Big Sky Predictions 11-9

[JALMOND]

I am at 61-15 for the year with three weeks to go. Still a shot at 70 correct guesses but I need to stay on the positive side each week. Last week was perfect but this week there is one extra game. Here are my predictions for this week's Big Sky games.

EWU at UNC---The Eagles took the top team on last week and looked decent while it was at their place. The Bears couldn't get anything to go right against the other top team, and really, the Bears have not looked good outside of the Weber State game. Will it snow in Greeley this weekend?...EWU 32, UNC 28.

ISU at WSU---Rivalry game on paper and this looks to be a good game. The Bengals have been running hot and cold all year and are coming off a bye week last week so they should be rested. The Wildcats started off hot but have since cooled off quite a bit, but it is at their house. Snow, anyone?...ISU 21, WSU 10.

SAC at MSU---The Hornets completed the easy stretch of their conference schedule and didn't look good in any of those games. On the other side, the Bobcats have been destroying everyone and everything in their path so far. Can the Hornets reverse the trend, both for themselves and the Bobcats?...MSU 48, SAC 14.

UI at PSU---The Vandals were looking sharp heading into the bye week, which came at a good time to get healthy. The Vikings continued on the gauntlet, but came home last week with a mild surprising win. But, the Vandals are playing for the playoffs and won't look past this game at the Vikings' expense...UI 24, PSU 7.

NAU at CP---The Lumberjacks have been the conference darling all year now and they are in a prime position to get the conference five playoff berths. However, they hit the road this week with a matchup over a feisty Mustangs team that, while they don't have many wins, have given fits to a few...NAU 28, CP 14.

UCD at UM---The Aggies head into Missoula with no FCS losses and strong performances since their near loss at Portland State. The Grizzlies have been on a tear since their bye week, allowing one touchdown in the last two games. The Aggies may want this one, but the Grizzlies are rolling right now...UM 24, UCD 14.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Idaho 34-24 Portland St. — Dante Chachere has either been amazing or terrible over the last month—nothing in-between

NAU 27-14 Cal Poly — It's simple for the Lumberjacks: win out & they're in, lose a game & they're out

Idaho St. 27-38 Weblol — Weber has fallen off a cliff since their upset win in Missoula, but still… WEBER - ALWAYS - BEATS - IDAHO - STATE

Davis 34-27 Montana — The Griz defense has looked good against anemic offenses, but that's not what they're facing here

Sac State 21-45 Montana St. — First time in six years the Hornets are playing a game without any postseason hopes

EWU 34-20 NoCo — If the Eagle defense can't stop the Bears, they can't stop anybody

[SeattleGriz]

Idaho 34-24 Portland St. — Dante Chachere has either been amazing or terrible over the last month—nothing in-between

NAU 27-14 Cal Poly — It's simple for the Lumberjacks: win out & they're in, lose a game & they're out

Idaho St. 27-38 Weblol — Weber has fallen off a cliff since their upset win in Missoula, but still… WEBER - ALWAYS - BEATS - IDAHO - STATE

Davis 34-27 Montana — The Griz defense has looked good against anemic offenses, but that's not what they're facing here

Sac State 21-45 Montana St. — First time in six years the Hornets are playing a game without any postseason hopes

EWU 34-20 NoCo — If the Eagle defense can't stop the Bears, they can't stop anybody

Yep on Griz D. Hoping it was mostly the new players and that spate of injuries as to how bad the D was looking. This will be a good barometer

[JALMOND]

I am at 61-15 for the year with three weeks to go. Still a shot at 70 correct guesses but I need to stay on the positive side each week. Last week was perfect but this week there is one extra game. Here are my predictions for this week's Big Sky games.

EWU at UNC---The Eagles took the top team on last week and looked decent while it was at their place. The Bears couldn't get anything to go right against the other top team, and really, the Bears have not looked good outside of the Weber State game. Will it snow in Greeley this weekend?...EWU 32, UNC 28.

ISU at WSU---Rivalry game on paper and this looks to be a good game. The Bengals have been running hot and cold all year and are coming off a bye week last week so they should be rested. The Wildcats started off hot but have since cooled off quite a bit, but it is at their house. Snow, anyone?...ISU 21, WSU 10.

SAC at MSU---The Hornets completed the easy stretch of their conference schedule and didn't look good in any of those games. On the other side, the Bobcats have been destroying everyone and everything in their path so far. Can the Hornets reverse the trend, both for themselves and the Bobcats?...MSU 48, SAC 14.

UI at PSU---The Vandals were looking sharp heading into the bye week, which came at a good time to get healthy. The Vikings continued on the gauntlet, but came home last week with a mild surprising win. But, the Vandals are playing for the playoffs and won't look past this game at the Vikings' expense...UI 24, PSU 7.

NAU at CP---The Lumberjacks have been the conference darling all year now and they are in a prime position to get the conference five playoff berths. However, they hit the road this week with a matchup over a feisty Mustangs team that, while they don't have many wins, have given fits to a few...NAU 28, CP 14.

UCD at UM---The Aggies head into Missoula with no FCS losses and strong performances since their near loss at Portland State. The Grizzlies have been on a tear since their bye week, allowing one touchdown in the last two games. The Aggies may want this one, but the Grizzlies are rolling right now...UM 24, UCD 14.

5-1 this week. Griz couldn't come through for me. 66-16 for the year.