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Iowa vs South Dakota State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Iowa Hawkeyes | 1 | Iowa leads |
 South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 0 |
Meetings since 2022: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
7-3 Avg score
1 Longest Iowa win run
Biggest Iowa win 7-3 in 2022, a 4-point margin.
Every Iowa vs South Dakota State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Iowa win | Iowa City | 7-3 |
Scores from the Iowa perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2022.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Iowa Hawkeyes lead the series since 2022, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Iowa and South Dakota State meet.
How to watch Iowa vs South Dakota State
When Iowa and South Dakota 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 Iowa radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Iowa vs South Dakota 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 Iowa this season
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Iowa vs South Dakota State: the essentials
Iowa Hawkeyes vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the MVFC (FCS). Iowa Hawkeyes lead the series since 2022, 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 Iowa vs South Dakota State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Iowa Hawkeyes team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For South Dakota State against the whole conference, see South Dakota State vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Iowa and South Dakota State?
Iowa Hawkeyes lead the series since 2022, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Iowa vs South Dakota 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 Iowa and South Dakota State in the same conference?
No. Iowa plays in the Big Ten. South Dakota State plays in the MVFC (FCS). This is a non-conference game.