that would assume Montana beats Montana Stafe in the “brawl of wild”.

reviewing it - it was more behind him (and behind defender). He did the opposite of “throwing the receiver open”. If he leads Harrell in the slant direction he was running (open side) it’s a big play if not TD.

Agree. He has just “matured” as a QB. Biggest stat in MSU game 3-13 3rd down conversions for EWU. MSU had 200+ more yards than EWU and almost 300 rushing yards. I think TOP is a valid stat with a Barriere led offense (keep away) and MSU had 50% more - due to rushing attack and 78 vs 64 plays. So a win by MSU despite losing the turnover battle (-2).

More plays and TOP for Weber too. For both EWU losses, passing yards were way down from “usual” Barriere numbers. EWU lost turnover margin in Weber game (-1). Also Weber 4-4 fourth down conversions. I do think the Ags are going to have to mix it up on offense as with most of NAU game. Ags are much different than Montana State in offensive scheme. Won’t be able to just totally pound the rock to keep it away from Barriere. Although if ahead and can wear them down in 4th quarter that would be a normal strategy.

Illinois State takes down northern iowa in OT. Despite having beaten both South Dakota State and Southern Illinois, I would say Northern Iowa is out of the playoffs since northern iowa, even if winning out (and beating Missouri state), would have 4 losses. This is sort of going by cmt’s rule/research. Just seems like MVFC and Big Sky tend to cannibalize themselves but I think committee knows that.

A fellow choir member is an Illinois State alum and always asks about UCD. He collects college emblem golf balls and asked me to get him one for UCD. I found some with CA athletic logo. Pretty pricey for 4 sleeves, but will parse out for gifts. One for him, me, a brother, and if anyone wants a sleeve PM me. I am sure to lose mine in short order if used on golf course. Maybe I should just use them to putt.

Montana State has a good defense. Ilfanse had a great game - I think over 200 yards rushing and with TOP MSU limited plays for EWU. UCD needs to take note of what both Weber and MSU did to hold EWU scoring down.

only thing for sure is that Weber is definitely out as possible playoff participant. At this point there are 5 big sky teams fighting for a playoff position (Montana, Montana State, UCD, EWU, and Sac don’t think the playoff committee would take 5 from big sky. UCD - EWU, UCD - Sac, Montana - Montana State are to be played.

Portland State could be a spoiler in their games with Sac and EWU.

yah, just looked but not there yet.

Southern Illinois, SE Louisiana, and Eastern Washington? Depends on which poll I guess.

ESPN+ will have it on demand no later than tomorrow. I know it’s 6.99 or something a month - but now is the time to live a little.

yes, way too conservative the last couple drives.

Still not handling a running qb? Niko guy.

Is whelan good or what. MAJOR weapon.

Come on. He scored.

Yes. I think NAU defense is gassed.

yes. If better in the red zone game could be almost put away.

sure is. That and punting lead to good field position.

Now score again and start to put them away.

Magic - like I called for

I agree. Different story with a healthy Martinez. But first time in a long time that offense is getting some chunk yardage. Red zone offense has not been good though.

in this case it was all about the call on the field.