The Montana fans are loud and rowdy so we need to be ready for the deafening noise. Visiting teams often have several false starts because they can't hear the QB's voice or even hand claps for the snap. I'm sure Plough will have the offense thoroughly practicing silent counts. A critical false start could mean the difference in a game like this in their house.

The Ags will also need to keep their poise when some breaks or calls don't go their way with the officiating crew. The officials are not immune to the loud boos and the name calling they'll get from a packed house of 27,000 Griz faithful when they don't like a call so it's easy to get homered in Missoula. Griz fans are as passionate as any fan base in all of the FCS.

As expected, the Huskies will have a huge height advantage. Their roster features 7 players over 6'8 including one at 6'11 and 2 at 6'10. Ten of the 16 players on their roster are transfers from other schools.

Portland State 58 Sac State 38 - Final. PSU scored 41 points in the 2nd half.

Wow...hard to believe that he could play with a torn MCL. He was dressed and wearing a brace today. Kind of miraculous if he can play with that kind of injury.

I don't think it is a good idea either.

The stands filled in pretty good after a few minutes into the first quarter. Sometimes it doesn't look like the crowd is very big but, when you walk around, there are a lot of people at the concessions and walking around the stadium. We should have a huge crowd for the Montana State game.

Some defensive stats:

Meyer: 12 tackles, 11 solo, 2 TFL and 1 INT for 18 yards.
Rex Connors: 7 tackles, 4 solo.
Bains: 7 tackles, 6 solo, 1 TFL.
Porter Connors: 2 tackles, 1 INT for 64 yards.

Northern Arizona 27 Weber State 6 - Final
Montana State 42 EWU 28 - Final
Montana 42 Poly 7 - Final

Some stats:

Total offense: Aggies 622 UNC 283

Aggies: 309 yards rushing.
9 players got carries.

Larison: 14 carries for 143 yards and 3 TD's = 10.2 avg.
Fisher: 5 rushes for 43 yards = 8.4 avg.
Rasor: 2 for 37.
Vargas: 2 for 27 and 1 TD.

Hastings: 20-26 for 285 yards and 3 TD's.
313 yards total passing from 3 QB's..
10 players caught passes.

Gbatu: 5 receptions for 78 yards and 1 TD.
Gale: 3 receptions for 76 and 1 TD.
Tompkins: 5 receptions for 57 and 1 TD.
Williams: 2 receptions for 32 and 1 TD.

Pretty good crowd today: 10,638. Perfect weather for an afternoon football game too.

Bob Dunning takes the Ags by 24.

https://www.thewaryone.com/p/bobs-picks-look-out-for-ohio-state?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2582284&post_id=151005702&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=31ratq&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

You gotta love that mighty steam engine too!

They're capable of doing it.

The Aggies are a solid #5 in the Gridiron Power Index:

https://www.college-sports-journal.com/gridiron-power-index-10-30-2024-little-change-in-top-10-while-northeast-adds-two-more-in-top-25/

They are also a projected #5 seed in the playoffs using their GPI score with a possible matchup with the winner of the Drake at #12 North Dakota game:

https://www.college-sports-journal.com/csj-gridiron-power-index-2024-ncaa-fcs-playoff-projection-10-30-2024/

I love those helmets!

SACRAMENTO -- The Sac 12 Executive Committee announced new research that shows the value of the Sacramento media market and economy as a benefit as part of their push to join the Pac-12.

The study underscores Sacramento's potential to significantly enhance the Pac-12's footprint, highlighting its would-be position as the second-largest designated market area and the second-largest economy among conference markets.

The report reveals that the Sacramento market would trail only Denver and would boast a median household income of $92,000. In terms of economic strength, Sacramento's real GDP reached $98.9 billion in 2022, surpassing Fresno by 118%. The city has also experienced the highest population growth of any Pac-12 city since 2020.

"The findings of this study, along with our increased fundraising goals, demonstrate that Sacramento State is poised for Pac-12 membership," Sac 12 co-chair Josh Wood said.

The Sac 12 committee also announced a new goal for Name, Image and Likeness funds after surpassing the first $50 million goal by $7 million in six weeks due to 20 donors with ties to Sacramento State or the Sacramento region. Now, the group has its sights set on raising $75 million in NIL funds.

The hope, according to Wood, is the support given to Sacramento State athletes translates to the university's football stadium fundraising goals.

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sac-state-announces-new-research-in-push-for-pac-12/

Same here.