FARGO, N.D. — Next week's Dakota Marker matchup between South Dakota State and North Dakota State will be played in prime time before a national television audience, officials from the Missouri Valley Football Conference and ESPN announced Monday.
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A determination for the exact kickoff time and broadcast channel will be made following this weekend's games. Start time for the Oct. 19 contest at the Fargodome will be either 6:30 p.m. Central Time on ESPNU or 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
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The Jackrabbits are currently ranked No. 1 in the Football Championship Subdivision polls, with NDSU at No. 2. SDSU hosts Youngstown State on Hobo Day this Saturday at 2 p.m., while the Bison travel to Southern Illinois.
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Kickoff time and broadcast information for the Jackrabbits' Oct. 26 Interstate Series game against South Dakota at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium also is slated to be announced early next week.
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