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Sat, Sep 28 · Week 5 · Conference game

Southern Illinois at South Dakota weather recap

Southern IllinoisSalukis · 4-8 · Missouri Valley
13
atFinal
South DakotaCoyotes · 11-3 · Missouri Valley
42
Kickoff
Venue
The DakotaDome, Vermillion, SD
TV
ESPN+ / Midco Sports Net
The short answer

Southern Illinois at South Dakota has been played. Final: Southern Illinois 13, 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

The DakotaDome

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Location
Vermillion, SD
Surface
Turf
Roof
Dome / retractable
Elevation
1,227 ft374 m
Map
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).

Last 2 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2026Oct 10Southern Illinois at South DakotaSouth Dakota 31-10The DakotaDome
2025Nov 15South Dakota at Southern IllinoisSouth Dakota 53-51Saluki Stadium

Southern Illinois vs South Dakota: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at The DakotaDome

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 24, 2026North Dakota at South Dakota23–26 Indoors
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Southern Illinois at South Dakota10–31 Indoors
Sat, Oct 3, 2026Indiana State at South Dakota14–44 Indoors
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Eastern Washington at South Dakota23–41 Indoors
Sat, Aug 29, 2026Central Connecticut at South Dakota20–59 Indoors
Q&A

Southern Illinois at South Dakota: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Southern Illinois at South Dakota?

Southern Illinois at South Dakota has been played. Final: Southern Illinois 13, South Dakota 42.

Does The DakotaDome have a roof?

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