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North Dakota State vs Indiana State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 North Dakota State Bison | 12 | North Dakota State leads |
 Indiana State Sycamores | 1 |
Meetings since 2008: 13. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
North Dakota State has won the last 8 meetings.
12-1 Regular season
9-1 Last 10
37-13 Avg score
8 Longest North Dakota State win run
Biggest North Dakota State win 52-0 in 2017, a 52-point margin.
Biggest North Dakota State loss 14-17 in 2012, a 3-point margin.
Every North Dakota State vs Indiana State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | North Dakota State win | Terre Haute | 38-7 |
| 2022 | North Dakota State win | Terre Haute | 31-26 |
| 2021 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 44-2 |
| 2017 | North Dakota State win | Terre Haute | 52-0 |
| 2016 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 41-17 |
| 2015 | North Dakota State win | Terre Haute | 28-14 |
| 2014 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 34-17 |
| 2013 | North Dakota State win | Terre Haute | 56-10 |
| 2012 | Indiana State win | Fargo | 14-17 |
| 2011 | North Dakota State win | Terre Haute | 27-16 |
| 2010 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 27-15 |
| 2009 | North Dakota State win | Terre Haute | 56-17 |
| 2008 | North Dakota State win | Fargo | 34-7 |
Scores from the North Dakota State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2008.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 2008, 12-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when North Dakota State and Indiana State meet.
How to watch North Dakota State vs Indiana State
When North Dakota State and Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana State: the essentials
North Dakota State Bison vs Indiana State Sycamores is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Missouri Valley (FBS). North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 2008, 12-1. Across 13 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the North Dakota State vs Indiana 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 Indiana State against the whole conference, see Indiana State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between North Dakota State and Indiana State?
North Dakota State Bison lead the series since 2008, 12-1. The two programs have met 13 times on record.
How can I watch North Dakota State vs Indiana 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 Indiana State in the same conference?
No. North Dakota State plays in the Mountain West. Indiana State plays in the Missouri Valley (FBS). This is a non-conference game.