Big Sky Predictions 9-21

[JALMOND]

Three weeks in to the season and I've been hitting at 11 out of 12 every week. This week has to change, and not only that there are only 10 games involving Big Sky teams this week. Currently at 33-3 and this week's attempt at perfection.

EWU at UI---The Eagles defense has been the problem for them so far while the Vandals started off pretty bad and may now be coming around. Vandals defense held a good FBS team and had a chance to win last week. This game may be closer than people expect...EWU 33, UI 31.

ISU at Northern Iowa (Mo Valley)---Northern Iowa continues on their trek through the Big Sky, this time facing a beleaguered Bengals team searching for some offense. The Bengals defense may try to keep the score from getting out of hand...Northern Iowa 31, ISU 7.

Monmouth (Big South) at UM---The Grizzlies had some good moments last week and seem to be trending upwards every week. They go home and welcome a good Big South team to their home turf. Will there be any remembrances of last week?...UM 48, Monmouth 7.

Norfolk State (MEAC) at MSU---The Bobcats came home last week after a tough road win in hostile Missouri Valley country. Things should be a bit easier this weekend as they head home and find a decent MEAC team. No problems here...MSU 35, Norfolk State 7.

NAU at Illinois State (Mo Valley)---This will be a good test for the Lumberjacks, coming off a solid win over a DII team and now must go on the road to face one of the better Mo Valley teams. A good showing is expected at least, but a win?...Illinois State 28, NAU 13.

South Dakota (Mo Valley) at UNC---Can the Bears compete in the conference this year? Last week certainly makes one think that they can't. They do get a Mo Valley team that is equally struggling and needing a win. Will it matter?...South Dakota 26, UNC 18.

Eastern Oregon (NAIA) at PSU---The Vikings continue their non conference slate coming down to the NAIA level this weekend. This game should not be much of a contest but the Vikings still can't afford to look past any opponent...PSU 48, Eastern Oregon 14.

SAC at Fresno State (FBS Mtn West)---The Hornets have looked impressive so far and put everyone on notice this year. Impressive this week would be a win over an FBS team, or at least keep it fairly close...Fresno State 38, SAC 24.

SUU at South Dakota State (Mo Valley)---The Thunderbirds finally got a win last week against a fellow FCS school from the Southland. Have they turned the corner? Their reward is to face one of the nation's best this weekend on the road...South Dakota State 42, SUU 7.

UCD at North Dakota State (Mo Valley)---Everyone is wondering how good is this Aggies team and so far they have not disappointed their fanbase. They go on the road and face the team everyone is gunning for this year. Can they get the win?...North Dakota State 28, UCD 24.

[AZGrizFan]

EWU by 21
NDSU by 21

The rest are about right.

[SDHornet]

EWU
UNI
UM
MSU
Ill State
USD
PSU
Fresno
SDSU
NDSU

[Mvemjsunpx]

EOU 14-51 Portland St. — The Mountaineers are better than Simon Fraser, but still no match for the Viks

Sac State 17-38 Fresno — Probably still a couple more weeks before we find out if the Hornets are legit

Davis 27-38 NoDak State — Can Jake Maier survive the Fargodome?

EWU 42-31 Idaho — The depression from blowing a 21-point lead is replaced by the depression of the Kibbie Dome

Idaho St. 21-38 Yunie — This is Idaho State's first FCS non-conference game in 11 years

Suutah 17-49 SoDak State — Jackrabbit starting QB J'Bore Gibbs will supposedly return this week

NAU 20-35 Illinois St. — NAU has only been good at passing while ISU has been good at everything but passing

Monmouth 28-45 Montana — MU beats the weak teams & gets hammered by the good ones. Is Montana good?

Norfolk St. 16-41 Montana St. — When was the last time a Big Sky team played a MEAC team?

SoDak 34-27 NoCo — There's a good chance the loser of this game goes 0-12

[AZGrizFan]

My god you are so right about the Kibbie Dome. I spent a LOT of Saturday’s in there and it was a depressing place even when they were GOOD! Which they were when I attended there.

(And I didn’t go as a fan. I was attached to the ROTC unit at the time, and we got paid by the U to assist in parking lot control, and then cleaned up the dome after every home game...ugh).

[Mvemjsunpx]

My god you are so right about the Kibbie Dome. I spent a LOT of Saturday’s in there and it was a depressing place even when they were GOOD! Which they were when I attended there.

Have you read their message board? Add in those current Vandal fans and the Kibbie Dome is probably the most despairing, nihilistic black hole one could imagine.

[AZGrizFan]

My god you are so right about the Kibbie Dome. I spent a LOT of Saturday’s in there and it was a depressing place even when they were GOOD! Which they were when I attended there.

Have you read their message board? Add in those current Vandal fans and the Kibbie Dome is probably the most despairing, nihilistic black hole one could imagine.

I don’t read any other fan message board but eGriz. I prefer myopia.

[SuperHornet]

EWU
UNI
Griz
Kitties
NAU
South Dakota
Vikes
Sac
SDSU
NDSU

[Gil Dobie]

Little nervous about the Davis game. Might be the best team NDSU plays in the pre-season. See if the defense can stop a top 5 team.

[JBB]

Little nervous about the Davis game. Might be the best team NDSU plays in the pre-season. See if the defense can stop a top 5 team.

UCD avgs 332 yds/game passing. NDSU D gives up 136. This will be a great match-up.

NDSU offense avgs 316 yds rushing/game. Davis D gives up 155. Another great match-up.

NDSU puts it to bed though. Bison avg 191 yds passing. Davis D gives up 226. The Bison could make this a long afternoon for the visitors. NDSU has scored 9 of their 19 TDs through the air.

[Mvemjsunpx]

eou @ PSU
Spread - (not listed)
Sagarin - (N.A.)
Massey - Viks by 35

UCD @ NDSU
Spread - Bison by 25.5
Sagarin - Bison by 27
Massey - Bison by 23

SAC @ FRES
Spread - Bulldogs by 22
Sagarin - Bulldogs by 17
Massey - Bulldogs by 35

EWU @ IDA
Spread - Eagles by 11.5
Sagarin - Eagles by 9
Massey - Eagles by 7

ISU @ UNI
Spread - Panthers by 14
Sagarin - Panthers by 17
Massey - Panthers by 10

SUU @ SDKST
Spread - Jackrabbits by 28.5
Sagarin - Jackrabbits by 29
Massey - Jackrabbits by 28

NAU @ ILST
Spread - Redbirds by 11
Sagarin - Redbirds by 5
Massey - Redbirds by 13

MONM @ UMT
Spread - Griz by 23.5
Sagarin - Griz by 22
Massey - Griz by 22

NFOLK @ MSU
Spread - Bobcats by 27
Sagarin - Bobcats by 25
Massey - Bobcats by 31

SDK @ NOCO
Spread - Coyotes by 6
Sagarin - Coyotes by 8
Massey - Coyotes by 4

[JALMOND]

Three weeks in to the season and I've been hitting at 11 out of 12 every week. This week has to change, and not only that there are only 10 games involving Big Sky teams this week. Currently at 33-3 and this week's attempt at perfection.

EWU at UI---The Eagles defense has been the problem for them so far while the Vandals started off pretty bad and may now be coming around. Vandals defense held a good FBS team and had a chance to win last week. This game may be closer than people expect...EWU 33, UI 31.

ISU at Northern Iowa (Mo Valley)---Northern Iowa continues on their trek through the Big Sky, this time facing a beleaguered Bengals team searching for some offense. The Bengals defense may try to keep the score from getting out of hand...Northern Iowa 31, ISU 7.

Monmouth (Big South) at UM---The Grizzlies had some good moments last week and seem to be trending upwards every week. They go home and welcome a good Big South team to their home turf. Will there be any remembrances of last week?...UM 48, Monmouth 7.

Norfolk State (MEAC) at MSU---The Bobcats came home last week after a tough road win in hostile Missouri Valley country. Things should be a bit easier this weekend as they head home and find a decent MEAC team. No problems here...MSU 35, Norfolk State 7.

NAU at Illinois State (Mo Valley)---This will be a good test for the Lumberjacks, coming off a solid win over a DII team and now must go on the road to face one of the better Mo Valley teams. A good showing is expected at least, but a win?...Illinois State 28, NAU 13.

South Dakota (Mo Valley) at UNC---Can the Bears compete in the conference this year? Last week certainly makes one think that they can't. They do get a Mo Valley team that is equally struggling and needing a win. Will it matter?...South Dakota 26, UNC 18.

Eastern Oregon (NAIA) at PSU---The Vikings continue their non conference slate coming down to the NAIA level this weekend. This game should not be much of a contest but the Vikings still can't afford to look past any opponent...PSU 48, Eastern Oregon 14.

SAC at Fresno State (FBS Mtn West)---The Hornets have looked impressive so far and put everyone on notice this year. Impressive this week would be a win over an FBS team, or at least keep it fairly close...Fresno State 38, SAC 24.

SUU at South Dakota State (Mo Valley)---The Thunderbirds finally got a win last week against a fellow FCS school from the Southland. Have they turned the corner? Their reward is to face one of the nation's best this weekend on the road...South Dakota State 42, SUU 7.

UCD at North Dakota State (Mo Valley)---Everyone is wondering how good is this Aggies team and so far they have not disappointed their fanbase. They go on the road and face the team everyone is gunning for this year. Can they get the win?...North Dakota State 28, UCD 24.

Only missed the Idaho/EWU game. 9-1 this week, puts me at 42-4 for the year. Pretty close on some of the scores.