Big Sky Predictions 9-12

[JALMOND]

After a rough start to the season with all conference games off the bat, I rebounded nicely and now sit at 16-3 for the year. This week has another round of non-conference games, including a game involving two conference members in a non-conference matchup. Some good games on tap this weekend, with the possibility existing that the conference may be able to eke out a scalp or two. Here are this week's predictions.

CP at San Jose State (FBS Mountain West)---The Mustangs have looked good in their first two games of the season. But they move up a level and play on the road. The Mountain West may be down, but the Mustangs may have drawn the top dog...San Jose State 38, CP 14.

Lamar (FCS Southland) at UI---The Vandals haven't got going quite yet this season, but they have their home opener this weekend. They play a non-conference game against one of the top dogs in the Southland conference. May be a tough test, but the Dome is tough to play...UI 28, Lamar 24.

EWU at South Dakota (FCS Missouri Valley)---The Eagles continue their foray into the Missouri Valley conference, this time heading out on the road to face one of the top hitters in that conference. The Eagles can turn it into a shootout, but can they get the win?...South Dakota 45, EWU 30.

UTU at UM---A non-conference game involving two conference members, and the Trailblazers continue their welcoming into the conference, this time playing the Grizzlies in their home den. A tough place for anyone to play and the Trailblazers may find that out...UM 45, UTU 10.

WSU at Colorado (FBS Big 12)---The Wildcats have had some impressive outings in the first two weeks of the season. They have shone a penchant for scoring. But as they move up a level this weekend, can they still score against a Big 12 team?...Colorado 38, WSU 7.

UCD at Southern Methodist (FBS ACC)---It may take them awhile, but the Aggies have shown they are a formidable foe. They play up a level this weekend against an opponent playing on a short week. Anything to keep it close and have a chance at the end...Southern Methodist 38, UCD 28.

UNC at Wyoming (FBS Mountain West)---This is not really the start of the season that the Bears were hoping for. Now they move up a level and make the short trip across the border to face a team that most FCS teams could battle. But can the Bears?...Wyoming 24, UNC 12.

San Diego (FCS Pioneer) at ISU---The Bengals got the big win last week after making the short trip south and emerging with a FBS scalp. The darlings of the conference, they now return home and bring in a team from the Pioneer League. This should be easier...ISU 48, San Diego 10.

SUU at Colorado State (FBS Pac-12)---The Thunderbirds found themselves in a shootout last week and got a good home win. They step up a level this weekend into the Pac-12 for a tough matchup. Are they good enough to get the conference's second Pac-12 scalp?...Colorado State 28, SUU 20.

Incarnate Word (FCS Southland) at NAU---The Lumberjacks have had no surprises yet this season. They got a conference home win in Week 0 and took a tough loss while playing up a level last week. They return home, bringing in a representative from the Southland...Incarnate Word 24, NAU 17.

North Dakota (FCS Missouri Valley) at PSU---The Vikings looked strong for the first quarter in stepping up a level last weekend, only to not be able to sustain it. They come back home this weekend, welcoming a former conference foe. But it is a good foe...North Dakota 38, PSU 7.

MSU at Nevada (FBS Mountain West)---The Bobcats have been steamrolling the opposition so far this season. But they move up a level and play a good team from the Mountain West. A good test for the Bobcats. Are they the better team here?...MSU 31, Nevada 30.

[kalm]

I’m in no way predicting a win but Eastern’s defense was improved last year. They added size up front and this is a really talented secondary. Holding teams under 400 yards total and 140 rushing is the goal.

[canyoncat]

EWU vs South Dakota = South Dakota
UT Tech vs UM = UM
WSU vs Colorado = Colorado
UC Davis vs SMU = SMU
UNC vs Wyoming = Wyoming
UIW vs NAU = NAU
San Diego vs ISU = ISU
Southern Utah vs Colorado State = Colorado State
Lamar vs Idaho = Idaho
Cal Poly vs San Jose State = San Jose State
UND vs PSU = PSU
MSU vs Nevada = MSU, though not very confident in this but going with MSU anyway.

Dumb pick last week with Idaho beating Utah, typo on that but it is a loss

10-2 last week
15-4 over all

[SuperHornet]

SJ State (CA) d. Cow Poly 42-6

Idalol d. Lamar (TX) 27-24

South Dakota d. E. Washington 42-38

Montana d. UT Tech 72-0

Colorado d. Weber State (UT) 28-10

Manure Pile d. Death Penalty U (TX) 35-31

Wyoming d. N. Colorado 24-3

U of San Diego (CA) d. ID State 21-17

CO State d. S. Utah 49-6

Incarnate Word (TX) d. N. Arizona 34-29

North Dakota d. Portland State (OR) 56-0

MT State d. Nevada 42-13

Out-of-Conference

Sac State (CA) d. Fresno State (CA) 35-27

[Mvemjsunpx]

Saturday

EWUlol 22-38 SoDak — Coyote QB Austin Modrzewski has 9 total TDs and 0 INTs so far this season

NoDak 42-21 Portland St. — Are the Vikings any better than LIU?

Cal Poly 21-41 SJSU — San Jose's a beatable FBS, but probably not for Cal Poly

Davis 17-52 SMU — It's supposed to be 98º in Dallas tomorrow

Lamar 27-28 Idaho — First of 3 straight tough games in the Kibbie Dome

San Diego 13-45 Idaho St. — This could get really ugly if the Bengals don't take the first half off like they did against VMI

Suutah 28-42 Colorado St. — SUU likes to play close games, so this one could be interesting

Weber 10-45 Neon Deions — The Buffs get their easiest opponent of the Deion era

UIW 24-31 NAU — Can Incarnate Word return to their pre-2025 form?

Utah Tech 14-49 Montana — The Griz offense has been inconsistent, but Utah Tech's has been nonexistent

Former Choates 31-27 Choates — This one looks a bit murkier after Nevada's surprising blowout of WKU

NoCo 14-28 Wyoming — The Cowboys haven't definitively blown out an FCS opponent since 2017

[Mvemjsunpx]

Spreads are the "consensus" numbers from actionnetwork.com


EWU @ SDK
Spread: Coyotes by 16.5
Sagarin: Coyotes by 12
Massey: Coyotes by 11

UND @ PORTST
Spread: Fighting Hawks by 25.5
Sagarin: Fighting Hawks by 11
Massey: Fighting Hawks by 18

CP @ SJSU
Spread: Spartans by 20.5
Sagarin: Spartans by 15
Massey: Spartans by 23

UCD @ SMU
Spread: Mustangs by 29.5
Sagarin: Mustangs by 24
Massey: Mustangs by 32

LAM @ IDA
Spread: Vandals by 2.5
Sagarin: Vandals by 5
Massey: Vandals by 14

USD @ IDST
Spread: Bengals by 25.5
Sagarin: Bengals by 18
Massey: Bengals by 28

SUU @ CSU
Spread: Rams by 20.5
Sagarin: Rams by 10
Massey: Rams by 14

WEB @ CU
Spread: Buffs by 34.5
Sagarin: Buffs by 24
Massey: Buffs by 33

UIW @ NAU
Spread: Lumberjacks by 4.5
Sagarin: Lumberjacks by 5
Massey: Lumberjacks by 7

UTU @ UMT
Spread: Griz by 38.5
Sagarin: Griz by 24
Massey: Griz by 31

MTST @ NEV
Spread: Bobcats by 3.5
Sagarin: Bobcats by 5
Massey: Bobcats by 3

[BlackFalkin]

MSU beats Nevada by 20

[JALMOND]

After a rough start to the season with all conference games off the bat, I rebounded nicely and now sit at 16-3 for the year. This week has another round of non-conference games, including a game involving two conference members in a non-conference matchup. Some good games on tap this weekend, with the possibility existing that the conference may be able to eke out a scalp or two. Here are this week's predictions.

CP at San Jose State (FBS Mountain West)---The Mustangs have looked good in their first two games of the season. But they move up a level and play on the road. The Mountain West may be down, but the Mustangs may have drawn the top dog...San Jose State 38, CP 14.

Lamar (FCS Southland) at UI---The Vandals haven't got going quite yet this season, but they have their home opener this weekend. They play a non-conference game against one of the top dogs in the Southland conference. May be a tough test, but the Dome is tough to play...UI 28, Lamar 24.

EWU at South Dakota (FCS Missouri Valley)---The Eagles continue their foray into the Missouri Valley conference, this time heading out on the road to face one of the top hitters in that conference. The Eagles can turn it into a shootout, but can they get the win?...South Dakota 45, EWU 30.

UTU at UM---A non-conference game involving two conference members, and the Trailblazers continue their welcoming into the conference, this time playing the Grizzlies in their home den. A tough place for anyone to play and the Trailblazers may find that out...UM 45, UTU 10.

WSU at Colorado (FBS Big 12)---The Wildcats have had some impressive outings in the first two weeks of the season. They have shone a penchant for scoring. But as they move up a level this weekend, can they still score against a Big 12 team?...Colorado 38, WSU 7.

UCD at Southern Methodist (FBS ACC)---It may take them awhile, but the Aggies have shown they are a formidable foe. They play up a level this weekend against an opponent playing on a short week. Anything to keep it close and have a chance at the end...Southern Methodist 38, UCD 28.

UNC at Wyoming (FBS Mountain West)---This is not really the start of the season that the Bears were hoping for. Now they move up a level and make the short trip across the border to face a team that most FCS teams could battle. But can the Bears?...Wyoming 24, UNC 12.

San Diego (FCS Pioneer) at ISU---The Bengals got the big win last week after making the short trip south and emerging with a FBS scalp. The darlings of the conference, they now return home and bring in a team from the Pioneer League. This should be easier...ISU 48, San Diego 10.

SUU at Colorado State (FBS Pac-12)---The Thunderbirds found themselves in a shootout last week and got a good home win. They step up a level this weekend into the Pac-12 for a tough matchup. Are they good enough to get the conference's second Pac-12 scalp?...Colorado State 28, SUU 20.

Incarnate Word (FCS Southland) at NAU---The Lumberjacks have had no surprises yet this season. They got a conference home win in Week 0 and took a tough loss while playing up a level last week. They return home, bringing in a representative from the Southland...Incarnate Word 24, NAU 17.

North Dakota (FCS Missouri Valley) at PSU---The Vikings looked strong for the first quarter in stepping up a level last weekend, only to not be able to sustain it. They come back home this weekend, welcoming a former conference foe. But it is a good foe...North Dakota 38, PSU 7.

MSU at Nevada (FBS Mountain West)---The Bobcats have been steamrolling the opposition so far this season. But they move up a level and play a good team from the Mountain West. A good test for the Bobcats. Are they the better team here?...MSU 31, Nevada 30.

10-2 this week, 26-5 overall. OK so far, I guess.

[kalm]

After a rough start to the season with all conference games off the bat, I rebounded nicely and now sit at 16-3 for the year. This week has another round of non-conference games, including a game involving two conference members in a non-conference matchup. Some good games on tap this weekend, with the possibility existing that the conference may be able to eke out a scalp or two. Here are this week's predictions.

CP at San Jose State (FBS Mountain West)---The Mustangs have looked good in their first two games of the season. But they move up a level and play on the road. The Mountain West may be down, but the Mustangs may have drawn the top dog...San Jose State 38, CP 14.

Lamar (FCS Southland) at UI---The Vandals haven't got going quite yet this season, but they have their home opener this weekend. They play a non-conference game against one of the top dogs in the Southland conference. May be a tough test, but the Dome is tough to play...UI 28, Lamar 24.

EWU at South Dakota (FCS Missouri Valley)---The Eagles continue their foray into the Missouri Valley conference, this time heading out on the road to face one of the top hitters in that conference. The Eagles can turn it into a shootout, but can they get the win?...South Dakota 45, EWU 30.

UTU at UM---A non-conference game involving two conference members, and the Trailblazers continue their welcoming into the conference, this time playing the Grizzlies in their home den. A tough place for anyone to play and the Trailblazers may find that out...UM 45, UTU 10.

WSU at Colorado (FBS Big 12)---The Wildcats have had some impressive outings in the first two weeks of the season. They have shone a penchant for scoring. But as they move up a level this weekend, can they still score against a Big 12 team?...Colorado 38, WSU 7.

UCD at Southern Methodist (FBS ACC)---It may take them awhile, but the Aggies have shown they are a formidable foe. They play up a level this weekend against an opponent playing on a short week. Anything to keep it close and have a chance at the end...Southern Methodist 38, UCD 28.

UNC at Wyoming (FBS Mountain West)---This is not really the start of the season that the Bears were hoping for. Now they move up a level and make the short trip across the border to face a team that most FCS teams could battle. But can the Bears?...Wyoming 24, UNC 12.

San Diego (FCS Pioneer) at ISU---The Bengals got the big win last week after making the short trip south and emerging with a FBS scalp. The darlings of the conference, they now return home and bring in a team from the Pioneer League. This should be easier...ISU 48, San Diego 10.

SUU at Colorado State (FBS Pac-12)---The Thunderbirds found themselves in a shootout last week and got a good home win. They step up a level this weekend into the Pac-12 for a tough matchup. Are they good enough to get the conference's second Pac-12 scalp?...Colorado State 28, SUU 20.

Incarnate Word (FCS Southland) at NAU---The Lumberjacks have had no surprises yet this season. They got a conference home win in Week 0 and took a tough loss while playing up a level last week. They return home, bringing in a representative from the Southland...Incarnate Word 24, NAU 17.

North Dakota (FCS Missouri Valley) at PSU---The Vikings looked strong for the first quarter in stepping up a level last weekend, only to not be able to sustain it. They come back home this weekend, welcoming a former conference foe. But it is a good foe...North Dakota 38, PSU 7.

MSU at Nevada (FBS Mountain West)---The Bobcats have been steamrolling the opposition so far this season. But they move up a level and play a good team from the Mountain West. A good test for the Bobcats. Are they the better team here?...MSU 31, Nevada 30.

10-2 this week, 26-5 overall. OK so far, I guess.

I’d say that’s pretty damned good.