Getty SDSU nearly upset an 11-win Minnesota team in 2019.
Iowa will look to avoid another epic FCS upset on Saturday, September 3.
The game (Noon ET start time) will be televised on Fox Sports 1, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include FS1 and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch South Dakota State vs Iowa streaming live online:
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DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Fox Sports 1 is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch South Dakota State vs Iowa live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Fox Sports 1 and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch South Dakota State vs Iowa live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Spots app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to do that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox Sports 1 and 45-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with Fox and FS1, plus you can get your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch South Dakota State vs Iowa live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox Sports 1 and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch South Dakota State vs Iowa live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of Fox Sports 1 and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch South Dakota State vs Iowa live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
SDSU vs Iowa Preview
Iowa’s players generally weren’t in Johnson City when the Hawkeyes got stunned by perennial FCS power North Dakota State in 2016.
Hawkeyes cornerback Riley Moss saw the team’s 23-21 loss in 2016 to the Bison. He knows not to look past South Dakota State on Saturday in the season opener.
“I was there as a fan. It wasn’t a fun ride home. As a fan, not knowing what went into it, I was thinking we easily win the game,” Moss said about the Bison upset via Sports Illustrated’s Inside the Hawkeyes.
SDSU notably is the only team in the FCS to beat NDSU more than once during the Bison’s dominance of the FCS since 2011. The Jacks could contend for an FCS national title this year, consistently gives FBS teams tough game and sometimes wins.
Last year, the Jacks routed over Colorado State. The Jacks also took an 11-win Minnesota team to the wire in 2019.
“This is a good football team. They’ve had a ton of success the last couple of years,” Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras said via Inside the Hawkeyes. “We both played Colorado State last year. They kicked Colorado State’s a–, and we had a pretty close game with Colorado State at home.”
“So, there’s no having to get us fired up for this game,” Petras added. “This is a really good football team. They’re really well coached. They play hard. And they’re coming in here to beat us. We’re not taking this lightly. You can’t. If we do, we’re not going to be happy.”
Iowa comes into the game as the defending Big Ten Conference West Division champions. Despite the recent success, the Hawkeyes aren’t ranked and can ill afford to lost a non-conference game to the Jacks.
SDSU Key Players
Jacks quarterback Mark Gronowski returns as the team’s starting quarterback after missing 2021 due to injury. Gronowski has plenty of big-game experience, having led the Jacks to the spring FCS championship game for the 2020 season.
Linebacker Adam Bock returns for the Jacks after a 125-tackle season. The Iowa native also had 2.5 sacks last season.
Iowa Key Players
Petras threw for 1,880 yards and 10 touchdowns versus nine interceptions last year. Wide receiver Alec Wicks will be called upon due to injuries with Nico Ragaini and Keagan Johnson, who is questionable for the game.
Moss is one of the most dangerous players on the Hawkeyes defense. He tallied 39 tackles and four interceptions in 2021.