Sagarin’s two prediction algorithms pick this each way by less than two points.

They must have had 550 yards or more rushing.

For the record, Weber State held San Diego State and Nevada to a combined 25 points. However, Weber only managed to score 19 points in both of those matchups combined.

Strong on defense. Trying to pop big plays with their speed on offense. NAU gave up a lot of big plays.

1. They've won 4 in a row.

2. Last weekend their first blowout.

3. They are beasts regarding Takeaways.

Weather forecast is for 87 degrees Saturday which is 13 degrees above average. Everyone will be baking at the 4 pm kickoff and chasing what little shade there is...ugh!

Sellout already predicted.

Hawk wants to see 12,000 this Saturday.

Brewfest!

4 pm kickoff

According to the Wikipedia for the UC Davis Health Stadium:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UC_Davis_Health_Stadium

"UC Davis Health Stadium is a 10,743-seat multi-purpose stadium."

We had 11194 when Cal Poly visited.

The post above says, "Hawk wants to see 12,000 this Saturday."

So what's the real official capacity?
Are we counting attendance in a funky way, or are we going against fire safety standards?

Up to the fire marshall on max capacity depending on how many show up.

i don't put stock into point spreads at the FCS level, BUT, we're listed as 2.5-point favorites this weekend. that seems like a stretch. they beat Poly and SUU (home) by a similar scores, and have a nice win over UNI. two close losses to Nevada and San Diego State, both who are a bit down this year. after they ran for a mile last week, I would have thought they'd be solid favorites. hopefully, no wind on saturday so we can throw the ball all four quarters.

I like our chances this week. It'll be close, and we cannot afford for the entire team to shutdown for 1-2 quarters in a row like they did with CP and SUU. If they put in a solid 4 like they did at NDSU, we've got this.

Sounds like Weber St. fans are having similar feelings, "WSU/UCD is another toss up. My head says take the home team, but my heart wants to take Weber. If Weber can finally put a full game together they win this one."

That's really funny - mirror image team? Or mirror image fan base?

Can they throw the ball?

when your RB goes 330 yards, you don’t need to pass much!

Yeah, if they run over us like the Cal RB did, it could get ugly quick.

I would have sent therapy puppies home with the NAU defensive coaches.

EDIT: for the NAU D coaches.

We’ve been much better v the run since California. Held our own v NDSU and Poly. This group is a notch above those two , more like Cal (before their injuries), but our LBs and DL are much improved

No. Team 105 passer rating, giving up 129. Stop their run and we win.

Saturday, a high of 84 and mostly sunny.

Not seeing any heavy winds or o/w adverse weather.

first half will be a little warm; second half will be a great night for football!

I hope Plough and Tucker are whipping up some beauties. We need this game...and I have a feeling we'll have to be more physical to win it...either that or smarter.

Yes & Yes. The limited highlight I saw, this Sophomore RB phenom was bursting through massive holes straight ahead for big gains. I don't recall him getting around the edge.

Big question mark is our running back situation.
Gilliam left last game...injured?
Troy Spencer didn’t play.... injured?
Tehran Thomas hasn’t played for several games... still out?

Gilliam came back in the 4th. Spencer was out. Marota (spell?) played as backup. Thomas didn’t travel; not if he’ll come back or redshirt