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Two Games to be Simulcast on KELOLAND

July 21, 2026 – Sioux Falls, S.D. / Brookings, S.D.: 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 today.

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 will also 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," 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