Northwestern vs. South Dakota State - September 05, 2026

SDST

18

FinalSep 5

34

NW

Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Jackrabbits logo, Jackrabbits 1-1, 1ST 0, 2ND 6, 3RD 6, 4TH 6, TOT 18

Jackrabbits(1-1)

Wildcats logo, Wildcats 1-0, 1ST 7, 2ND 3, 3RD 7, 4TH 17, TOT 34

Wildcats(1-0)

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

TOT

0

6

6

6

18

7

3

7

17

34

Scoring

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10:55[4th & Goal @ NW 3] T.Alvano 21 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-SDST, Holder-M.Pelham.

11:42J.Kleather extra point is good.

11:46[1st & 10 @ SDST 11] A.Chiles pass complete. Catch made by A.Honig for 11 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
South Dakota State	+13.5 -105	O 49.5 -105	+420
Northwestern	-13.5 -115	U 49.5 -115	-580

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