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SDSU and USD to clash in Halloween football rivalry on ESPNU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:55 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

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Summary

The college football rivalry game between South Dakota and South Dakota State is set for an afternoon kickoff at 3 p.m. on October 31. The contest will be broadcasted on ESPNU. This marks the third consecutive year that the matchup, part of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, will be aired on ESPN. Currently, SDSU holds a record of 5-2 (2-1 MVFC) and is ranked No. 5, while USD stands at 6-2 (3-1 MVFC) and is ranked No. 8. The last meeting saw USD win 24-17 in 2025, while SDSU triumphed 20-17 in overtime during their previous clash in Brookings.

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By the Numbers

•Game scheduled for October 31 at 3 p.m. CT.
•Matchup features two top-10 nationally ranked teams.
•SDSU is currently ranked No. 5, USD is No. 8.
•USD won the last meeting 24-17 in 2025.
•Previous game in Brookings ended in overtime with SDSU winning 20-17.

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11:55 PMYahoo Sports — SDSU-USD rivalry game picked for afternoon kickoff, airing on ESPNU in Halloween matchup

What they're saying

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Oct. 19—BROOKINGS — The in-state college football showdown between South Dakota and South Dakota State will be a Halloween afternoon kickoff on Oct. 31. The game will be played at 3 p.m. and air on ESPNU. The rivalry game was selected prior to the season as part of the Missouri Valley Football Conference's contract to air games on one of the ESPN linear networks. It's the third-straight season ...
— Yahoo Sports

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