Our rankings
North Dakota 62%
North Dakota #15 vs South Dakota #43 in our rankings (network centrality).
North Dakota vs South Dakota Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
Our pick: South Dakota, 56% to win · projected 29–32
Common opponents
North Dakota 55%
North Dakota by 2.0 points here, from 5 comparisons.
Efficiency
South Dakota 60%
Projected North Dakota 29, South Dakota 32 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
North Dakota vs South Dakota head to head this season
- North Dakota L 23–26 away, Oct 24
North Dakota and South Dakota common opponents · 4
Against the same teams: North Dakota went 3–1, South Dakota went 2–2. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | North Dakota | South Dakota | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Indiana St |
W 42–35 away, Sep 26 | W 44–14 home, Oct 3 | SDAK +23.0 |
 S Dakota St |
W 21–10 home, Oct 17 | L 21–31 away, Oct 31 | UND +21.0 |
 Youngstown St |
L 28–31 away, Oct 31 | L 28–47 away, Sep 26 | UND +16.0 |
 Murray St |
W 55–28 home, Oct 3 | W 48–20 away, Oct 17 | SDAK +1.0 |