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DWU Tigers prepare for season opener against No. 25 Dakota State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:50 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

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Dakota Wesleyan University football will face No. 25 Dakota State in Madison on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. This matchup marks the start of the 2026 season and the Chamber of Commerce Traveling Trophy game. Last season, DWU narrowly defeated Dakota State, 16-14. With Dakota Wesleyan picked ninth in the GPAC preseason poll, a win would provide momentum for a challenging schedule ahead. The Trojans, coming off an 8-2 season, aim to leverage their strong home performance as they seek revenge for last year's loss.

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  • •DWU opens the season against No. 25 Dakota State on Aug. 29.
  • •The matchup is for the Chamber of Commerce Traveling Trophy.
  • •DWU narrowly won last season's game, 16-14.
  • •The Tigers are aiming for their first win in Madison since 2015.
  • •Dakota State finished 8-2 last season and is tough at home.
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  • 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — DWU football aims to make early statement against No. 25 Trojans in season opener
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Aug. 25—MITCHELL — For Dakota Wesleyan University football, the first game of the season carries far more weight than simply opening the 2026 schedule. The Tigers will travel to Madison at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, to take on rival No. 25-ranked Dakota State for the Chamber of Commerce Traveling Trophy game, with an opportunity to start the season with a rivalry victory and build momentum ...

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