Well, I head into this weekend's games at 31-4. Pretty dang good so far. But the games have all been pretty easy to pick, and with no upsets so far, makes the record look better than it should. But I am not one to complain. However, this week's slate is a little bit more difficult. Here are this week's games. All are my opinion and all are open to discussion.

EWU @ UM---Last week, the Eagles could not seem to do anything right at home against Weber State, while the Grizzlies had all they could handle from Cal Poly for three quarters before putting the game away in the fourth. Were the Eagles looking forward to the Grizzly game? The Eagles have had some success in Missoula, better than most of the other teams. Will it translate into a win? Maybe not...UM 30, EWU 24.

South Dakota @ MSU---The Bobcat defense seems to come up to every game. The problem is, the offense seems to not show up. Last week, playing a dome weather team in the snow and cold, the Bobcats could not stay with Northern Arizona. The defense held the potent Jack offense, yet no offense from the Bobcats. This week, they welcome the Great West's South Dakota, a transition team that would love to take advantage of the Bobcats inept offense. Problem is, they have to deal with the defense, which again, comes to the rescue...MSU 21, South Dakota 10.

NAU @ PSU---It is an understatement to say that both teams were relieved to leave behind the snow and cold with wins last week. The Jacks took care of Montana State, while the Vikings won at Northern Colorado. No snow this week in Portland, but plenty of rain. That should make the scores look more typical. Can the Vikings slow down the Jack attack? Can anyone?...NAU 42, PSU 24.

UNC @ ISU---In the course of the year as we wind down the schedule, there comes a time when there is a game like this. Whereas the Bears defense has played fine at times, the offense has struggled. That is a little bit better than the Bengals, of which the offense and defense have been lagging lately. Then again the Bengals have played a tough schedule so far, as if that would make a difference...UNC 13, ISU 7.

Sac State @ WSU---The Wildcats were able to get back on the right track last week, virtually dominating Eastern Washington last week. The Hornets got a win last week at home against Idaho State. The Wildcats are still maybe one game away from missing the playoffs, and playing the Hornets at home should be the respite they need. But not so fast, as the Hornets also are in the midst of the conference race, having one conference loss, just like the Wildcats. Just how good are the Hornets? Good enough to get the win at Ogden? Or just good enough to stay close?...WSU 31, Sac State 26.