Fordham vs North Dakota State Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 5 2026
Fordham enters at 0-1 when it travels to face 1-0 North Dakota State on Saturday, September 5. The Bison are massive 38.5-point favorites with a total of 56.5. North Dakota State has a 96% projected win probability, but the SportsGrid model projects only a 26-point margin, creating a substantial gap against the spread. Get into the action with our free college football picks.
Fordham Gets a Huge Cushion
Fordham is clearly overmatched on paper, but +38.5 provides more than five touchdowns of protection. The Rams don't need to threaten an upset. They need to find a couple of scoring drives and prevent North Dakota State from generating a complete runaway.
North Dakota State Should Win Easily
The Bison are one of the premier programs at the FCS level and have a major advantage in this matchup. But winning and covering 38.5 are entirely different propositions.
Fordham vs North Dakota State Picks and Prediction
Pick: Fordham +38.5
Fordham +38.5 is a strong model-value play. SportsGrid projects North Dakota State by only 26, leaving more than 12 points between the projected margin and market spread. The Bison can win 42-10 and still fail to cover.
Pick: Under 56.5
I'll take Under 56.5. Fordham's offensive contribution is the key. North Dakota State can dominate with something around 42-10, which stays below the total.
Final Picks: Fordham +38.5 and Under 56.5