This year’s Dakota Marker matchup has been narrowed down to two times and two networks.
The annual game between South Dakota State and North Dakota State will take place next Saturday at either 6:30 p.m. on ESPNU or 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
The Jacks are ranked No. 1 in the FCS polls with NDSU right behind at No. 2.
It was announced this summer that the rivalry, which has become one of the most anticipated games in the FCS each season, and the annual Interstate Series game against USD were slated to be nationally televised on the ESPN family of networks.
According to a release from SDSU Athletics the Oct. 26 bout against the Coyotes is set to be announced early next week.
The Jackrabbits are set to host Youngstown State for their Hobo Day celebration this Saturday at 2 p.m. while the Bison are traveling to Southern Illinois.
Check back for updates as this is a developing story.