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Sat, Sep 20 · Week 4

Drake at South Dakota weather recap

DrakeBulldogs · 8-4 · Pioneer
21
atFinal
South DakotaCoyotes · 10-5 · Missouri Valley
42
Kickoff
Venue
The DakotaDome, Vermillion, SD
TV
ESPN+ / Midco Sports Net
The short answer

Drake at South Dakota has been played. Final: Drake 21, South Dakota 42.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Indoors

The DakotaDome has a roof; the game is out of the weather.

Stadium

The DakotaDome

Stadium page
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 2024 · South Dakota has won 2 straight (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 2 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2025Nov 29Drake at South DakotaSouth Dakota 38-17The DakotaDome
2024Sep 21Drake at South DakotaSouth Dakota 42-3The DakotaDome

Drake 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

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 21, South Dakota 42.

Does The DakotaDome have a roof?

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