- South Dakota State vs. Northwestern19¢
- Spread: Northwestern (-12.5)51¢
- O/U 46.550¢
- Northwestern Team Total: O/U 27.550¢
- Northwestern Team Total: O/U 33.550¢
- South Dakota State Team Total: O/U 10.550¢
- South Dakota State Team Total: O/U 13.550¢
- South Dakota State Team Total: O/U 16.551¢
- Northwestern Team Total: O/U 24.550¢
- Northwestern Team Total: O/U 30.550¢
- Northwestern Team Total: O/U 36.550¢
- South Dakota State Team Total: O/U 19.550¢
In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 8:00PM ET: If South Dakota State wins, the market will resolve to "South Dakota State". If Northwestern wins, the market will resolve to "Northwestern". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
Northwestern opens its 2026 season against No. 2-ranked South Dakota State at Martin Stadium, marking the programs' first football meeting. The Wildcats enter with a revamped offense under first-year coordinator Chip Kelly and starting quarterback Aidan Chiles, a transfer from Michigan State, after averaging just 346 yards per game in 2025. South Dakota State arrives at 1-0 following a 70-7 road win over Stetson, where its ground attack produced 393 rushing yards and the defense held opponents to seven points. Jackrabbits quarterback Chase Mason returns as the focal point of an offense that ranked among the FCS leaders in scoring and total yards last season. Northwestern coach David Braun’s prior experience as an SDSU defensive assistant adds familiarity to preparations for this FBS-FCS matchup.