Big Sky Predictions 8-31
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 11:29 pm
After the week 0 pick, I am at 1-0 and looking to carry forward my perfect streak. Everyone plays in week 1 including Montana State who was the lone participant in week 0. Two games on Thursday and the rest on Saturday. Here are my picks in the conference for this week's games and my attempt to remain perfect.
Thursday
Monmouth (FCS CAA) at EWU---The Eagles get a good test in their first game of the season, a home tilt against a team from the CAA. Will they make it back to the playoffs this year? This should be a good start for them...EWU 31, Monmouth 20.
SAC at San Jose State (FBS Mtn West)---The Hornets are hoping to stay in the playoff chase this year, and remain in contention for the conference crown, but it may be a tall order. The conference already got a good win over the Mtn West. Can they get another?...San Jose State 35, SAC 14.
Saturday
PSU at Washington State (FBS Pac-2)---The Vikings start off their extremely ambitious schedule with one of two games against the FBS. But, their most recent success started with a win at Washington State. Can they must up enough to do it again?...Washington State 31, PSU 14.
Lincoln, CA (NAIA Independent) at NAU---The Lumberjacks get to play against the walking doormat in close proximity to the conference. This should be a great opportunity to try new players and new plays, and still be able to start with a win...NAU 56, Lincoln, CA 7.
UCD at California (FBS ACC)---The Aggies have a strong team coming in, and they make the short trek to play their bigger brothers down the road, who may be a step behind. Do the Aggies have enough to spring an upset on their brethren?...California 28, UCD 21.
ISU at Oregon State (FBS Pac-2)---The Bengals get the opportunity play an upper division foe that had everything up and leave during the summer. Could the Bengals surprise the Pac-2 here and get a win. Are they that strong themselves?...Oregon State 38, ISU 10.
UNC at Incarnate Word (FCS Southland)---What do the Bears have coming back and is it enough to get a win over a strong quality FCS opponent on the road? Well, this is a return game from last year and the Bears didn't do much then...Incarnate Word 38, UNC 14
UI at Oregon (FBS Big 10)---The Vandals have a strong team and will go into this game thinking they can win it, even if it is against one of the top teams in all of FBS. And they do not look past any Big Sky teams either...Oregon 56, UI 14.
CP at San Diego (FCS Pioneer)---The Mustangs may be better than last year on paper but their opponent is as well. The Mustangs could still find themselves on the losing end of this game, even if they play well...San Diego 28, CP 14.
Missouri State (FCS Missouri Valley) at UM---The Grizzlies come storming in loaded on both sides of the ball. They just need to find someone who can steer the ship. Until that happens, their defense will keep them in games, just like last year...UM 31, Missouri State 7.
MSU at Utah Tech (FCS United)---Fresh from their week 0 victory, the Bobcats head back to the FCS ranks and go down the road to play a United foe. Will they be riding the momentum from an impressive FBS win last week and get this one as well?...MSU 35, Utah Tech 14.
WSU at Washington (FBS Big 10)---At least it is not Oregon. The Wildcats will still have their hands full, taking on a new team from the Big 10. Uncertainty and conference play starting next week may force them to treat this as a tryout for better things...Washington 42, WSU 10.
Thursday
Monmouth (FCS CAA) at EWU---The Eagles get a good test in their first game of the season, a home tilt against a team from the CAA. Will they make it back to the playoffs this year? This should be a good start for them...EWU 31, Monmouth 20.
SAC at San Jose State (FBS Mtn West)---The Hornets are hoping to stay in the playoff chase this year, and remain in contention for the conference crown, but it may be a tall order. The conference already got a good win over the Mtn West. Can they get another?...San Jose State 35, SAC 14.
Saturday
PSU at Washington State (FBS Pac-2)---The Vikings start off their extremely ambitious schedule with one of two games against the FBS. But, their most recent success started with a win at Washington State. Can they must up enough to do it again?...Washington State 31, PSU 14.
Lincoln, CA (NAIA Independent) at NAU---The Lumberjacks get to play against the walking doormat in close proximity to the conference. This should be a great opportunity to try new players and new plays, and still be able to start with a win...NAU 56, Lincoln, CA 7.
UCD at California (FBS ACC)---The Aggies have a strong team coming in, and they make the short trek to play their bigger brothers down the road, who may be a step behind. Do the Aggies have enough to spring an upset on their brethren?...California 28, UCD 21.
ISU at Oregon State (FBS Pac-2)---The Bengals get the opportunity play an upper division foe that had everything up and leave during the summer. Could the Bengals surprise the Pac-2 here and get a win. Are they that strong themselves?...Oregon State 38, ISU 10.
UNC at Incarnate Word (FCS Southland)---What do the Bears have coming back and is it enough to get a win over a strong quality FCS opponent on the road? Well, this is a return game from last year and the Bears didn't do much then...Incarnate Word 38, UNC 14
UI at Oregon (FBS Big 10)---The Vandals have a strong team and will go into this game thinking they can win it, even if it is against one of the top teams in all of FBS. And they do not look past any Big Sky teams either...Oregon 56, UI 14.
CP at San Diego (FCS Pioneer)---The Mustangs may be better than last year on paper but their opponent is as well. The Mustangs could still find themselves on the losing end of this game, even if they play well...San Diego 28, CP 14.
Missouri State (FCS Missouri Valley) at UM---The Grizzlies come storming in loaded on both sides of the ball. They just need to find someone who can steer the ship. Until that happens, their defense will keep them in games, just like last year...UM 31, Missouri State 7.
MSU at Utah Tech (FCS United)---Fresh from their week 0 victory, the Bobcats head back to the FCS ranks and go down the road to play a United foe. Will they be riding the momentum from an impressive FBS win last week and get this one as well?...MSU 35, Utah Tech 14.
WSU at Washington (FBS Big 10)---At least it is not Oregon. The Wildcats will still have their hands full, taking on a new team from the Big 10. Uncertainty and conference play starting next week may force them to treat this as a tryout for better things...Washington 42, WSU 10.