Big Sky Predictions 9-8

[AZGrizFan]

34-14 App State over UM – I think the travel and cold and loud stadium are too much for UM.

I'll take the Griz and 20 points for $1,000 please Alex.

[Grizalltheway]

34-14 App State over UM – I think the travel and cold and loud stadium are too much for UM.

I'll take the Griz and 20 points for $1,000 please Alex.

Ditto. I don't have a problem with people picking App, but by 3 TDs? Jeeeeezus.

[Gil Dobie]

I can see Sac St and EWU pulling FBS wins this weekend.

We are not knocking off CU in that altitude. CU didn’t look overly impressive last week against CSU, but they were tough up front on D and the offense has potential. I just hope we can avoid major injuries and it would be nice to hang with the Buffs for a couple of quarters.

And excellent preview J.

I'm still betting against the ex-Kansas QB led Buff's, unless they switch QB's, Sac St has a chance.

[Darell1976]

I picked all the home teams...except Montana State.

[cats2506]

I picked all the home teams...except Montana State.

Me too, except I also picked PSU too

[JackParty]

[quote][/quote]Northern Arizona @ UNLV

With the loss of both starting QB and starting running back, what will happen to NAU? Well for starters, a loss to the Rebels

FYI - Both Zach Bauman and Cary Grossert with start for NAU against UNLV.

[GoAgs72]

My official prediction for UC Davis/SJSU is 28-14 San Jose but it could go anywhere from a close win by UC Davis to a complete blowout by SJSU. San Jose is definitely better than the last time we played them and won. UC Davis is maybe a little better.

[SDHornet]

I'll take the Griz and 20 points for $1,000 please Alex.

Ditto. I don't have a problem with people picking App, but by 3 TDs? Jeeeeezus.

[JackParty]

EWU at Washington State - I think WSU is going to come out angry after a beat down last week.
Black Hills State at ISU - ISU should roll here, they showed they are improved over last year.
UM at Appalachian State - I want to say the Griz will win this one but I have to go with the home team on this one. A win by either team in this one will not be a shock for me. A really lopsided afair by either team would be for me.
MSU at Drake - Kitties should win here
NAU at Nevada-Las Vegas - UNLV should win this one pretty easy after what we saw out of NAU last week. I hope they improve......
Mesa College at UNC - UNC had better get it done here.
PSU at UND - going with the home field here.
Sac State at Colorado - Colorado lost last week to Col St so they should be pretty hungry for a W.
SUU at California - I'd love to see SUU knock off Cal but I don't think it will happen.
UCD at San Jose State - San Jose st will prevail but will be closer than many of the other FBS vs FCS games IMO.
WSU at Brigham Young - BYU is a much better team the Fresno and it could get ugly but betting Bronco pulls the starters as early as possible to rest up for Utah the following week.

Winners
Washington State
Idaho State
Appalachian State
Montana State
NAU
Northern Colorado
Portland State
Colorado
Cal
San Jose State
BYU

[Wildcat Ryan]

Northern Arizona @ UNLV

With the loss of both starting QB and starting running back, what will happen to NAU? Well for starters, a loss to the Rebels

FYI - Both Zach Bauman and Cary Grossert with start for NAU against UNLV.

Sweet, great to hear they are ok

[Gil Dobie]

Going with EWU and Sac St FBS wins and Montana with a big road win.

EWU
ISU
UM
MSU
UNLV
Mesa College
UND
Sac State
California
San Jose State
Brigham Young

[Gil Dobie]

We are not knocking off CU in that altitude. CU didn’t look overly impressive last week against CSU, but they were tough up front on D and the offense has potential. I just hope we can avoid major injuries and it would be nice to hang with the Buffs for a couple of quarters.

And excellent preview J.

I'm still betting against the ex-Kansas QB led Buff's, unless they switch QB's, Sac St has a chance.

Congrats Sac St

[Screamin_Eagle174]

EWU 31 at Washington State 27
Black Hills State 7 at ISU 35
UM 24 at Appalachian State 34
MSU 28 at Drake 10
NAU 13 at Nevada-Las Vegas 28
Mesa College 6 at UNC 35
PSU 28 at UND 24
Sac State 17 at Colorado 31
SUU 14 at California 38
UCD 10 at San Jose State 28
WSU 7 at Brigham Young 45

Damn, my predictions have been pretty close so far, except for the winners of the Sac/CU and EWU/WSU games.

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[JALMOND]

After the first week I stand at 12-1, having failed to see that EWU was better than Idaho, even on a bad day. This week, my attempt once again at perfection as the games get more difficult. This week is more of an example of how I distinguish between Big Sky schools and non-Big Sky schools as UNLV and BYU both will be written out. Here are my predictions, have at them...

EWU at Washington State---After their win last weekend at Idaho, the Eagles return to the Palouse, this time to face the big school there. Unlike, Idaho, Washington State has no plans to go independent or head to the Big Sky permanently, unless they lose regularly to the Big Sky...Washington State 28, EWU 24.

Black Hills State at ISU---Last week, the Bengals showed off a strong passing attack, which was impressive enough even without Rumble. However, their defense could not keep up, which should not be a problem here...ISU 42, Black Hills State 17.

UM at Appalachian State---One of the casualties of the Grizzlies odd offseason is that this game was set to show two top teams in the FCS. Appalachian State comes in fresh and ready to go, the Grizzlies are still trying to find themselves ...Appalachian State 38, UM 24.

MSU at Drake---Speaking of odd, here is the top team in the Big Sky going on the road to play at a team in the Pioneer Conference. The Bobcats should not have any problems here, but weird things can happen on the road. They shouldn't happen here, though...MSU 31, Drake 18.

NAU at Nevada-Las Vegas---The Jacks lost a bunch last week and not just a blowout game. They continue the FBS schedule by going to Las Vegas. It shouldn't be as tough but then again, it could be. Hauck versus Souers...Nevada Las Vegas 31, NAU 10.

Mesa College at UNC---Finally, the Bears get to play a lower division opponent after having to face Utah in the first week. Mesa College may be DII, but Lindenwood last year was NAIA. Still, the Bears should have enough to get their first win in two years...UNC 17, Mesa College 10.

PSU at UND---The first game involving two BIg Sky schools, however officially it is a non-conference game. The former Sioux dismantled South Dakota Mines completely while the Vikings got past a strong Carroll College team. I'd feel better about this game if it was in Portland...UND 28, PSU 20.

Sac State at Colorado---The Hornets head into Pac-12 country after falling short to the WAC's (and soon to be independent) New Mexico State. Impressive fact is that the Hornets won their last game against the Pac-12, however this is a different year...Colorado 31, Sac State 20.

SUU at California---The Thunderbirds came into the conference with an ugly loss to their in state brethren, Utah State. Now they have to head out to the Pac-12 and face a strong California team. Will their quarterback get on track in this game? Come on, it is the Pac-12...California 42, SUU 12.

UCD at San Jose State---Interesting game in that last week, the Aggies were using their underrated offense to smother Azusa Pacific. The defense was there but where did the offense come from. If that continues here, they may have a shot. But San Jose State gave Stanford all they could handle...San Jose State 35, UCD 17.

WSU at Brigham Young---The Wildcats stayed with Fresno State for one half, then the floodgates opened in the second half. They get to venture to the other side of SLC with a trip to Brigham Young. What a reward for the loss to Fresno State. Better result? Ummm, no...Brigham Young 31, WSU 21.

OK week, I guess. 9-2, puts me at 21-3 for the year so far. Need to get better.

[SDHornet]

I can see Sac St and EWU pulling FBS wins this weekend.

We are not knocking off CU in that altitude. CU didn’t look overly impressive last week against CSU, but they were tough up front on D and the offense has potential. I just hope we can avoid major injuries and it would be nice to hang with the Buffs for a couple of quarters.

And excellent preview J.

Wow I couldn't have been more wrong.