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JACKRABBIT FOOTBALL TO AIR ON MIDCO SPORTS, KELO
7/23/2026 1:00:00 PM | Football
Seven South Dakota State University football games will air on Midco Sports® this fall, with two also available on KELOLAND TV, the three parties announced Thursday.
Midco will originate broadcasts of six SDSU home games plus the Jackrabbit road contest at North Dakota. This marks the 17th consecutive season Midco Sports and SDSU have partnered to broadcast Jackrabbit football throughout the region.
Midco Sports' award-winning production team will produce the seven telecasts. Five will be seen on Midco Sports Channel One and two on Midco Sports Channel Two.
SDSU's first two home games – Stetson (Aug. 29) and New Haven (Sept. 12) – will air on Midco Sports Channel One. Both games also will be broadcast on KELOLAND, starting at 6 p.m. Central/5 p.m. Mountain.
Jackrabbit home games against Youngstown State (Sept. 19) and Eastern Illinois (Sept. 26), in addition to the Oct. 17 road game at North Dakota, will be televised exclusively on Midco Sports Channel One. The Hobo Day matchup with Murray State (Oct. 24) and the regular season finale vs. Indiana State (Nov. 21) will be televised exclusively on Midco Sports Channel Two.
"Jackrabbit football is part of the fabric of fall in South Dakota, and Midco Sports is proud to continue bringing fans closer to every snap, every storyline and every big moment," said Andy Price, Midco's vice president of Sports Content. "We're especially excited to work with SDSU and KELOLAND to make several of these games available to even more fans across the region."
"This partnership reflects the power of local media coming together to serve our communities. By working alongside Midco Sports and South Dakota State University, we're able to expand access to one of South Dakota's premier athletic programs and bring Jackrabbit football into more homes across KELOLAND,"Â said Mari Ossenfort, vice president and general manager of KELOLAND Media Group.
"We're so excited to showcase Jackrabbit football with the top-notch production Midco Sports offers while further expanding our reach thanks to KELOLAND," said Austin Hieb, SDSU deputy athletics director.
2026 SDSU FOOTBALL BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Aug. 29 vs. Stetson – 6 p.m. – Midco Sports / KELOLAND
Sept. 12 vs. New Haven – 6 p.m. – Midco Sports / KELOLAND
Sept. 19 vs. Youngstown State – 6 p.m. – Midco Sports
Sept. 26 vs. Eastern Illinois – 6 p.m. – Midco Sports
Oct. 17 at North Dakota – 1 p.m. – Midco Sports
Oct. 24 vs. Murray State – 2 p.m. – Midco Sports Two
Nov. 21 vs. Indiana State – 2 p.m. – Midco Sports Two
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About Midco Sports
Midco Sports is the go-to destination for sports enthusiasts across the nation. We lead the way in covering collegiate sports from football to basketball, hockey to soccer, and everything in between. We've got you covered with live and on-demand content that brings the game to life. Whether cheering for the local team or following college rivalries, Midco Sports is your ticket to sports excitement. Visit MidcoSports.com or download the Midco Sports Plus app from Google Play or the App Store and start watching today.
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About KELOLAND Media Group
KELOLAND Media Group owns and operates television stations, websites and mobile news applications. KELOLAND TV is one of the highest rated CBS affiliates in the nation and serves portions of South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wyoming, Montana and Nebraska. KELOLAND Media Group also programs a MyNetworkTV affiliate KELOXTRA and hosts the ION network on digital channels in Sioux Falls, and programs The CW network on a digital channel in both Sioux Falls and Rapid City - The CW in KELOLAND. KELOLAND Media Group is part of Nexstar Media Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST)
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About South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is the state's largest university and a leading public research institution, recognized for academic excellence, innovation and championship-level athletics competing at the NCAA Division I level. The two-time national champion Jackrabbit football program has made 14 consecutive appearances in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs and has won five Missouri Valley Football Conference titles in the past 10 seasons.
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Midco will originate broadcasts of six SDSU home games plus the Jackrabbit road contest at North Dakota. This marks the 17th consecutive season Midco Sports and SDSU have partnered to broadcast Jackrabbit football throughout the region.
Midco Sports' award-winning production team will produce the seven telecasts. Five will be seen on Midco Sports Channel One and two on Midco Sports Channel Two.
SDSU's first two home games – Stetson (Aug. 29) and New Haven (Sept. 12) – will air on Midco Sports Channel One. Both games also will be broadcast on KELOLAND, starting at 6 p.m. Central/5 p.m. Mountain.
Jackrabbit home games against Youngstown State (Sept. 19) and Eastern Illinois (Sept. 26), in addition to the Oct. 17 road game at North Dakota, will be televised exclusively on Midco Sports Channel One. The Hobo Day matchup with Murray State (Oct. 24) and the regular season finale vs. Indiana State (Nov. 21) will be televised exclusively on Midco Sports Channel Two.
"Jackrabbit football is part of the fabric of fall in South Dakota, and Midco Sports is proud to continue bringing fans closer to every snap, every storyline and every big moment," said Andy Price, Midco's vice president of Sports Content. "We're especially excited to work with SDSU and KELOLAND to make several of these games available to even more fans across the region."
"This partnership reflects the power of local media coming together to serve our communities. By working alongside Midco Sports and South Dakota State University, we're able to expand access to one of South Dakota's premier athletic programs and bring Jackrabbit football into more homes across KELOLAND,"Â said Mari Ossenfort, vice president and general manager of KELOLAND Media Group.
"We're so excited to showcase Jackrabbit football with the top-notch production Midco Sports offers while further expanding our reach thanks to KELOLAND," said Austin Hieb, SDSU deputy athletics director.
2026 SDSU FOOTBALL BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Aug. 29 vs. Stetson – 6 p.m. – Midco Sports / KELOLAND
Sept. 12 vs. New Haven – 6 p.m. – Midco Sports / KELOLAND
Sept. 19 vs. Youngstown State – 6 p.m. – Midco Sports
Sept. 26 vs. Eastern Illinois – 6 p.m. – Midco Sports
Oct. 17 at North Dakota – 1 p.m. – Midco Sports
Oct. 24 vs. Murray State – 2 p.m. – Midco Sports Two
Nov. 21 vs. Indiana State – 2 p.m. – Midco Sports Two
*All Times Central
About Midco Sports
Midco Sports is the go-to destination for sports enthusiasts across the nation. We lead the way in covering collegiate sports from football to basketball, hockey to soccer, and everything in between. We've got you covered with live and on-demand content that brings the game to life. Whether cheering for the local team or following college rivalries, Midco Sports is your ticket to sports excitement. Visit MidcoSports.com or download the Midco Sports Plus app from Google Play or the App Store and start watching today.
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About KELOLAND Media Group
KELOLAND Media Group owns and operates television stations, websites and mobile news applications. KELOLAND TV is one of the highest rated CBS affiliates in the nation and serves portions of South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wyoming, Montana and Nebraska. KELOLAND Media Group also programs a MyNetworkTV affiliate KELOXTRA and hosts the ION network on digital channels in Sioux Falls, and programs The CW network on a digital channel in both Sioux Falls and Rapid City - The CW in KELOLAND. KELOLAND Media Group is part of Nexstar Media Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST)
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About South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is the state's largest university and a leading public research institution, recognized for academic excellence, innovation and championship-level athletics competing at the NCAA Division I level. The two-time national champion Jackrabbit football program has made 14 consecutive appearances in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs and has won five Missouri Valley Football Conference titles in the past 10 seasons.
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