FARGO — North Dakota State will get its richest payday for a football game in a city where paydays come frequently.

NDSU will be paid $1.25 million for its 2027 matchup against Montana State in Las Vegas , according to the signed contract, which was obtained by WDAY. The game will be played over Labor Day Weekend at Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders.

NDSU and Montana State have met six times since 2010, all in the postseason, with two coming in the national title games to conclude the 2021 and 2024 seasons. The Bison have won all six matchups.

It will be the largest single-game payout in Bison football history. The game will be played either Thursday, Sept. 2 or Friday, Sept. 3 in what has been dubbed the Las Vegas Kickoff.

The matchup with the Bobcats is run by ESP

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