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College football season kicks off in South Dakota with multiple games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

College football season kicks off in South Dakota with multiple games

Summary

College football season officially begins in South Dakota, highlighted by several matchups on August 27. South Dakota School of Mines visits Drake, while Augustana faces Missouri Western, and Northern State hosts Chadron State. The USF Cougars are set to host Black Hills State. More games will take place on August 29, including Mount Marty against Clarke and a sellout at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium where South Dakota State will compete against Stetson. This season features strong teams like USD and SDSU, with notable players such as Chase Mason and Charles Pierre poised to impact the FCS division.

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By the Numbers

•The season opens with several games on August 27.
•South Dakota State and USD are prominent in the FCS Division.
•The USD-SDSU rivalry game is scheduled for Halloween.
•Augustana, Northern State, and USF aim to contend in Division II.
•Dakota State and Dakota Wesleyan have a significant rivalry game.

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Aug. 27—SIOUX FALLS — As of today, Aug. 27, it is officially college football season in South Dakota. South Dakota School of Mines visits Drake. Augustana travels to Missouri Western. Northern State welcomes Chadron State to Dacotah Bank Stadium. And the USF Cougars host Black Hills State at Bob Young Field. The rest of the state's teams take the field on Saturday, with Mount Marty hosting ...
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