#1 NDSU vs #13 (FBS) Iowa

[dewey]

I noticed that there wasn't a thread about the #1 NDSU and #13 (FBS) Iowa yet.

Here is an article from the Fargo Forum about Iowa preparing for NDSU.

http://www.inforum.com/sports/4114441-iowa-defense-takes-big-step-forward-preparing-ndsu

Here is an article from the Iowa City Press Citizen about NDSU.
http://www.press-citizen.com/story/sports/college/columnists/chad-leistikow/2016/09/13/north-dakota-state-bison-fans-tickets-protecting-kinnick-stadium/90329606/

Dewey

[RootinFerDukes]

If ndsu wins, this is their biggest win in program history. It would tie JMU for the second biggest cfb upset in history when we beat #13 Virginia Tech.

Given that you all had to go to overtime against charleston southern and eastern Washington, I feel that you all may not quite be dominant enough to beat a ranked fbs team.

Isn't Iowa always overrated though? Screw them.

[Grizalltheway]

If ndsu wins, this is their biggest win in program history. It would tie JMU for the second biggest cfb upset in history when we beat #13 Virginia Tech.

Given that you all had to go to overtime against charleston southern and eastern Washington, I feel that you all may not quite be dominant enough to beat a ranked fbs team.

Isn't Iowa always overrated though? Screw them.
Uhh, does App over Michigan not count anymore? They were definitely FCS at the time.

[PantherRob82]

There's no way Iowa scores 40. :)

[TheKingpin28]

This is not a fair game. Everyone on my dad's side, sans my father and I, will be wearing black and gold. My father's sisters and brother always wanted me to know that Iowa football is life and nothing else matters. So I have a special place in my heart for them, so rooting against them is going to be very hard to do. I would love to see NDSU win, but at the same time, and Iowa loss would really suck.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

If ndsu wins, this is their biggest win in program history. It would tie JMU for the second biggest cfb upset in history when we beat #13 Virginia Tech.

Given that you all had to go to overtime against charleston southern and eastern Washington, I feel that you all may not quite be dominant enough to beat a ranked fbs team.

Isn't Iowa always overrated though? Screw them.


Iowa will be tough but if the Bison play error free, they have a chance.

[The Yo Show]

You better believe I'm rooting for the Bison for this one!

[Redbird007]

The downside to winning 5 consecutive FCS national championships is that there is no way in h*ll Iowa is going to overlook NDSU. This would be a huge huge upset especially post Wentz.

edit addition....though I have a son that is a senior at Iowa I will be silently pulling for the Bison.

[The Yo Show]

Uhh, does App over Michigan not count anymore? They were definitely FCS at the time.

That's probably why the post refers to JMU and this game (if the bison win) as tied for #2. Probably has App over Michigan as #1 biggest cfb upset in history.

[dewey]

Here is an interview with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talking about NDSU.

http://hawkeyenation.com/football/ferentz-talks-iowa-vs-ndsu

This would be the biggest regular season win for NDSU. National championships mean more than regular season games IMHO.

Dewey

[PantherRob82]

I think the Bison could win. If we could pick the best Bison team over the past 5 years in their prime I would put money on them. Iowa is always overrated. See the Rose Bowl.

[Milktruck74]

Uhh, does App over Michigan not count anymore? They were definitely FCS at the time.


It would tie JMU for the second biggest cfb upset in history when we beat #13 Virginia Tech.

Pretty sure Rootin is considering App St. the biggest upset.

[SD4ever]

If ndsu wins, this is their biggest win in program history. It would tie JMU for the second biggest cfb upset in history when we beat #13 Virginia Tech.

Given that you all had to go to overtime against charleston southern and eastern Washington, I feel that you all may not quite be dominant enough to beat a ranked fbs team.

Isn't Iowa always overrated though? Screw them.

Year in and year out for decades Iowa is THE most overrated major athletic program in the country. Especially focusing on Football and Men's Basketball. They alway manage to prove it in some way or another. As much as I detest NDSU I hope they beat the Hawkeyes. I would rub it into Iowa fans I know for the rest of my life. Gleefully!

[dewey]

Here is another article about the last 5 times NDSU beat an FBS team. Apparently they don't count according to this article since when NDSU played them they were not very good. These contracts are normally signed 4 or so years in advance and unless NDSU can predict the future they can only beat the team that is scheduled to play them whether or not they have been bad recently or not.

http://www.goiowaawesome.com/college-football/2016/09/421/rewinding-ndsu-s-five-year-win-streak-over-fbs-teams

Dewey

[Twentysix]

Iowa is #11

[Professor Chaos]

NDSU gets Junior OL, and 3rd year starter, Austin Kuhnert back for this game after his two game suspension to start the year. There are some injury questions in the defensive secondary however... which is questionable right now even without injuries. Those guys need to step up big time if NDSU has any shot to win. If the Bison win the turnover battle and avoid the penalties that they've been plagued with over the first couple games they have a shot.

I just don't see it though... too much has to go right and too little has to go wrong. I think Iowa wins by 17. I'll be there though and, being the homer that I am, I'll be pissed that day if my prediction is right.

The current line is NDSU +14.5. I'd say that's pretty fair but I'd have a hard time putting much money on the Bison right now with that line.

[Twentysix]

http://sportspolls.usatoday.com/ncaa/football/polls/coaches-poll/

[F'N Hawks]

NDSU gets Junior OL, and 3rd year starter, Austin Kuhnert back for this game after his two game suspension to start the year. There are some injury questions in the defensive secondary however... which is questionable right now even without injuries. Those guys need to step up big time if NDSU has any shot to win. If the Bison win the turnover battle and avoid the penalties that they've been plagued with over the first couple games they have a shot.

I just don't see it though... too much has to go right and too little has to go wrong. I think Iowa wins by 17. I'll be there though and, being the homer that I am, I'll be pissed that day if my prediction is right.

The current line is NDSU +14.5. I'd say that's pretty fair but I'd have a hard time putting much money on the Bison right now with that line.

Opened at 7.5

[RootinFerDukes]

Iowa has never lost to an Fcs team, right?

[TheKingpin28]

Iowa has never lost to an Fcs team, right?

Since the split, I believe they are 13-0

I had originally thought it was 11-0 but I forgot about the 2 most recent games

[Drblankstare]

This is a good Bison team, im sure its a playoff team, it's not a team that's going to beat Iowa. The pass defense, kicking game and penalties will be what does them in. I think they'll be competitive, but I'll agree with Chaos, 17 seems about right.

Commence the sandbagging jokes

[Christiank22]

I'm going to this game, initially with the hope we would pull off the W like we did when I went to Iowa State. It has now turned into me going to enjoy the atmosphere and experience of 70,000+ at a football stadium. I am not completely counting us out, but I am aware this is a TALL TALL task especially with the way this team is looking.

If this was the 2013 team though, I would bet money 2013 NDSU would beat Iowa. Maybe its the green and gold goggles but that team was top 15 in ALL of college football.

The better question is this, is gameday going to talk about this game and make picks?

[underdawg]

The Bison will go undefeated winning, 13 straight games all in over time

[Christiank22]

The Bison will go undefeated winning, 13 straight games all in over time

As a Denver Broncos fan, the way this season is looking for both teams I don't think my heart can handle that....

[Grizalltheway]

That's probably why the post refers to JMU and this game (if the bison win) as tied for #2. Probably has App over Michigan as #1 biggest cfb upset in history.

Doh! Reading is fundamental.

[BisonFan02]

I think the Bison are going to get a taste of their own medicine trying to go into Kinnick and match the physicality of Iowa.....gonna be interesting.

[Twentysix]

Maybe two ot victories in a row lit a fire. One can hope.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

I think the Bison are going to get a taste of their own medicine trying to go into Kinnick and match the physicality of Iowa.....gonna be interesting.

I would agree that the fact that Iowa plays a similar brand of football as the Bison is probably not good for the Bison.

[SUUTbird]

I would agree that the fact that Iowa plays a similar brand of football as the Bison is probably not good for the Bison.

With the strength of NDSU's defense being their front 7 I would say this would be the best offense for their defense to face. EWU proved that a spread it out through it all over the field type offense is probably their biggest weakness but putting 40 points on them.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I would agree that the fact that Iowa plays a similar brand of football as the Bison is probably not good for the Bison.

Or maybe this is why they match up style wise. This is a better match up for the Bison. Tougher team but better match up.

I think the Bison will rise to the occasion.....now will it be a win? We'll see. I'll be there to see it.

[POD Knows]

With the strength of NDSU's defense being their front 7 I would say this would be the best offense for their defense to face. EWU proved that a spread it out through it all over the field type offense is probably their biggest weakness but putting 40 points on them.

I agree with this. Our weakness is our secondary, we match up better against Iowa than EWU, that being said Iowa could drop a bunch of points on us as they are pretty balanced.

[Bisonator]

This Bison team is no where as physical or fundamentally sound enough to beat this Iowa team. It would take a perfect game from NDSU and some mistakes from Iowa to win it. As always AGS but I think this ones going to be ugly. Hope I'm wrong but hey if it's a beat down maybe FBS teams will start returning our calls again.

[MSUBobcat]

Here is another article about the last 5 times NDSU beat an FBS team. Apparently they don't count according to this article since when NDSU played them they were not very good. These contracts are normally signed 4 or so years in advance and unless NDSU can predict the future they can only beat the team that is scheduled to play them whether or not they have been bad recently or not.

http://www.goiowaawesome.com/college-football/2016/09/421/rewinding-ndsu-s-five-year-win-streak-over-fbs-teams

Dewey

Ironic how the "author" brings up the 2014 win over ISU, carefully saying they won 2 games and finished winless in the Big 12, but omitting that Iowa lost to that same terrible team. At home.🤔

[dewey]

Ironic how the "author" brings up the 2014 win over ISU, carefully saying they won 2 games and finished winless in the Big 12, but omitting that Iowa lost to that same terrible team. At home.🤔

Funny how that was forgotten.

Dewey

[RootinFerDukes]

This Bison team is no where as physical or fundamentally sound enough to beat this Iowa team. It would take a perfect game from NDSU and some mistakes from Iowa to win it. As always AGS but I think this ones going to be ugly. Hope I'm wrong but hey if it's a beat down maybe FBS teams will start returning our calls again.

A perfect game from the FCS team and a poor game from the FBS team is pretty much the ingredients needed for every upset. We beat Tech in 2010 because they couldn't stop fumbling away the football. Our defense wanted more than theirs did.

[Bison56]

Ironic how the "author" brings up the 2014 win over ISU, carefully saying they won 2 games and finished winless in the Big 12, but omitting that Iowa lost to that same terrible team. At home.樂

They always fail to mention that.

[dewey]

Here is a post on the Bison Media Blog about the FBS playoffs and bow 5 of the 8 playoff teams from the last two years have played an FCS team.

https://www.bisonmediazone.com/bye-bye-to-the-big-ten/

Here is a video from the Bison Media Blog preview of the NDSU IOWA game.

https://www.bisonmediazone.com/bison-media-zone-ndsu-at-iowa-preview/

Here is an article from the Fargo Forum with some quotes from Iowa HC Ferentz and NDSU HC Klieman. It is interesting that NDSU HC says he is "leery" about how NDSU will matchup physically with Iowa.

http://www.inforum.com/sports/bison/4114532-bison-first-caught-iowa-coach-ferentzs-attention-after-win-against-gophers

How NDSU matches up physically with Iowa who runs a similar type team is what I think concerns me the most.

Here is another article from the Fargo Forum about NDSU RB Lance Dunn getting to play in his home state and 1 hour and from 15 minutes from where he grew up.

http://www.inforum.com/sports/bison/4114493-ndsus-dunn-heading-back-his-home-state-high-confidence

Here is a picture from where I will be sitting for the game.

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Bison fans remember to wear green for the game.

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Dewey

[Professor Chaos]

One fact I found interesting about this matchup is that if you look at the Sagarin ratings of the two OOC opponents Iowa and NDSU have each played NDSU has played a tougher non-conference schedule.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/

99. EWU
104. Iowa St
131. CSU
135. Miami(OH)

Of course Iowa has handled their OOC opponents easily while NDSU has struggled to wins.


With the strength of NDSU's defense being their front 7 I would say this would be the best offense for their defense to face. EWU proved that a spread it out through it all over the field type offense is probably their biggest weakness but putting 40 points on them.


I agree with this. Our weakness is our secondary, we match up better against Iowa than EWU, that being said Iowa could drop a bunch of points on us as they are pretty balanced.
Good points. NDSU will need their dudes in the front 7 to play like dudes. I'm talking DeLuca, Tanguay, and Menard. Those guys all have Big Ten level ability and, for the first time in their careers, they're going to need to beat a team full of guys on the other side with Big Ten caliber ability.

[dgtw]

I have never seen an article where someone tried to downplay an FCS opponent.


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[Thumper 76]

Coming off of two overtime games isn't a good thing for NDSU. I think it will be the first time in a long time we've seen NDSU run out of gas against a FBS team in the second half.

[IBleedYellow]

Never tell me the odds.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Never tell me the odds.

The odds of that never happening are 5-1

[Bisonator]

Coming off of two overtime games isn't a good thing for NDSU. I think it will be the first time in a long time we've seen NDSU run out of gas against a FBS team in the second half.

Yeah those first 2 games didn't allow us to play some of the backups and build depth. Plus we've got some guys banged up. Not a good situation to face a top FBS team.

[Southern Bison]

Yeah those first 2 games didn't allow us to play some of the backups and build depth. Plus we've got some guys banged up. Not a good situation to face a top FBS team.
We opened at K-State for the '13 season so I assume we didn't have that "built depth" then either. The 1st two games of this season have given our 1st string & relievers plenty of game experience...much more than having a cupcake schedule.

No score prediction (head & heart are arguing)...just finish injury-free to prepare for MVFC & playoffs.

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[PantherRob82]

Coming off of two overtime games isn't a good thing for NDSU. I think it will be the first time in a long time we've seen NDSU run out of gas against a FBS team in the second half.

I'm sure those 3 plays of overtime against EWU really took it out of them. :p

[dewey]

(head & heart are arguing)...just finish injury-free to prepare for MVFC & playoffs.


This right here.

My heart says
NDSU 24
Iowa 21

My head says
NDSU 17
Iowa 31

Dewey

[Thumper 76]

I'm sure those 3 plays of overtime against EWU really took it out of them. :p

http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/11/You-know-why-GIF.gif

[F'N Hawks]

Line is up to 18.5. Started at 7.5 - that is F'n nutz.

Give me NDSU and 18.5, please. xdrunkyx

[Bisonator]

We opened at K-State for the '13 season so I assume we didn't have that "built depth" then either. The 1st two games of this season have given our 1st string & relievers plenty of game experience...much more than having a cupcake schedule.

No score prediction (head & heart are arguing)...just finish injury-free to prepare for MVFC & playoffs.

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That 2013 team was ladened with upper class players and even the backups had played quite a bit the previous year. It was also the first game of the season and they spent 2-3 weeks preparing for it. This years team isn't nearly as loaded with proven talent as 2013. Hopefully they grow up quick and correct their mistakes of the first 2 games. We'll see, as you mentioned I'm just hoping for no more injuries.

Edit: Also this years Iowa team would have thumped the 2013 K-state team.

[Professor Chaos]

What worries me maybe even more than the shaky secondary is NDSU's horrible punting. The last thing they can afford is to give Iowa short fields and, unless Koonce wakes up Saturday morning with a new right leg, that's bound to happen.

[centennial]

What worries me maybe even more than the shaky secondary is NDSU's horrible punting. The last thing they can afford is to give Iowa short fields and, unless Koonce wakes up Saturday morning with a new right leg, that's bound to happen.

We need to go to rugby style punts. Koonce is the worst punter I've seen at NDSU in the last 10 years.

[IBleedYellow]

We need to go to rugby style punts. Koonce is the worst punter I've seen at NDSU in the last 10 years.
He can't get distance.... It goes high... But never close to far enough.

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[REALBird]

NDSU Defense will be the key. If you can stop the Iowa run game and force a few turnovers I think you guys have a legit chance. Iowa played a weak schedule last year, but they looked damn good taking us down last year. I can't say it was competitive at all until they put in the second and third unit.

Should be a good one. Go Bison.

[UNIFanSince1983]

I am torn on this one. On one hand seeing the Hawks lose to an FCS school, and the meltdown that would go on would be hilarious. However, if NDSU wins you guys on this board my become even more unbearable. It is a conundrum.

My head says Iowa wins. They pretty much play the same style that NDSU does. That has seemed to be the best way to beat NDSU is by beating them at their own power football game. Dominating in the trenches which is something the Hawks under Ferentz have been very good at. So my head says Iowa while my heart probably says NDSU even if this board would be so unbearable.

[centennial]

He can't get distance.... It goes high... But never close to far enough.

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He has a good leg for the most part. He needs to just change the angle. If he can't learn that then rugby style is a little more risky but I'd rather do that than 35 yard punts.

[centennial]

Also about these 2 games. NDSU made a lot of mistakes in both of them, incredible amount of penalties. Most FBS teams will lose vs FCS with those kind of mistakes. NDSU did play with a real handicap. Also any FCS team playing NDSU is playing with house money, and does get their best effort.

With those things being said- if, big if, NDSU can limit mistakes, play like an underdog. Meaning we install some safety blitzes, play aggressive on defense ( not like EWU where the coaches played not to lose), I think we have a real chance. Also big will be if the secondary can actually turn their damn heads and play the ball. We need a more WCO dip and dunk so that we can burn Iowa for being too aggressive.

One other observation- NDSU wins, not sure Coach K isn't thrown a low level P5 / high level G5 offer.

[Professor Chaos]

FWIW, I believe this is the first game NDSU hasn't been favored to win on 5dimes since K-State on 8/30/2013.

...yes they were favored to beat Iowa St to begin the 2014 season IIRC.

EDIT: I believe SDSU 2015 was very close to a push but I still think the Bison were favored. I'll have to dig in that old thread to see.

[ElonFirefighter]

Uhh, does App over Michigan not count anymore? They were definitely FCS at the time.

Michigan was over rated ;)

[BisonTru]

Meaning we install some safety blitzes,

Not a fan of that one. Our secondary is the weakest unit. Bring a LB from time to time, but I have faith Menard and Tanguay can get some pressure even against this vaunted Oline.

[centennial]

Not a fan of that one. Our secondary is the weakest unit. Bring a LB from time to time, but I have faith Menard and Tanguay can get some pressure even against this vaunted Oline.

I can see where you are coming from. IMO if we want to win we will have to take risks. We will have to run an aggressive defense. Could we get burned- yes. Is it a gamble not playing safe? - No. We already have a losing hand, all things considered we probably lose this one, at that point you are playing with house money like CSU. We have nothing to lose. How Coach K plays this will show me a lot about him. Go in aggressive and getting burned is lot better than trying to only lose by 3 TD's. I said this on Bisonville as well- BC the best defense in FBS runs the aggressive defense philosophy quite successfully. NDSU was similarish, we have deviated away from this for some reason.

[BisonTru]

I can see where you are coming from. IMO if we want to win we will have to take risks. We will have to run an aggressive defense. Could we get burned- yes. Is it a gamble not playing safe? - No. We already have a losing hand, all things considered we probably lose this one, at that point you are playing with house money like CSU. We have nothing to lose. How Coach K plays this will show me a lot about him. Go in aggressive and getting burned is lot better than trying to only lose by 3 TD's. I said this on Bisonville as well- BC the best defense in FBS runs the aggressive defense philosophy quite successfully. NDSU was similarish, we have deviated away from this for some reason.

I disagree on the defense. What's made NDSU successful on D in the past and somewhat currently is great discipline. We rarely have guys out of position. I've never felt we ran an aggressive defense, maybe middle of the road, IMO. I really think against Iowa we don't need to re-invent the wheel. Just play our game. They aren't going to be able to run it down our throats with ease. Beathard is going to have to make plays and our DBs are going to need to counter and make plays.

Unfortunately with how young our secondary is I expect Iowa and Beathard to have some success. I think if we want to win this game we really need Stick to play well. Whether it's finding room to run or making throws.

Everyone seems to be down on our defense after that EWU game, but Iowa gave up 21 points to Miami. Eastern Illinois held Miami to 17. Massey still only has us as a 10 point dog. Crazier stuff has happened, and we were a 17 point dogs against KSU.

[Jackal]

Beathard will light up the Bison secondary. Iowa 38-10

[Green1]

I am torn on this one. On one hand seeing the Hawks lose to an FCS school, and the meltdown that would go on would be hilarious. However, if NDSU wins you guys on this board my become even more unbearable. It is a conundrum.

My head says Iowa wins. They pretty much play the same style that NDSU does. That has seemed to be the best way to beat NDSU is by beating them at their own power football game. Dominating in the trenches which is something the Hawks under Ferentz have been very good at. So my head says Iowa while my heart probably says NDSU even if this board would be so unbearable.



I really think you should root for NDSU. There is really no way that Bison fans could become MORE unbearable than what we already are. :D

[FearTheBeak]

I can't wait to watch this game, NDSU is as fundamentally sound as most teams they will face this year, and I doubt the Hawkeyes will be able to put up a lot of points
in this game. From somebody who was at the FCS championship game last year, I have seen the physicality and tenacity of NDSU.

Hope you guys Dumpster them, I'll be watching!

[Thumper 76]

I am torn on this one. On one hand seeing the Hawks lose to an FCS school, and the meltdown that would go on would be hilarious. However, if NDSU wins you guys on this board my become even more unbearable. It is a conundrum.

This is incredibly accurate.

[Bison56]

I am torn on this one. On one hand seeing the Hawks lose to an FCS school, and the meltdown that would go on would be hilarious. However, if NDSU wins you guys on this board my become even more unbearable. It is a conundrum.

My head says Iowa wins. They pretty much play the same style that NDSU does. That has seemed to be the best way to beat NDSU is by beating them at their own power football game. Dominating in the trenches which is something the Hawks under Ferentz have been very good at. So my head says Iowa while my heart probably says NDSU even if this board would be so unbearable.

Unsure what you are torn, seems like a win win for everyone.

[SUPharmacist]

I really think you should root for NDSU. There is really no way that Bison fans could become MORE unbearable than what we already are. :D

That sounds like a challenge.

[PantherRob82]

Unsure what you are torn, seems like a win win for everyone.

Exactly.

[dewey]

Here is a Fargo Forum article about NDSU welcoming back preseason all conference center Austin Kuhnert for this game.

http://www.inforum.com/sports/bison/4115155-lesson-learned-bison-welcome-kuhnert-back-lineup-against-iowa

Dewey

[Lehigh'98]

NDSU gives Iowa all they can handle, but come up just short. 30-27

[clenz]

Not as close as NDSU fans want to think.

[caribbeanhen]

NDSU is poised for a good beating

[Sycamore62]

I havent seen a whole lot of NDSU play with Stick at QB but what I do see (and Ive said this on AGS before) would make me worry that he runs the ball too unsafe for his health in the long term.

Every time I turn on one of his games, I see a run where I'm thinking "man those 2 yards were not worth you getting a huge hit on you"

[POD Knows]

NDSU will either lose by a lot, lose in a generally tight game or win in a tight game. Book it.

[Lehigh'98]

NDSU will either lose by a lot, lose in a generally tight game or win in a tight game. Book it.

You went out on limb with this one xbowx What is the consensus over on Bisonville for this one?

[Drblankstare]

You went out on limb with this one xbowx What is the consensus over on Bisonville for this one?

Everyone over there is too busy flame warring with Iowa trolls to have a consensus.

[POD Knows]

You went out on limb with this one xbowx What is the consensus over on Bisonville for this one?

I am not on Bisonville but every time I have made a prediction and used the phrase, 'book it", I have been wrong so I figured I would hedge my bets here. xlolx

My honest feeling is that NDSU has the potential to get thrashed in this game but Iowa sometimes has a tendency to drop a big, stinky deuce every once in a while, so I am holding out hope. I think it will be a 2+ TD win by Iowa but NDSU never ceases to amaze me, they find ways to win.

[Redbirdgrad]

Iowa by 24.

[BisonTru]

I am not on Bisonville but every time I have made a prediction and used the phrase, 'book it", I have been wrong so I figured I would hedge my bets here. xlolx

NDSU will lose, book it.

FYP. No need to hedge if you're consistently on one side or the other.

[POD Knows]

FYP. No need to hedge if you're consistently on one side or the other.

Yea, that works for me but I was hoping they would win by a lot as that was not one of my predicted outcomes.

[No_Skill]

What score differential would it take to drop NDSU from the #1 spot?

[centennial]

My gut feel is NDSU is losing by 2TD's. However, this team knows how to win. If Iowa gets complacent, or doesn't take NDSU seriously, they will lose. Coach K will need a good game plan.

[Lehigh'98]

Anyone watching so far this year has to think Iowa will win pretty big, but it's never that easy or we'd all be rich. As others have mentioned, Iowa may be a better matchup for NDSU than EWU was. Little more concerned with what I saw against CSU as they were able to get stops on the NDSU offense.

It will take some turnovers and a few mistakes from Iowa, but this could easily be another NDSU shocker.

[IBleedYellow]

Austin Kuhnert is going to be a key to this game.

[Schism55]

Austin Kuhnert is going to be a key to this game.
This.
Expect the Bison O line to play with lots of attitude and be able to run the ball pretty well.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

I have watched both Iowa and NDSU this year and there is no way Iowa wins this game.

Book it

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[ysubigred]

NDSU 5 UI 2

That's all!

:D

[Go Bison]

Austin Kuhnert is going to be a key to this game.

Do you think he plays center or do they move him to guard? Or does he and Volson both play? I am interested in watching what they do with him. On the defensive side of the ball I am curious who will be playing in the secondary for NDSU. If it is the same players that finished the game against EWU I feel it will be an ugly result for the Bison. If NDSU can get some of those players back that will help out a ton. I would have to say Iowa wins but not by the 3+ scores some are predicting.

[Twentysix]

I have watched both Iowa and NDSU this year and there is no way Iowa wins this game.

Book it

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The fountain of wisdom has spoken.

[centennial]

The fountain of wisdom has spoken.
Lakes is still here in spirit.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

I want both of you naysayers to report back here Saturday night and apologize, for being dickheads while the grownups are doing their thing.

[Silenoz]

I want both of you naysayers to report back here Saturday night and apologize, for being dickheads while the grownups are doing their thing.

Rank the following teams:

EWU, NDSU, UNI, UM, Iowa, Iowa State

[TheKingpin28]

I want both of you naysayers to report back here Saturday night and apologize, for being dickheads while the grownups are doing their thing.

Shots fired

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Rank the following teams:

EWU, NDSU, UNI, UM, Iowa, Iowa State

NDSU

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Rank the following teams:

EWU, NDSU, UNI, UM, Iowa, Iowa State

If I have to do the rest (not that it matters)

Iowa, UNI, Montana, EWU, Iowa St in that order

[UNIFanSince1983]

Bizon faithful your favorite Iowa news guy is at it again.

http://whotv.com/2016/09/15/whats-bugging-andy-bison-playing-hawkeyes-andy-calls-for-cancellation/

[Grizalltheway]

If I have to do the rest (not that it matters)

Iowa, UNI, Montana, EWU, Iowa St in that order

You don't seem to understand that if team A beats team B, team A is better until proven otherwise.

[Professor Chaos]

Bizon faithful your favorite Iowa news guy is at it again.

http://whotv.com/2016/09/15/whats-bugging-andy-bison-playing-hawkeyes-andy-calls-for-cancellation/
Not bad... not his best effort but still pretty good.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

You don't seem to understand that if team A beats team B, team A is better until proven otherwise.
That is your opinion

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[PantherRob82]

Fales? meh.

[Grizalltheway]

That is your opinion

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Yeah but I'm right

[Bisonator]

Bizon faithful your favorite Iowa news guy is at it again.

http://whotv.com/2016/09/15/whats-bugging-andy-bison-playing-hawkeyes-andy-calls-for-cancellation/

He needs new material, the fracking weather and ugly people stick is old. Just doesn't seem to be into it anymore.

[Silenoz]

If I have to do the rest (not that it matters)

Iowa, UNI, Montana, EWU, Iowa St in that order

So, need OT to beat EWU at home, without Kupp for half the game, but a mortal lock for a win in Kinnick?

I wouldn't put it past them, but even Bison fans think that's lolz

[Bisonator]

You don't seem to understand that if team A beats team B, team A is better until proven otherwise.

Lol so the Griz were better then the Bison in 2015 until the beat down in the PO's? I suppose USD is still better then NDSU until we play again.xcoffeex

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

GATW is the kind of guy that thought Montana was better than NDSU last year when NDSU gave away the opening game.

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[Grizalltheway]

Lol so the Griz were better then the Bison in 2015 until the beat down in the PO's? I suppose USD is still better then NDSU until we play again.xcoffeex

No I would say they proved they were better than USD by winning the national championship.

Any other questions?

[PantherRob82]

No I would say they proved they were better than USD by winning the national championship.

Any other questions?

Why? USD didn't get a shot at the championship. :D

[Thumper 76]

Why? USD didn't get a shot at the championship. :D

And they would have gotten a shot at it too if it weren't for those meddling Jackrabbits!


And Redbirds. And Panthers. And Penguins. Well honestly you can read their schedule as well as I can.

[BisonTru]

So, need OT to beat EWU at home, without Kupp for half the game, but a mortal lock for a win in Kinnick?

I wouldn't put it past them, but even Bison fans think that's lolz

I think Alfs spot on.😎

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Yeah but I'm right
No, you are a follower

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[thebootfitter]

A perfect game from the FCS team and a poor game from the FBS team is pretty much the ingredients needed for every upset. We beat Tech in 2010 because they couldn't stop fumbling away the football. Our defense wanted more than theirs did.
I respectfully disagree. Every Bison "upset" against FBS thus far has happened because NDSU was the better team. With K-State, I'd say they were peers on the field. There was nothing lightening in a bottle about those wins.

[POD Knows]

I have watched both Iowa and NDSU this year and there is no way Iowa wins this game.

Book it

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You ****er, you said book it, game over, Iowa 35 NDSU 14

[POD Knows]

He needs new material, the fracking weather and ugly people stick is old. Just doesn't seem to be into it anymore.

Yep, stale as ****, weak.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Do you think he plays center or do they move him to guard? Or does he and Volson both play? I am interested in watching what they do with him. On the defensive side of the ball I am curious who will be playing in the secondary for NDSU. If it is the same players that finished the game against EWU I feel it will be an ugly result for the Bison. If NDSU can get some of those players back that will help out a ton. I would have to say Iowa wins but not by the 3+ scores some are predicting.


Coach K has said Volson has played very well the first 2 games. I would put him at RG. Plankers has been marginal at best so far. Plankers is slow and takes too many penalties.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

You ****er, you said book it, game over, Iowa 35 NDSU 14

It was a shout out to you and your heavy influence on pop culture with the #bookit

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

I respectfully disagree. Every Bison "upset" against FBS thus far has happened because NDSU was the better team. With K-State, I'd say they were peers on the field. There was nothing lightening in a bottle about those wins.

I would have loved to seen K-State and NDSU play later in the year. Both teams improved as the season went on but the Wildcats ceiling might have been slightly higher by December/January. To date, that's easily the best FBS team NDSU has beaten.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Just about ready to hit the road for Iowa City.

Looking forward to a good game. Go get a win Bison!

[CHIP72]

Here is an interview with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talking about NDSU.

http://hawkeyenation.com/football/ferentz-talks-iowa-vs-ndsu

This would be the biggest regular season win for NDSU. National championships mean more than regular season games IMHO.

Dewey

If NDSU upsets Iowa, that win would trump the national titles in terms of visibility to most college football fans. I'm almost definite more college football fans, at least outside of North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, can tell you more about Appalachian State's win over Michigan in 2007 than any of NDSU's championships. (Actually, I'd argue NDSU's win over Kansas State 2-3 years ago is more remembered by most college football fans than any of NDSU's titles.)

I'm not saying that's fair (objectively, I agree with you Dewey), I'm just saying that is.

[RootinFerDukes]

Slightly OT question here. When NDSU beat Kansas State in 2013, I remembered hearing they beat a ranked FBS team. I looked up the 2013 preseason polls on ESPN and they weren't ranked in either major poll. Was KSU ranked? Can someone provide proof if so. Thanks.

Additionally, this Iowa team is 13/11 between the two polls, for an average of 12. That would make it a bigger upset than our win over VT, who was a unanimous #13. Michigan was #5 unanimous and Oregon State was #25 unanimous when each lost to App State and EWU respectively.

[Southern Bison]

If NDSU upsets Iowa, that win would trump the national titles in terms of visibility to most college football fans. I'm almost definite more college football fans, at least outside of North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, can tell you more about Appalachian State's win over Michigan in 2007 than any of NDSU's championships. (Actually, I'd argue NDSU's win over Kansas State 2-3 years ago is more remembered by most college football fans than any of NDSU's titles.)

I'm not saying that's fair (objectively, I agree with you Dewey), I'm just saying that is.
From a name recognition standpoint, I would argue the 2013 Bison Men's basketball win over 5th-seed Oklahoma in the 1st round of March Madness did more than the 2 NCs at that point. The K-State win got us College Gameday which did more for NDSU than the game itself.

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[dewey]

If NDSU upsets Iowa, that win would trump the national titles in terms of visibility to most college football fans. I'm almost definite more college football fans, at least outside of North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, can tell you more about Appalachian State's win over Michigan in 2007 than any of NDSU's championships. (Actually, I'd argue NDSU's win over Kansas State 2-3 years ago is more remembered by most college football fans than any of NDSU's titles.)

I'm not saying that's fair (objectively, I agree with you Dewey), I'm just saying that is.

In terms of national exposure the win by NDSU over Oklahoma is the top dog right now. Second is NDSU beating K State in 2013.

Unfortunately National Championships get little love nationally but I would be happy to have NDSU lose at Iowa if it wins them another National Title in January.


Slightly OT question here. When NDSU beat Kansas State in 2013, I remembered hearing they beat a ranked FBS team. I looked up the 2013 preseason polls on ESPN and they weren't ranked in either major poll. Was KSU ranked? Can someone provide proof if so. Thanks.

Additionally, this Iowa team is 13/11 between the two polls, for an average of 12. That would make it a bigger upset than our win over VT, who was a unanimous #13. Michigan was #5 unanimous and Oregon State was #25 unanimous when each lost to App State and EWU respectively.

I thought I remember hearing that K State was in the "others receiving votes" category but I cannot confirm nor have I tried.

edit.
#26 in the 2013 preseason coaches poll.
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/8/1/4578226/college-football-rankings-2013-coaches-poll-top-25

Here is another video from Bison Media Blog's Dom Izzo about deficits in the last 2 FBS games for NDSU.
https://www.bisonmediazone.com/bison-video-blog-the-fbs-way/

Dewey

We are leaving Minneapolis at 1230 today. I am excited and nervous to see how the game goes. I am also excited to be taking my 6.5 year old son to the game and try to have as much fun as possible with him.

Dewey

[POD Knows]

It was a shout out to you and your heavy influence on pop culture with the #bookit

Is "bookit" trending

[TheKingpin28]

Kinnick is, imo, the nicest stadium in the Big Ten as a whole and I am jealous that the one game I wanted to go to, (I have been there multiple times) I will not be going. I'll still be rooting for a 0-0 tie regardless but if NDSU wins, I would not complain at all.

[dewey]

Forum sportswriter Eric Peterson interviewed Ferentz on Tuesday afternoon. You can listen to the entire interview here:

http://mcfeely.areavoices.com/2016/09/13/listen-iowa-coach-kirk-ferentz-says-ndsu-success-mind-boggling/

HC Ferentz seems to know quite a few details about the Bison program and some of the players on NDSU's team.

Dewey

[MrNiceGuy]

Iowa fans don't seem too impressed with the Bison http://www.offtackleempire.com/2016/9/16/12897314/iowa-hawkeyes-vs-north-dakota-state-bison-big-ten-football

[CHIP72]

From a name recognition standpoint, I would argue the 2013 Bison Men's basketball win over 5th-seed Oklahoma in the 1st round of March Madness did more than the 2 NCs at that point. The K-State win got us College Gameday which did more for NDSU than the game itself.

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I agree - that NDSU basketball win in the NCAA Tournament over Oklahoma probably created more visibility than even the Kansas State football win. I think an NDSU win over Iowa might even top the NCAA Tournament win though because Iowa is ranked in the top 15.

[Go Bison]

Slightly OT question here. When NDSU beat Kansas State in 2013, I remembered hearing they beat a ranked FBS team. I looked up the 2013 preseason polls on ESPN and they weren't ranked in either major poll. Was KSU ranked? Can someone provide proof if so. Thanks.

Additionally, this Iowa team is 13/11 between the two polls, for an average of 12. That would make it a bigger upset than our win over VT, who was a unanimous #13. Michigan was #5 unanimous and Oregon State was #25 unanimous when each lost to App State and EWU respectively.

I don't believe Kansas State was ranked in the top 25 but was the top in the received votes category. That is what I remember.

[BisonBacker]

I don't believe Kansas State was ranked in the top 25 but was the top in the received votes category. That is what I remember.
If memory serves me they were 26th Just outside of the top 25

[IBleedYellow]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160916/e49a62d59daee67930dcfd28961f485a.jpg

Looks like the herd is starting to migrate in.

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[Yote 53]

Iowa strolled to a 35-14 win over Illinois State last year with ISUr picking up those garbage points in the end. This Iowa team is better than last year's team that went 12-0 in the regular season and has not messed around this year. NDSU is not flying under the radar and will have Iowa's attention and I don't think this NDSU team is near the team they have had over the past 5 years, two squeakers at home kind of bear that out. The Hawkeyes just laid the wood to ISU last weekend 49-3, and the score is indicative of exactly how close that game was. I'm thinking Iowa wins this one about 38-13.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160916/e49a62d59daee67930dcfd28961f485a.jpg

Looks like the herd is starting to migrate in.

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We just took those flags down, we like Iowa. See you tomorow

[Twentysix]

Iowa strolled to a 35-14 win over Illinois State last year with ISUr picking up those garbage points in the end. This Iowa team is better than last year's team that went 12-0 in the regular season and has not messed around this year. NDSU is not flying under the radar and will have Iowa's attention and I don't think this NDSU team is near the team they have had over the past 5 years, two squeakers at home kind of bear that out. The Hawkeyes just laid the wood to ISU last weekend 49-3, and the score is indicative of exactly how close that game was. I'm thinking Iowa wins this one about 38-13.

Kind of, but kind of not. ISU had several fumbles including one on the 5 yard line. Not that ISU had any chance to win the game, but it could have easily been like 35-20.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

A lot of Bison fans down by the Marriott already!!!

[Thumper 76]

A lot of Bison fans down by the Marriott already!!!

http://i.imgur.com/FNt40Vu.gif

[The Kicker]

Looking forward to watching this game this weekend. The FCS in me wants to see NDSU win 27-21 but if money was on the line to guess the correct score I would go Iowa 28-13. Feel it will be a close game overall

[No_Skill]

Iowa strolled to a 35-14 win over Illinois State last year with ISUr picking up those garbage points in the end. This Iowa team is better than last year's team that went 12-0 in the regular season and has not messed around this year. NDSU is not flying under the radar and will have Iowa's attention and I don't think this NDSU team is near the team they have had over the past 5 years, two squeakers at home kind of bear that out. The Hawkeyes just laid the wood to ISU last weekend 49-3, and the score is indicative of exactly how close that game was. I'm thinking Iowa wins this one about 38-13.

I have to agree with all of this.

[BisonTru]

This is the most relaxed I've been before a game in along time. It's also the first time in 3 years we weren't the favorite going in, and I'm not in don't **** this up guys mode.

Nobody thinks we'll win, we probably won't, and I won't feel bad if we do. If we win, hell yeah.

Prediction: My heart says 24-21 Bison. My head doesn't matter. I'm going to drink enough whiskey to keep him quiet.

[Gil Dobie]

This is the first FBS game that I am not confident that the Bison can win. I still think they can win, just not as confident.

[POD Knows]

This is the most relaxed I've been before a game in along time. It's also the first time in 3 years we weren't the favorite going in, and I'm not in don't **** this up guys mode.

Nobody thinks we'll win, we probably won't, and I won't feel bad if we do. If we win, hell yeah.

Prediction: My heart says 24-21 Bison. My head doesn't matter. I'm going to drink enough whiskey to keep him quiet.

This, easily the most relaxed I have been before a game in forever. I hope the players feel the same way and play loose.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Is it true DeLuca is playing tomorrow and then he is being red-shirted and having surgery?

I read this on Facebook.

BV is saying people also heard this at the pep rally.

[POD Knows]

Is it true DeLuca is playing tomorrow and then he is being red-shirted and having surgery?

Wow, where did you hear this?

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Wow, where did you hear this?
I just update my post.


I read it on Facebook.

BV is saying people heard it at the pep rally.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Is "bookit" trending
#yes
#bookit

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[Drblankstare]

Is it true DeLuca is playing tomorrow and then he is being red-shirted and having surgery?

I read this on Facebook.

BV is saying people also heard this at the pep rally.

This ranks with the Wentz broke his wrist tripping on barbed wire while hunting rumor.

If Deluca needs surgery he absolutely should not be playing tomorrow and I couldn't believe anyone would let him play in that condition.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

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http://www.bisonville.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.png Re: Iowa

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by CaBisonFan http://www.bisonville.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1152029#post1152029)
That's my source. I should say...the guy that wrote it on Facebook is a good friend of mine. He's reliable. Whether the rumor is true...I couldn't say for sure.



The rule is 30 percent or 3 games, so he could play and then red shirt

[Thumper 76]

This ranks with the Wentz broke his wrist tripping on barbed wire while hunting rumor.

If Deluca needs surgery he absolutely should not be playing tomorrow and I couldn't believe anyone would let him play in that condition.

Honestly it really depends. If it's not risking further injury to keep playing, and it's just a pain thing, then go for it. Surprising that he wouldn't gut out the whole season if that's the case, if in fact all this wild speculation is true.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I haven't heard anything about this DeLuca story down here

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Some Iowa fans that kind this is going to be a cakewalk. We'll see.

If the Bison have no turnovers, this could be close.

[TheKingpin28]

Uh don't do this to me.

[Drblankstare]

Some Iowa fans that kind this is going to be a cakewalk. We'll see.

If the Bison have no turnovers, this could be close.

Lets face it. If NDSU turns the ball over it could get ugly.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Lets face it. If NDSU turns the ball over it could get ugly.


If that happens then you're probably right.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Some Iowa fans that kind this is going to be a cakewalk. We'll see.

If the Bison have no turnovers, this could be close.

Iowa fans are clueless dickbags that talk down to FCS teams, you guys will be fine if you run the ball and dont turn it over. Iowa is ALWAYS average even when they make a bowl game. BTW, Bruce Anderson is going to have a great game tomorrow #bankit

[Drblankstare]

#bankit is trending on Grinder........ Don't ask me how I know and don't ask me how something can trend on grinder. Just don't

[UNIFanSince1983]

Iowa is 16 point favorites.

Keep it closer than that please!

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

What is grinder?

Game processing website?

[SeattleBobcat]

I'll be tuning into this one tomorrow, I hope NDSU stays tough with them, but I think Iowa might be just a bit too much for NDSU. From the games I've seen this season NDSU D still looks really good, but the O for whatever the reason isn't the same... and I don't think that its just Wentz.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Metal fab?

[centennial]

I'll be tuning into this one tomorrow, I hope NDSU stays tough with them, but I think Iowa might be just a bit too much for NDSU. From the games I've seen this season NDSU D still looks really good, but the O for whatever the reason isn't the same... and I don't think that its just Wentz.
Our secondary is weak. Offense has a little more spread in it, but I don't think that's the problem. Our big problem are the penalties. We clean that up, and Iowa will struggle to put us away.

[Drblankstare]

What is grinder?

Game processing website?

Dont be shy Alpha, we will understand

[X-Factor]

I'll be tuning into this one tomorrow, I hope NDSU stays tough with them, but I think Iowa might be just a bit too much for NDSU. From the games I've seen this season NDSU D still looks really good, but the O for whatever the reason isn't the same... and I don't think that its just Wentz.
Yeah, I think part of what you're seeing is a lack of ground game production (relative to past Bison teams). Alot of that I think is due to the suspension of Austin Kuhnert the first two games. He is back in the rotation for Iowa now so that is huge. Our interior line was struggling a bit against CSU and even EWU.

[dewey]

An interesting funny article about former NDSU AD and current deputy AD at Iowa Gene Taylor and his families loyalties for the game.

http://www.inforum.com/sports/4117177-ndsu-vs-iowa-has-made-whirlwind-week-taylors

Dewey

[TheKingpin28]

Just heard from a very reputable source close to DeLuca that he plans on taking the redshirt option after the game. Another one of the AGSers on here was with me when they heard it as well. Tough break if this does turn out to be true.

[IBleedYellow]

Time to find the nearest Casey's for pizza. En route to tailgating lots!

It's GAMEDAY! Lets Go Bison!

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[POD Knows]

Time to find the nearest Casey's for pizza. En route to tailgating lots!

It's GAMEDAY! Lets Go Bison!

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Tell them to hold back on the bacon.

[caribbeanhen]

Tell them to hold back on the bacon.

hey POD, what McCartney song is floating around your grey shallow lobes this morning?

[POD Knows]

hey POD, what McCartney song is floating around your grey shallow lobes this morning?

xdrunkyx Man, funny you would ask because I just heard the song Jet on the radio in my office.

[caribbeanhen]

xdrunkyx Man, funny you would ask because I just heard the song Jet on the radio in my office.

who do you think played that song for you on your radio, remember now, I'm the Federal government.....

and Jets, I thought the only lonely place was on the Fargo Moon...... listen to that song with only the bass line playing, it's one of the reasons he's a billionare..... he get's inside your head regardless if you invited him or not......

[NDSUtk]

I am having second thoughts. I just had Casey's Breakfast Pizza thinking that's the key to a Bison victory... but does that support Iowa more?! Torn right now...

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[Ronin]

Iowa is over rated. NDSU will be their first competitive game of the year. Michigan will be the only other serious challenge. Iowa typically pads their schedule to make it as soft as possible. Seems like someone screwed up when they scheduled NDSU.

Hard to say this but Go Bison!

[Bisonator]

I'm feeling more confident about our chances this morning..............








or maybe i need to take a dump.xlolx Anyway I'm sticking to a 38-17 score. Go Bison!

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Tell them to hold back on the bacon.
More Bacon! You can never have enough bacon.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

Just heard from a very reputable source close to DeLuca that he plans on taking the redshirt option after the game. Another one of the AGSers on here was with me when they heard it as well. Tough break if this does turn out to be true.
This has to be about DeLuca's draft stock. Or the injury is worse than we have been told.

[Drblankstare]

More Bacon! You can never have enough bacon.

We are about to make our order and there is a vigorous discussion happening in the group. Bacon/sausage combined or half and half. I'll keep everyone posted

[veinup]

go bizon

[tomq04]

I'll hop on the train! Let's go Bizon!!

[Thumper 76]

We are about to make our order and there is a vigorous discussion happening in the group. Bacon/sausage combined or half and half. I'll keep everyone posted

Half and half.

[TheKingpin28]

This has to be about DeLuca's draft stock. Or the injury is worse than we have been told.

That is what was discussed and the source agreed completely. He said he does not ant to be remembered as a guy who only played 3 games his senior year and then leaving it up to hope and chance after that.

[Thumper 76]

That is what was discussed and the source agreed completely. He said he does not ant to be remembered as a guy who only played 3 games his senior year and then leaving it up to hope and chance after that.

Well he didn't want to have his surgery recovery time go through the draft and combine.

[TheKingpin28]

Well he didn't want to have his surgery recovery time go through the draft and combine.

Figured that was implied with only playing 3 games and having surgery after that. 6 month recovery gives him no time show game film or continue to get better.

[Drblankstare]

Half and half.

That was the winner. Also got a cheeseburger and buffalo chicken, which I feel is heresy. Beginning to question my choice of friends

[Thumper 76]

That was the winner. Also got a cheeseburger and buffalo chicken, which I feel is heresy. Beginning to question my choice of friends

Their great one is the bbq beef. Very very good. But a cheeseburger pizza is heresy. Just get a damn burger.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Same with taco pizza

[knucklehead]

I've got NDSU squeaking this one out.

[Drblankstare]

Their great one is the bbq beef. Very very good. But a cheeseburger pizza is heresy. Just get a damn burger.

This is Gameday. On a game that starts before noon. You have breakfast pizza. There is just no accounting for taste I guess.

[spdram]

You want to be the best - you have to beat the best - Go Bison!

[Drblankstare]

****ing bad snap

[TheKingpin28]

They had something going too. That is a shame.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

I was waiting for that bad snap.....4 or 5 snaps before were very high, Kuhnart needs to calm down

[Drblankstare]

I was waiting for that bad snap.....4 or 5 snaps before were very high, Kuhnart needs to calm down

Looked like he was pulling, just got in a hurry.

[CockyGeek]

Oh. It's Beth Mowins. I think I'll go pour bleach in my ears now

[TheKingpin28]

good 3 and out and now to start in their own zone.

[Da Herd]

Man.. That bad snap, that sideline play might have been a catch and Frazier had a good chance at taking that one to the house... little "almosts" abound. Bison look solid.

[BEAR]

Is this game on tv? Or online somewhere?

Go Bison!

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

That INT is better than a punt..........if you are going to throw one it might as well be there.

[Drblankstare]

As good as Stick has been. He has a few throws a game that are not smart. That was one of them.

He should have tucked it and run

[Twentysix]

Is this game on tv? Or online somewhere?

Go Bison!

Espn2

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Is this game on tv? Or online somewhere?

Go Bison!
ESPN 2

[X-Factor]

Is this game on tv? Or online somewhere?

Go Bison!

ESPN2

[Bisonator]

As good as Stick has been. He has a few throws a game that are not smart. That was one of them.

He should have tucked it and run
Definitely. Gotta be smarter then that to have a chance to win this game.

[Drblankstare]

Ooooooooh. Shiiiiiit

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

I saw that pick coming from a mile away!

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

I ****ING LOVE how quiet those asshole Iowa fans just got!

Bison too physical for Iowa and its really going to show in the second half.

[dwtime]

About this time the Iowa players are saying: "Who the hell scheduled this game?"

[TheKingpin28]

Oh baby! Pick 6!

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Nile Kinnick would disapprove of any poor behavior.

I would watch this game to its entirely, but Doris Burke's voice prevents it.

[Bisonator]

TD BISON!!!!

[underdawg]

Ha-ha, ok I admit it--Bison D is great

[TheKingpin28]

Where was this Defense the last game? Seriously?

[X-Factor]

Where was this Defense the last game? Seriously?

In a 3 down lineman look!

[gsf23nd]

Where was this Defense the last game? Seriously?

Don't get too excited. Am sure Iowa is going to make adjustments...see what the defense does as well..

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Don't get too excited. Am sure Iowa is going to make adjustments...see what the defense does as well..

Plus, Iowa's coach has a way of escaping upsets.

[Drblankstare]

Both defenses are selling hard on the run. I'm afraid Iowa is going to kill the Bison d on that play action

[Hammersmith]

After the first two games, I was just hoping the Bison wouldn't get embarrassed. This has been great. (lot of time for things to change, I know, but choosing to look on the bright side)

[gsf23nd]

Both defenses are selling hard on the run. I'm afraid Iowa is going to kill the Bison d on that play action

They would have killed them with it on the first drive if they didn't overthrow the TE

[No_Skill]

Our Dline need to get more pressure. Tall task, I know.

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Good call by Kirk. Aggression mostly win games.

[TheKingpin28]

Another reason why the secondary is ****. Can't even cover correctly.

[The Yo Show]

Thats a big momentum swing. Would have been great to stop them at 4th down there.

[Twentysix]

Ouch

[gsf23nd]

Alright...run one back Bruce..

[Bisonator]

Damn our young DB's left that guy wide open. Growing pains.

[moc n tn1991]

I was getting ready to comment on how well the Bison were containing Iowa until that TD pass. Time to respond.

[veinup]

niiiiiiice.

[TheKingpin28]

BRUUUUUUUUUCE!

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

NDSU is the better team, definitely more talented

[TheKingpin28]

Someone is going to get injured with how hard these hits are.

[BigGoosie13]

Why Bison, why do you rotate your rb's so much. I don't like it.

[gsf23nd]

BRUUUUUUUUUCE!

And he probably won't see the ball again till the third quarter..

[moc n tn1991]

Time for another pick 6.

[TheKingpin28]

And he probably won't see the ball again till the third quarter..

That's why Polasek is such a great OC. Does not use common sense but still calls the most obvious plays.

[Drblankstare]

Iowa looks like they are waking up.

[gsf23nd]

That's why Polasek is such a great OC. Does not use common sense but still calls the most obvious plays.

Yup...that's TimP...Hey Bruce is really starting to feel it...better stop giving him the ball..

[TheKingpin28]

Does someone in the secondary want to play defense? Bueller? Bueller?

[gsf23nd]

Gonna get ugly if the offense can't stay on the field..

[The Yo Show]

Secondary looked lost on that TD throw.

[Drblankstare]

Note to MVFC teams: run play action on NDSU

[Bisonator]

Our secondary is ****. Teams should just chuck the pigskin all day against us. xsmhx

[POD Knows]

Might have to go nickel with 4 down linemen or something.

[gsf23nd]

And down goes Bisonville..

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Grimsley got smoked on that play, he has looked lost a lot this year. Played much better last year so IMO

[gsf23nd]

Our secondary is ****. Teams should just chuck the pigskin all day against us. xsmhx

Maybe they should go back to 3 down lineman again...

[moc n tn1991]

Ouch

[Drblankstare]

Might have to go nickel with 4 down linemen or something.

Still doesn't fix the safeties having no clue

[Drblankstare]

Gotta go for it

[gsf23nd]

Guess 35 yds is the top end for the Bison punter..

[The Yo Show]

Why not squib it more than kick it straight up? Probably could get more distance.

[TheKingpin28]

Guess 35 yds is the top end for the Bison punter..

I could do better than that without taking any steps. Hangtime is great but no distance does not help.

[thebootfitter]

Wow! Can we borrow their punter?

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[TheKingpin28]

hell I could do better than that barefooted. No bull ****. The distance is pathetic. I'd love to go head to head against him.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

I like this idiot announcer treating Stick different than if he was a RB. Why do "body blows" only add up on QBs and not RBs, WRs and TEs?