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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects an 89.6% win probability for South Dakota at Nottingham Field.
Northern Colorado and South Dakota will meet in Week 1 college football action at Nottingham Field on Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects South Dakota as the most likely winner in this South Dakota vs. Northern Colorado prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons.
South Dakota vs. Northern Colorado prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of South Dakota vs. Northern Colorado, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives South Dakota an 89.6% chance of defeating Northern Colorado. Our predicted final score has South Dakota winning 37-17.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and South Dakota and Northern Colorado each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 55-point over/under has a 52.0% chance of going over.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: South Dakota -20.5 (-110) / Northern Colorado +20.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: South Dakota -2000, Northern Colorado +1200
- Total: Over/Under 55 (-110/-110)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Northern Colorado +20.5 @ -105 via bet365
- Moneyline: Northern Colorado @ +1200 via ESPN BET
- Total: Over 55 @ -110 via Caesars
According to our best college football bets, the top play to make on this game is Northern Colorado to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Saturday's college football game between Northern Colorado and South Dakota at Nottingham Field is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Dakota vs. Northern Colorado
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Nottingham Field
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Conclusion
We predict South Dakota, with an 89.6% win probability, will likely beat Northern Colorado in Saturday's college football matchup.
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