Jacksonville State visits North Dakota State for college football opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jacksonville State is set to face North Dakota State on August 29 at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. CT, marking the Bison's first FBS game after a successful run in the FCS. The Gamecocks aim for their third consecutive Conference USA title game following a Veterans Bowl victory over Troy. Both teams have historical ties, with this matchup reminiscent of the 2015 FCS championship game.
- •Jacksonville State finished 2025 with a 9-5 record
- •North Dakota State has 10 national titles since 2011
- •The matchup is a rematch of the 2015 FCS title game
- •Game airs on CBS Sports Network and streams on Paramount+ and FUBO
- •Jacksonville State aims to bounce back from last year's title loss
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch Jacksonville State vs North Dakota State, time, date, TV, prediction
"The 2026 college football season has arrived for Jacksonville State as the Gamecocks travel to North Dakota State. Here's when the Gamecocks and Bison face off and how to watch the Week 0 game.
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