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North Dakota State vs Sacramento State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 North Dakota State Bison | 1 | North Dakota State leads |
 Sacramento State Hornets | 0 |
Meetings since 2026: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
31-10 Avg score
1 Longest North Dakota State win run
Biggest North Dakota State win 31-10 in 2026, a 21-point margin.
Every North Dakota State vs Sacramento State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | North Dakota State win | Sacramento | 31-10 |
Scores from the North Dakota State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2026.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 2026, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when North Dakota State and Sacramento State meet.
How to watch North Dakota State vs Sacramento State
When North Dakota State and Sacramento State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the North Dakota State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the North Dakota State vs Sacramento State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The North Dakota State this season
Follow North Dakota State in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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North Dakota State vs Sacramento State: the essentials
North Dakota State Bison vs Sacramento State Hornets is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Mid-American (Group of 6). North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 2026, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the North Dakota State vs Sacramento State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the North Dakota State Bison team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Sacramento State against the whole conference, see Sacramento State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between North Dakota State and Sacramento State?
North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 2026, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch North Dakota State vs Sacramento State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are North Dakota State and Sacramento State in the same conference?
No. North Dakota State plays in the Mountain West. Sacramento State plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.