#6 Georgia Southern @ #1 North Dakota State

[grizzaholic]

GSU 28
NDSU 24

First time ever that Grizza and Kleany agree.

[BlackFalkin]

If wofford had a decent 3rd down passing attack, ndsu is toast. Honestly! Ndsu's defense won that game. It was t even ndsu's defense it was the 100% predictability of woffords offense. I was not impressed by ndsu. I was more impressed by Georgia southern's road win. However it is tough to beat a good team at home.


My prediction? Too close to call. Good luck! See ya in frisco

[FargoBison]

GSU is similar with no passing offense...but instead add a more athletic QB to the mix and take away EB and replace him with Swope(who is good but not EB).

That said NDSU held Wofford to zero offensive points, I'd say that is kind of impressive.

[ming01]

when a team actually puts up 28 on ndsu this season i will believe it. until then its just wishful thinking and down right stupidity to think that gsu will. this isnt saying they cant win but i dont see them scoring 20

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

when a team actually puts up 28 on ndsu this season i will believe it. until then its just wishful thinking and down right stupidity to think that gsu will. this isnt saying they cant win but i dont see them scoring 20

This here.

The most points given up this year is 21.

Plus, the Bison have given up a total of 37 points in the last 6 playoffs games.

I like the Bison's chances.

[Gil Dobie]

NDSU Alumni FCS Playoff watch parties in 16 states.

Link

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Looking forward to the 'chess match' between the GSU offense and the Bison defense.

NDSU's offense needs to keep drives going and not turn it over. Keeping the GSU offense off the field will definitely help.

Brian Shepard (SS) is back and will give some depth in the backfield and special teams.


GO BISON

[Mvemjsunpx]

What could be more exciting than a rematch? Well, I can think of a lot of things… like actually having new teams playing—but this is OK too, I guess. Anyway… if the past several weeks of North Dakota State games are any indication, offense will be totally irrelevant in this game and everything will be decided by the defenses. The Bison D will shut their opponent down completely, and their offense will give the opponent defense most all their team's points. NDSU could be overdue for a loss given their complete lack of a passing game since midseason, but I think the Eagles are more overdue because of their complete lack of field goal kicking. That could set Georgia Southern up for late-game tragedy with points coming at an absolute premium in this contest.

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- Georgia Southern
      
      Running Backs - Georgia Southern
      
      Receivers/TEs - North Dakota St.
      
      Offensive Line - Georgia Southern
      
      
      Defensive Line - North Dakota St.
      
      Linebackers --- North Dakota St.
      
      Secondary ---- North Dakota St.
      
      
      Kicking ------ North Dakota St.
      
      Punting ------ (push)
      
      Return Teams - North Dakota St.
      
      Kickoffs ------ Georgia Southern
      
      
      
      
      
      • Georgia Southern 14-20 North Dakota St.

[mrklean]

GO EAGLES!
GATA!

[Ivytalk]

NDSU Alumni FCS Playoff watch parties in 16 states.

Link

Let's see now...North Dakota...South Dakota...don't tell me!...Minnesota...uh...ummm... I give up! What are the other 13?

[Cap'n Cat]

Eagles 39
Prairie Poopers 13

[BisoNation]

Eagles 39
Prairie Poopers 13

[Gil Dobie]

NDSU Alumni FCS Playoff watch parties in 16 states.

Link

Let's see now...North Dakota...South Dakota...don't tell me!...Minnesota...uh...ummm... I give up! What are the other 13?

I thought you were hosting the one in NY?

[htownbearkat]

good luck Bison! looking forward to a rematch in Frisco.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Eagles 39
Prairie Poopers 13

You've picked against the Bison all year, keep the trend going.

LOL...no way GSU scores 39....

[Gil Dobie]

Eagles 39
Prairie Poopers 13

You've picked against the Bison all year, keep the trend going.

LOL...no way GSU scores 39....

It's the official Kiss of Death for Georgia Southern.

[bison95]

Eagles 39
Prairie Poopers 13

Feeling much better about the game now!

[Gil Dobie]

Bison media blog pre-game

NDSU vs GSU pre-game link

[Gil Dobie]

They just said that a road team has not won a semifinal game since 2008.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Go Eagles!

[grizzaholic]

15 minutes til game time.

[Gil Dobie]

I'm stuck at work until 7pm. Have the radio in the car set to the game for the half hour drive home.

[grizzaholic]

I'm stuck at work until 7pm. Have the radio in the car set to the game for the half hour drive home.

Isn't there an establishment with refreshments and possibly nourishment near work where you could catch the game from the start?

[Gil Dobie]

I'm stuck at work until 7pm. Have the radio in the car set to the game for the half hour drive home.

Isn't there an establishment with refreshments and possibly nourishment near work where you could catch the game from the start?

Yes, there are several NDSU viewing parties in the city, but getting there is just long as going home on a Friday night. Anyway, I like the NDSU announcers better. Might be homers, but they know FCS.

[grizzaholic]

Isn't there an establishment with refreshments and possibly nourishment near work where you could catch the game from the start?

Yes, there are several NDSU viewing parties in the city, but getting there is just long as going home on a Friday night. Anyway, I like the NDSU announcers better. Might be homers, but they know FCS.

That sucks...unless you have your DVR set up to record the game then when you get home you can just start the game, and watch without commercials.