Big Sky Predictions 11-8

[JALMOND]

Three weeks to go in this crazy conference season. Another weekend to try to sort this race out. A full slate of conference games again this weekend and a few good ones on tap. Some teams trying to prove that last week was just an aberration and some trying to continue what they did. I split last week which puts me at 60-17 for the year. Here is my attempt at perfection this week.

CP at ISU---The Mustangs are coming off a perplexing home loss to the Vikings last week while the Bengals are hoping to ride the optimism that was generated in their road win at UC Davis. The Bengals, fresh off their win are at home this weekend, and have all the momentum from last week...ISU 35, CP 30.

UCD at UI---The Aggies were trying to continue their undefeated run in the conference until their stunning home loss last week to the Bengals. The Vandals have their hot quarterback back and they are steamrolling the competition. Can they get this one, too? It is at their place so probably...UI 31, UCD 24.

WSU at MSU---The Wildcats gave a little scare to the Grizzlies at home last week and hope to improve on it this week. But heading into the Bobcats home, after they put a whipping on the poor Bears last week, does not bode well for the Wildcats. The Bobcats should be able to roll in this, too... MSU 45, WSU 10.

UNC at NAU---The Bears have been scaring people left and right, but haven't got the wins. They succumbed early last weekend against the Bobcats. The Lumberjacks are hoping to right the ship and get back to winning, but it hasn't been easy at all. They need to get this home win in a big way...NAU 28, UNC 24.

SAC at PSU---The Hornets are looking quite a bit better that at the beginning of conference play and now look like a legitimate contender. They head out on the road to meet the Vikings who finally broke through and got a win last week. Can they get a home win or do the Hornets have enough...SAC 28, PSU 14.

EWU at UM---Another minor rivalry games, the Eagles are hoping to bounce back to winning in the conference with a sound road win this weekend. But the Grizzlies haven't lost yet. The Eagles are coming off a loss last week, while the Grizzlies got a win last week. This one, the Grizzlies take it...UM 40, EWU 24.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Sac State 42-22 Portland St. — The Viks are allowing 6.7 yards-per-carry, which is dead last in FCS; that doesn't bode well against the run-happy Hornets

Davis 34-27 Fightin' Taters — The Aggies are last in the Big Sky in sacks allowed, but the Vandals are last in the league in sacks obtained

Calol Poly 27-37 Idaho St. — These two teams couldn't have had more different results last week

NoCo 20-35 NAU — NAU's only ever home loss to the Bears was a blowout win they had to forfeit in 1964

EWU 21-49 Montana — Eastern Washington hasn't been remotely competitive against good teams this year

Weber 7-41 Montana St. — Weber hasn't been remotely competitive against good teams this year

[Mvemjsunpx]

Spreads are the "consensus" numbers from actionnetwork.com


SAC @ PORTST
Spread: Hornets by 23.5
Sagarin: Hornets by 12
Massey: Hornets by 11

UCD @ IDA
Spread: Aggies by 2.5
Sagarin: Vandals by <1
Massey: Vandals by 2

CP @ IDST
Spread: Bengals by 5.5
Sagarin: Bengals by 6
Massey: Bengals by 7

NOCO @ NAU
Spread: 'Jacks by 11.5
Sagarin: 'Jacks by 12
Massey: 'Jacks by 17

EWU @ UMT
Spread: Griz by 30.5
Sagarin: Griz by 22
Massey: Griz by 17

WEB @ MTST
Spread: Bobcats by 28.5
Sagarin: Bobcats by 29
Massey: Bobcats by 28

[canyoncat]

SAC vs PSU: SAC
UCD vs Idaho: Idaho
Cal Ploy vs ISU: ISU
UNC vs NAU: NAU
EWU vs UM: UM
MSU vs WSU: MSU

[SeattleGriz]

Eastern played amazing at WA Griz. A shit ton of contested catches and methodical execution. Was a great game.

Poor EWU QB. Original 4th stringer plays amazing and unfortunately muffs the hike as he needs to spike. Fumble. Griz recover. Game over. EWU around the 5 yard line with a one chance to win left on clock.