDome has a roof; the game is out of the weather.
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Stadium
Stadium page The DakotaDome
- Location
- Vermillion, SD
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Dome / retractable
- Elevation
- 1,227 ft374 m
Series history
South Dakota leads 2-0
2 meetings tracked here since 2025 · South Dakota has won 2 straight (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nov 29 | Drake at South Dakota | South Dakota 38-17 | The DakotaDome |
| 2025 | Sep 20 | Drake at South Dakota | South Dakota 42-21 | The DakotaDome |
Game-day weather history
Recent games at The DakotaDome
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | North Dakota at South Dakota | 23–26 | Indoors |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Southern Illinois at South Dakota | 10–31 | Indoors |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Indiana State at South Dakota | 14–44 | Indoors |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | Eastern Washington at South Dakota | 23–41 | Indoors |
| Sat, Aug 29, 2026 | Central Connecticut at South Dakota | 20–59 | Indoors |
Q&A
Drake at South Dakota: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Drake at South Dakota?
Drake at South Dakota has been played. Final: Drake 3, South Dakota 42.
Does The DakotaDome have a roof?
Yes. The DakotaDome is an indoor stadium, so weather does not affect play.