Jacksonville State faces North Dakota State in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Jacksonville State's football team is playing North Dakota State in Fargo, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. CT. This matchup marks the first FBS game for North Dakota State, who moves up after a successful FCS tenure. Jacksonville State, looking for a third consecutive Conference USA title appearance, has not lost a Week 0 game since joining FBS four years ago. The Gamecocks aim to build on a 9-5 season, including a Veterans Bowl victory. Coverage of the ongoing game will be provided as the match progresses.
- •Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. CT at the FargoDome.
- •Jacksonville State has a history of success in Week 0 games.
- •North Dakota State has won 10 national titles since 2011 in FCS.
- •In 2015, North Dakota State defeated Jacksonville State for the FCS title.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Jacksonville State football vs. North Dakota State: Live updates from Week 0
"Jacksonville State football is back as the Gamecocks are heading north to face North Dakota State. Follow along with the Week 0 game here.
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