JALMOND
September 8th, 2021, 08:54 PM
After the first week, I am at 11-3 for the year and we have a couple more weeks of non-conference action before things get tough. I did get one of the FBS upsets last week (EWU over UNLV) but I missed the other two as well as the Cal Poly game. Here is my latest attempt at perfection for the week. Southern Utah is off this week but everyone else plays. All games Saturday (for now).
CP at Fresno State (FBS Mtn West)---The Mustangs came through in their first game of the season against a pesky Pioneer League team at San Diego. Now, they are the latest in a string of opponents for Fresno State, who gave Oregon quite a tussle last week...Fresno State 35, CP 14.
Central Washington (DII) at EWU---Fresh off their 2 overtime win over UNLV, the Eagles bring in their DII brothers for a game at home. The Eagles were in control early last week but things got interesting in a hurry. They hope they can stay on the accelerator this game...EWU 48, Central Washington 7.
UI at Indiana (FBS Big 10)---Last week the Vandals took care of a hapless DII squad in quick fashion. They now step up a level and head into Big 10 country for a date with one of the big boys in that major conference. Hopefully, the tables aren't turned around...Indiana 31, UI 14
ISU at Nevada (FBS Mtn West)---After having the rug pulled out from under them last week at home, the Bengals hit the road for a quick stop in Reno and a game against the FBS. They may be competitive but this game will get away from them...Nevada 38, ISU 17.
Western Illinois (FCS Missouri Valley) at UM---The Grizzlies were giant killers last week, taking down not only one of the big boys in the Pac-12, but also the #20 ranked team in the country. Now they return back to the FCS and hope they don't have a letdown...UM 42, Western Illinois 10.
Drake (FCS Pioneer) at MSU---Smarting from having a great win over the FBS taken from them, the Bobcats return home to face a strong Pioneer team. Will they look past Drake or will they seize the opportunity to gain some confidence...MSU 45, Drake 7.
NAU at South Dakota (FCS Missouri Valley)---After battling the defending national champions, the Lumberjacks head out to Missouri Valley country for a chance to get a good win. Maybe a bit more competitive but they may still have to wait for a win...South Dakota 21, NAU 17.
UNC at Houston Baptist (FCS Southland)---The best thing about last week was that the Bears stayed with the Pac-12 Colorado team for most of the first half. They will need to put together a full game against one of the better teams in the Southland...Houston Baptist 31, UNC 10.
PSU at Washington State (FBS Pac-12)---You can't spot a team 28 points in the first quarter and expect to win, especially when you are playing up a level. The Vikings get another chance at redemption as they head to what is close to a dumpster fire in the FBS...Washington State 28, PSU 24.
Northern Iowa (FCS Missouri Valley) at SAC---The Hornets won last week with defense as their offense had a tough time to get going. Now they bring in a good Missouri Valley team that gave one of the better teams in the FBS all they could handle last week...Northern Iowa 28, SAC 20.
UCD at San Diego (FCS Pioneer)---People may have thought the Aggies had a chance against Tulsa last week, but few would have picked them for the upset. They head to SoCal this week for a good battle with a San Diego team that took one on the chin last week...UCD 24, San Diego 10.
WSU at Dixie State (FCS transitional)---The Wildcats go from playing their big brothers in the Pac-12 (and playing them well for 3 quarters) to now playing their younger brothers who are making the transition to FCS. Maybe a little easier this time...WSU 24, Dixie State 10.
CP at Fresno State (FBS Mtn West)---The Mustangs came through in their first game of the season against a pesky Pioneer League team at San Diego. Now, they are the latest in a string of opponents for Fresno State, who gave Oregon quite a tussle last week...Fresno State 35, CP 14.
Central Washington (DII) at EWU---Fresh off their 2 overtime win over UNLV, the Eagles bring in their DII brothers for a game at home. The Eagles were in control early last week but things got interesting in a hurry. They hope they can stay on the accelerator this game...EWU 48, Central Washington 7.
UI at Indiana (FBS Big 10)---Last week the Vandals took care of a hapless DII squad in quick fashion. They now step up a level and head into Big 10 country for a date with one of the big boys in that major conference. Hopefully, the tables aren't turned around...Indiana 31, UI 14
ISU at Nevada (FBS Mtn West)---After having the rug pulled out from under them last week at home, the Bengals hit the road for a quick stop in Reno and a game against the FBS. They may be competitive but this game will get away from them...Nevada 38, ISU 17.
Western Illinois (FCS Missouri Valley) at UM---The Grizzlies were giant killers last week, taking down not only one of the big boys in the Pac-12, but also the #20 ranked team in the country. Now they return back to the FCS and hope they don't have a letdown...UM 42, Western Illinois 10.
Drake (FCS Pioneer) at MSU---Smarting from having a great win over the FBS taken from them, the Bobcats return home to face a strong Pioneer team. Will they look past Drake or will they seize the opportunity to gain some confidence...MSU 45, Drake 7.
NAU at South Dakota (FCS Missouri Valley)---After battling the defending national champions, the Lumberjacks head out to Missouri Valley country for a chance to get a good win. Maybe a bit more competitive but they may still have to wait for a win...South Dakota 21, NAU 17.
UNC at Houston Baptist (FCS Southland)---The best thing about last week was that the Bears stayed with the Pac-12 Colorado team for most of the first half. They will need to put together a full game against one of the better teams in the Southland...Houston Baptist 31, UNC 10.
PSU at Washington State (FBS Pac-12)---You can't spot a team 28 points in the first quarter and expect to win, especially when you are playing up a level. The Vikings get another chance at redemption as they head to what is close to a dumpster fire in the FBS...Washington State 28, PSU 24.
Northern Iowa (FCS Missouri Valley) at SAC---The Hornets won last week with defense as their offense had a tough time to get going. Now they bring in a good Missouri Valley team that gave one of the better teams in the FBS all they could handle last week...Northern Iowa 28, SAC 20.
UCD at San Diego (FCS Pioneer)---People may have thought the Aggies had a chance against Tulsa last week, but few would have picked them for the upset. They head to SoCal this week for a good battle with a San Diego team that took one on the chin last week...UCD 24, San Diego 10.
WSU at Dixie State (FCS transitional)---The Wildcats go from playing their big brothers in the Pac-12 (and playing them well for 3 quarters) to now playing their younger brothers who are making the transition to FCS. Maybe a little easier this time...WSU 24, Dixie State 10.