Southern Illinois @ #3 North Dakota State

[BisoNation]

Southern Illinois @ #3 North Dakota State
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargodome
Saturday, October 27, 2012
2:37pm CST

Big game in Fargo this weekend. The Salukis are still in the fight for a playoff spot and a win this weekend get's them that much closer. The Bison have proven they can be picked off at home by teams who aren't supposed to win. Southern Illinois and Dale Lennon have always played the Bison well. Last year was a 9-3 NDSU victory and by far the fewest points they scored all year. I'm expecting a Bison victory but am a little scared. Bison should be a little healthier this week I think they get Colville and Smith back. I think Vraa is the only one who will be out. Should be a great game in Valley play this weekend.

NDSU-USD highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlmjyZpry8Y" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Southern Illinois-YSU highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWqI9JJVtsE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[BisoNation]

Bison Video Blog Preview

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2012/1 ... s-preview/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[LDopaPDX]

I think SIU has enough talent and momentum to compete in this game, but NDSU is too good. When you have a defense like the Bison, it covers a lot of sins on offense. Southern Illy can D up well too, so I wouldn't be expecting a lot of points, but I'd be shocked if the upset occurs.

[BisoNation]

Bison game preview w/ Bohl Press Conference
http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml ... =205717981" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

SIU game preview
http://www.siusalukis.com/sports/m-foot ... 12aag.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Dale Lennon Press Conference
http://www.siusalukis.com/allaccess/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Gil Dobie]

A lot of injuries hitting the Bison team.
SIU is peaking just in time for conference play.
I see a close, hard fought game.

[skinny_uncle]

A lot of injuries hitting the Bison team.
SIU is peaking just in time for conference play.
I see a close, hard fought game.

...and probably a defensive struggle like last year.

[BisoNation]

Bison gameday! Can't wait for another great MVFC matchup.

[BisoNation]

Bison just forced a fumble and recovered, officials blew it dead early. Terrible call, still early.

[BisoNation]

Bison defender falls down, SIU scores. 7-0. SIU ball back pinned back.

[BisoNation]

I hate playing these guys...7-0 SIU end of 1st qtr bison driving.

[BisoNation]

7-7 good drive by NDSU.

[SuperHornet]

I still say NDSU wins in a rout.

[BisoNation]

Jensen hit and fumbled returned for a TD. 14-7 SIU. NDSU better team, but this flukey shit keeps happening to us.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Jensen hit and fumbled returned for a TD. 14-7 SIU. NDSU better team, but this flukey shit keeps happening to us.

[BisoNation]

14-10 SIU at the half, Bison will get the ball to start 2nd half.

[BisoNation]

You think you've seen bad officiating, TWO TERRIBLE calls/no calls by the officials just cost NDSU 2 chances at a first down. Field Goal blocked. Still 14-10.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

You think you've seen bad officiating, TWO TERRIBLE calls/no calls by the officials just cost NDSU 2 chances at a first down. Field Goal blocked. Still 14-10.

Bill Fette working today?

[BisoNation]

17-10 start of 4th quarter. Bison driving, need to punch it in.

[BisoNation]

17-17.

[BisoNation]

Bison win 23-17.

[BisoNation]

Tell you what, not happy with the officiating in this one and the Bison didn't do some things they needed to do, but I have to hand it to SIU. They made the plays they needed to make. Bison just wore them down in the end.

Very thankful to be done with this one, on to Missouri State, who apparently isn't a walkover anymore...go figure.

Go Bison!

[skinny_uncle]

Congrats, Bison. Tough game for us.

[BisoNation]

NDSU highlights from this afternoon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQep7Ahh8cI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;