North Dakota State vs. Air Force Prediction, Odds, Picks For College Football Week 2

The North Dakota State Bison take on the Air Force Falcons on Saturday in a Week 2 college football matchup on FS1 to open Mountain West play.

North Dakota State hasn't taken 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 equally dominant in its season opener, shutting out Duquesne 34-0. The Falcons piled up 431 rushing yards 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 through two games, while Myles Mitchell and CJ Scott have combined for 230 yards on the ground. That balanced attack has helped Tim Polasek's team settle in quickly at the FBS level.

Let’s take a look at the odds for North Dakota State vs. Air Force at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 12.

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Moneyline

• 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

• Over 47.5: -108 (bet $10 to win $19.26 total)
• Under 47.5: -112 (bet $10 to win $18.93 total)

From FOX Sports Research:

Air Force enters with the nation's fourth-ranked rushing attack, while North Dakota State has allowed just 104 rushing yards through its first two games. With those two strengths colliding to open Mountain West play, something has to give.

In its 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.

How to Watch North Dakota State vs. Air Force

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
• Time: 10 p.m. ET
• TV: FS1
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App
• Location: U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado