Yesterday’s Results for North Dakota State vs South Dakota State

Doc's FCS Game of the Night

Analysis: Note: Odds will vary slightly from book to book and some books will not post odds on this game until later in the day. Be patient they will be posted eventually. Whatever line you get it is a play. 8 Unit Play. Take #309013 North Dakota State -4 over South Dakota State (Sat., October 25th, 8:00 p.m. ESPNU) We're taking the favorite North Dakota State Bison over the unbeaten South Dakota State Jackrabbits in a high-stakes 2025 Dakota Marker clash. The Bison ended a five-game losing streak in the rivalry last season, winning 13-9 in the regular season and 28-21 in the semifinals. They now lead the all-time series 65-47-5 and hold a narrow 11-10 edge since both programs joined the FCS in 2004. These matchups are often decided by razor-thin margins, fitting for two programs that have combined to win 12 of the last 14 national titles. North Dakota State enters with one of the most efficient offenses in the FCS, averaging 43.6 points per game on 7.77 yards per play and a 58 percent success rate. Quarterback Cole Payton has been nearly flawless, completing 74 percent of his passes for 1,565 yards, 11 touchdowns, and just one interception, while adding 475 rushing yards and six scores. He's lethal downfield, hitting 68.7 percent of throws 20-plus yards for 732 yards and 22.9 yards per attempt, often targeting Bryce Lance, who averages 20.5 yards per catch. Barika Kpeenu adds 601 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, giving the Bison a balanced, explosive attack.