Big Sky Predictions 8-30

[JALMOND]

Yes I know it says 8-3 which is Saturday and that there are actually four games being played on Thursday involving Big Sky teams. Everyone is on the road for the openers except for Northern Colorado which opens next weekend, and EWU which opened last weekend. Currently I am at 1-0, having correctly picked the game last week. Another perfect weekend will go a long way when the games will be much tougher.

CP at New Mexico State---The Mustangs venture on the road and face the Sun Belt's new member in New Mexico State. While the Mustangs do have some holes to fill from last season, they are still not in as bad of shape as New Mexico State. Take the upset, if you can call it that...CP 38, New Mexico State 35.

Montana-Western at EWU---While everyone else is playing their first game of the season, both of these teams are playing their second game. Montana-Western may have manhandled Montana Tech last week but they are definitely not at the same level as the Eagles. Or Sam Houston State for that matter...EWU 56, Montana-Western 13.

ISU at Utah---The Kramer era continues for the Bengals and starts with a short trip south to play the Pac-12 Utah team. A win would definitely be surprising, and just keeping it close may raise a few eyebrows across the conference...Utah 27, ISU 14.

UM at Wyoming---The Grizzlies think they have the horses to be in the elite class nationally and they may be right. They are stepping up a level (maybe not that high of a step) to face the Mountain West's Wyoming team, boasting a new coach and a new system. The Grizzlies can win it, but the new coaching regime at Wyoming won't want to answer those type of questions...Wyoming 26, UM 24.

MSU at Arkansas State---The Bobcats enter the new season without McGhee and opponents can recall how they looked without him last season. The new era begins with a trip to the Sun Belt and Arkansas State. Maybe the Bobcats can get the win, but it won't be easy...Arkansas State 32, MSU 10.

UND at San Jose State---The first step in rebuilding is always the hardest and the first game can be downright awful. Perhaps the No-Names could have beaten San Jose State last season. But that, of course was last season...San Jose State 48, UND 7.

NAU at San Diego State---The Lumberjacks start off their season with a trip to the Mountain West's San Diego State team. The Lumberjacks have enough to make the game somewhat interesting but not enough to get the upset...San Diego State 48, NAU 24.

PSU at Oregon State---Oregon State has not had much success against the Big Sky in recent years, losing to Sacramento State three years ago, and losing to Eastern Washington last year. Can the Vikings carry on the domination against Oregon State? Umm, no, Oregon State is pretty mad right now...Oregon State 45, PSU 12.

Sac State at Incarnate Word---Most Big Sky schools are playing up a level, but the Hornets head out to welcome Incarnate Word to the FCS. Incarnate Word has had a good history in football and in their FCS opener, would love to get the win. But the Hornets prevail...Sac State 31, Incarnate Word 21.

SUU at Nevada---The Thunderbirds start this year's campaign by going on the road to Nevada. If their defense can somehow keep it close, the Thunderbirds could surprise in this game. But that is asking a lot, going up against a strong offense...Nevada 35, SUU 14.

UCD at Stanford---The Aggies could possibly be really good this season. They could surprise some people and play really tough all year. But in this opener they have to face Stanford. And Stanford will make them look really bad...Stanford 48, UCD 7.

WSU at Arizona State---The next attempt to return to football glory for the Wildcats starts with a road game in the desert at Arizona State. The Wildcats may surprise some as the year goes on, but no surprises here...Arizona State 45, WSU 14.

[SDHornet]

CP at New Mexico State---NMSU squeaks it out. Probably pick CP is Ivory was still on the team. NMSU by 1 TD.

Montana-Western at EWU---EWU rolls by 5+ TDs.

ISU at Utah--- Utah rolls ISU by 3+ TDs.

UM at Wyoming---Wyoming squeaks out a win, but I'll be pulling for a BSC win. Wyoming by 1 TD.

MSU at Arkansas State---I know nothing about Ark State, but am going with them anyways. ASU by 2+ TDs.

UND at San Jose State---SJSU begins their decent back to reality with Fales gone, but UND has too many questions marks this early in the season. SJSU by 4+ TDs.

NAU at San Diego State---I think this one will be close early on, but the Aztecs eventually pull away. SDSU by 3+ TDs.

PSU at Oregon State---Oregon State in a rout...their fans having not experienced much success against the BSC in recent years storm the field. OSU by 3+ TDs.

Sac State at Incarnate Word---The Sears Era gets off on a good start with a rout over a newly transitioned Southland team. Sac State by 3+ TDs.

SUU at Nevada---No idea on what returns for either team. SUU keeps it close but Nevada pulls away late. Wolfpack by 2+ TDs.

davis at Stanford---Stanford in a curbstomp. Cardinal by 4+ TDs.

WSU at Arizona State---Sun Devils score early and often. ASU by 4+ TDs.

[Wildcat Ryan]

Cal Poly-23
New Mexico State- 30

Montana Western- 0
Eastern Washinton- 55

Idaho State- 10
Utah- 55

Montana- 28
Wyoming- 30

Montana State- 17
Arkansas State- 27

North Dakota- 19
San Jose State- 34

Northern Arizona- 30
San Diego State- 52

Portland State- 9
Oregon State- 40

Sacramento State- 38
Incarnate Word- 17

Southern Utah- 12
Nevada- 28

UC Davis- 3
Stanford- 61

Weber State- 17
Arizona State-60

[Mvemjsunpx]

Thursday

Cal Poly 28-31 New Mexico St. — CP is actually favored here, but losing Ivory will be the difference

Idaho St. 14-62 Utah — Yet another ISU season without a non-conf. game that will tell us anything about them

Weber 10-63 Zona St. — For the love of God, Weber! Just play a fucking DII already!

NoDak 13-48 San Jose St. — New coach in Grand Forks, but no more Hardin & Golladay


Saturday

MT-Western 17-59 EWU — Where would you rather be on a Saturday night… Cheney or Dillon?

Portland St. 28-56 Oregon St. — The Viks can score, but have no hope of stopping Mannion & co.

Davis 13-55 Stanford — Stanford isn't the same team they were 9 years ago

Sac State 42-21 UIW— The coaching change & Texas humidity could be issues, but Sac has a bit more talent

Suutah 10-38 Nevada — Last year's flukey magic won't be a factor for the T-Birds in Reno

NAU 14-41 San Diego St. — Too many question marks for the 'Jacks to upset an FBS school

Montana 28-24 Wyoming — Both teams have issues, but only the Griz have Jordan Johnson

Montana St. 17-35 Arkansas St. — Hopefully MSU won't get a key player hurt on the final play of this FBS game

[Wildcat Ryan]

Thursday

Cal Poly 28-31 New Mexico St. — CP is actually favored here, but losing Ivory will be the difference

Idaho St. 14-62 Utah — Yet another ISU season without a non-conf. game that will tell us anything about them

Weber 10-63 Zona St. — For the love of God, Weber! Just play a **** DII already!

NoDak 13-48 San Jose St. — New coach in Grand Forks, but no more Hardin & Golladay


Saturday

MT-Western 17-59 EWU — Where would you rather be on a Saturday night… Cheney or Dillon?

Portland St. 28-56 Oregon St. — The Viks can score, but have no hope of stopping Mannion & co.

Davis 13-55 Stanford — Stanford isn't the same team they were 9 years ago

Sac State 42-21 UIW— The coaching change & Texas humidity could be issues, but Sac has a bit more talent

Suutah 10-38 Nevada — Last year's flukey magic won't be a factor for the T-Birds in Reno

NAU 14-41 San Diego St. — Too many question marks for the 'Jacks to upset an FBS school

Montana 28-24 Wyoming — Both teams have issues, but only the Griz have Jordan Johnson

Montana St. 17-35 Arkansas St. — Hopefully MSU won't get a key player hurt on the final play of this FBS game

Hey at least we stopped scheduling 2 FBS games a year , and honestly as much as I would love one extra home game a year, I quite like the All D-1 Schedule.

[bincitysioux]

WINNERS:

Cal Poly
Eastern Washington
Utah
Montana
Arkansas St.
North Dakota
San Diego St.
Oregon St.
Sac St.
Nevada
Stanford
Arizona St.

[Grizalltheway]

MT-Western 17-59 EWU — Where would you rather be on a Saturday night… Cheney or Dillon?

DILLON, MOTHAFUCKA!!

[SuperHornet]

CP
Utah
AZ State
SJ State
EWU
OR State
UCD
Sac State
UNR
SDSU
Montana
MT State

[uofmman1122]

CP
Utah
AZ State
SJ State
EWU
OR State
UCD
Sac State
UNR
SDSU
Montana
MT State

lol

[JALMOND]

Yes I know it says 8-3 which is Saturday and that there are actually four games being played on Thursday involving Big Sky teams. Everyone is on the road for the openers except for Northern Colorado which opens next weekend, and EWU which opened last weekend. Currently I am at 1-0, having correctly picked the game last week. Another perfect weekend will go a long way when the games will be much tougher.

CP at New Mexico State---The Mustangs venture on the road and face the Sun Belt's new member in New Mexico State. While the Mustangs do have some holes to fill from last season, they are still not in as bad of shape as New Mexico State. Take the upset, if you can call it that...CP 38, New Mexico State 35.

Montana-Western at EWU---While everyone else is playing their first game of the season, both of these teams are playing their second game. Montana-Western may have manhandled Montana Tech last week but they are definitely not at the same level as the Eagles. Or Sam Houston State for that matter...EWU 56, Montana-Western 13.

ISU at Utah---The Kramer era continues for the Bengals and starts with a short trip south to play the Pac-12 Utah team. A win would definitely be surprising, and just keeping it close may raise a few eyebrows across the conference...Utah 27, ISU 14.

UM at Wyoming---The Grizzlies think they have the horses to be in the elite class nationally and they may be right. They are stepping up a level (maybe not that high of a step) to face the Mountain West's Wyoming team, boasting a new coach and a new system. The Grizzlies can win it, but the new coaching regime at Wyoming won't want to answer those type of questions...Wyoming 26, UM 24.

MSU at Arkansas State---The Bobcats enter the new season without McGhee and opponents can recall how they looked without him last season. The new era begins with a trip to the Sun Belt and Arkansas State. Maybe the Bobcats can get the win, but it won't be easy...Arkansas State 32, MSU 10.

UND at San Jose State---The first step in rebuilding is always the hardest and the first game can be downright awful. Perhaps the No-Names could have beaten San Jose State last season. But that, of course was last season...San Jose State 48, UND 7.

NAU at San Diego State---The Lumberjacks start off their season with a trip to the Mountain West's San Diego State team. The Lumberjacks have enough to make the game somewhat interesting but not enough to get the upset...San Diego State 48, NAU 24.

PSU at Oregon State---Oregon State has not had much success against the Big Sky in recent years, losing to Sacramento State three years ago, and losing to Eastern Washington last year. Can the Vikings carry on the domination against Oregon State? Umm, no, Oregon State is pretty mad right now...Oregon State 45, PSU 12.

Sac State at Incarnate Word---Most Big Sky schools are playing up a level, but the Hornets head out to welcome Incarnate Word to the FCS. Incarnate Word has had a good history in football and in their FCS opener, would love to get the win. But the Hornets prevail...Sac State 31, Incarnate Word 21.

SUU at Nevada---The Thunderbirds start this year's campaign by going on the road to Nevada. If their defense can somehow keep it close, the Thunderbirds could surprise in this game. But that is asking a lot, going up against a strong offense...Nevada 35, SUU 14.

UCD at Stanford---The Aggies could possibly be really good this season. They could surprise some people and play really tough all year. But in this opener they have to face Stanford. And Stanford will make them look really bad...Stanford 48, UCD 7.

WSU at Arizona State---The next attempt to return to football glory for the Wildcats starts with a road game in the desert at Arizona State. The Wildcats may surprise some as the year goes on, but no surprises here...Arizona State 45, WSU 14.

11-1 for the weekend. 12-1 so far. Gotta love that Weber/Arizona State score.

[EWURanger]

Forgot to post on this thread, but 12-0 in the Big Sky Challenge.