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South Dakota State has won 2 of the last 3 regular-season meetings with North Dakota State, but they're 0-3 against them in they playoffs. A couple wildcards in this one: how much of a distraction for NDSU was the Chris Klieman news, and—as I said last week—which SDSU team will show up? The good Jackrabbit squad has shown up in their first two playoff games, so it looks like the Bison will have to be at the top of their game. I actually think SDSU might be the slightly better team on paper, but their mediocre run defense (caused by a weak D-Line) means they don't match up optimally. I'll take the Bison to win by the same margin they won by in the regular season.

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- (push)
      
      Running Backs - North Dakota St.
      
      Receivers/TEs - South Dakota St.
      
      Offensive Line - South Dakota St.
      
      
      Defensive Line - North Dakota St.
      
      Linebackers --- South Dakota St.
      
      Secondary ---- South Dakota St.
      
      
      Kicking ------ (push)
      
      Punting ------ South Dakota St.
      
      Return Teams - (push)
      
      Kickoffs ------ South Dakota St.
      
      
      
      
      
      • South Dakota St. 24-28 North Dakota St.

Now you all see the breakdown, you know why I'm concerned about this game.

I know you have your punting scenario you use, NDSU does have the 3rd team All-American Punter and MFVC First team return specialist. Not many teams get the edge on us in the O-Line. This should be an epic battle, and hope the Bison can pull it out.

I think the coach leaving will have the players stepping up their game and playing hard for the coach.

Gil Dobie wrote:Now you all see the breakdown, you know why I'm concerned about this game.

I know you have your punting scenario you use, NDSU does have the 3rd team All-American Punter and MFVC First team return specialist. Not many teams get the edge on us in the O-Line. This should be an epic battle, and hope the Bison can pull it out.

I'm concerned about every game, but NDSU has top 20 offense and top 10 defense while the Jacks are top 10 in offense but more middle of the pack on D. Plus you're at home. I think it's at least a 10 point win for the Bizon.

kalm wrote:

Gil Dobie wrote:Now you all see the breakdown, you know why I'm concerned about this game.

I know you have your punting scenario you use, NDSU does have the 3rd team All-American Punter and MFVC First team return specialist. Not many teams get the edge on us in the O-Line. This should be an epic battle, and hope the Bison can pull it out.

I'm concerned about every game, but NDSU has top 20 offense and top 10 defense while the Jacks are top 10 in offense but more middle of the pack on D. Plus you're at home. I think it's at least a 10 point win for the Bizon.

This rivalry is getting to be like the Bison/Sioux series. Throw out the record book, home field, etc. Anything can happen.

NDSU by 2-3 scores. Cruise control.

Don't listen to the sandbaggers.

It's Game Day Pukes

Gil Dobie wrote:

I'm confused. Are there 18 or 24 seniors?

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Gil Dobie wrote:

This reminds me of JBB for some reason.

UNI88 wrote:

Gil Dobie wrote:

I'm confused. Are there 18 or 24 seniors?

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18 are going thru graduation today, the other 6 maybe in the Spring. That makes 24 on the roster this season.

Grizalltheway wrote:

Gil Dobie wrote:

This reminds me of JBB for some reason.

Why?

Gil Dobie wrote:

Grizalltheway wrote: This reminds me of JBB for some reason.

Why?

Some reason.

93henfan wrote:NDSU by 2-3 scores. Cruise control.

Don't listen to the sandbaggers.

Need to watch more FCS football. Not stopping the Jack's on D.

NDSU been using the hell out of Stick. Not sure that will work all game.

Gil Dobie wrote:

93henfan wrote:NDSU by 2-3 scores. Cruise control.

Don't listen to the sandbaggers.

Need to watch more FCS football. Not stopping the Jack's on D.

That was a troll attempt on my part, and it appears to have obtained a nibble.

I expect a 3-10 point Bison victory.

7-7, mid-2Q

93henfan wrote:

Gil Dobie wrote:
Need to watch more FCS football. Not stopping the Jack's on D.

That was a troll attempt on my part, and it appears to have obtained a nibble.

I expect a 3-10 point Bison victory.

And me be trolling back at ya.

14-7 Bison after a 34-yard run by Stick, 1:35 2Q

14-7 at the half.

21-14 3rd

28_14 Bison late 3rd