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Sat, Oct 19 · Week 8 · Conference game

South Dakota State at North Dakota State weather recap

South Dakota StateJackrabbits · 12-3 · Missouri Valley
9
atFinal
North Dakota StateBison · 14-2 · Mountain West
13
Kickoff
Venue
Fargodome, Fargo, ND
TV
ESPN2
The short answer

South Dakota State at North Dakota State has been played. Final: South Dakota State 9, North Dakota State 13.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Indoors

Fargodome has a roof; the game is out of the weather.

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Stadium

Fargodome

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Fargodome
Location
Fargo, ND
Surface
Turf
Roof
Dome / retractable
Elevation
906 ft276 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 56°13°, lows near 39°4°. Rain on 25% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 28%, freezing on 23%. 10-year average.

Series history

North Dakota State leads 2-0

2 meetings tracked here since 2024 · North Dakota State has won 2 straight (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 2 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2025Oct 26North Dakota State at South Dakota StateNorth Dakota State 38-7Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
2024Dec 21South Dakota State at North Dakota StateNorth Dakota State 28-21Fargodome

South Dakota State vs North Dakota State: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Fargodome

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Nevada at North Dakota State17–31 Indoors
Sat, Oct 3, 2026Wyoming at North Dakota State0–28 Indoors
Sat, Sep 5, 2026Fordham at North Dakota State0–38 Indoors
Sat, Aug 29, 2026Jacksonville State at North Dakota State7–33 Indoors
Sat, Dec 6, 2025Illinois State at North Dakota State29–28 Indoors
Q&A

South Dakota State at North Dakota State: questions fans ask

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

South Dakota State at North Dakota State has been played. Final: South Dakota State 9, North Dakota State 13.

Does Fargodome have a roof?

Yes. Fargodome is an indoor stadium, so weather does not affect play.