The North Dakota State Bison take on the Air Force Falcons on Saturday in Week 2 college football matchup on FS1 to open Mountain West play.
It hasn’t taken North Dakota State long to adjust to the FBS level. The Bison have outscored their first two opponents 71-7, including a 38-0 shutout of Fordham last week. Now, it’s time for their first taste of conference play.
Air Force was just as dominant in its season opener, shutting out Duquesne 34-0. The Falcons racked up 431 yards rushing and four touchdowns, with six different players rushing for at least 30 yards.
For the Bison, quarterback Nathan Hayes has thrown for 370 yards and four touchdowns in two games, while Myles Mitchell and CJ Scott have combined for 230 yards on the ground. That balanced offense has helped Tim Polasek’s team quickly establish itself at the FBS level.
Let’s take a look at the odds North Dakota State v. Air Force at DraftKings Sportsbook as of September 12th.
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Money line
- North Dakota State: -125 (bet $10 to win $18.00 total)
- Air Force: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
SPREAD
- North Dakota State -1.5: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)
- Air Force +1.5: -105 (bet $10 to win $19.52 total)
Over/Under
- Above 47.5: -108 (bet $10 to win $19.26 total)
- Under 47.5: -112 (bet $10 to win $18.93 total)
North Dakota State @ Air Force Preview, Pick
From FOX Sports Research:
Air Force enters with the fourth-ranked rushing attack, while North Dakota State has allowed just 104 rushing yards through the first two games. With these two powerhouses clashing to open Mountain West play, something has to give.
In the first conference game at the FBS level, expect Tim Polasek to have the Bison ready for the challenge. This is an opportunity for North Dakota State to make an early statement in the Mountain West.
Pick: NDSU -1.5
How to watch North Dakota State vs. Air Force
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: FS1
- Transmission: Watch 3 days for free on FOX One, FOXSports.comThe FOX Sports app
- Location: US Air Force Academy, Colorado
