We did a good job of being predictable in Q1 vs Sac State. First 3 offensive series.

D1 - UG
D2 - UG
D3 - 3rd and long pass, unsuccessful

D1 - UG
D2 - UG
D3 - 3rd and long pass, unsuccessful

D1 - UG
D2 - something different & success

Good design.

https://jackrabbitillustrated.com/2021/11/what-to-watch-uc-davis.html

“ Although the temperature looks fine and there will not be any moisture, the wind is going to play a factor in this game. A northwest wind of 20 to 30 with gusts higher are forecasted. This will make it really challenging to throw the ball, especially moving from south to north. The last two weeks UC Davis is surrendered 211 and 192 yards on the ground. This is a game where the #605Hogs will need to show up from the jump and dominate in the trenches. UC Davis has a big defensive line that has some depth. The Jacks have the best 1-2 punch at running back in the FCS. It’s time to lean on the hogs and Pierre and Isaiah to get this win.”

“ UC Davis is excellent on special teams and they may have the best punter the Jacks will face this year along with two dangerous return men. The wind will make life challenging for both kickers and kicking to the north will likely mean that there will be returns in the kick game so it’s time for the kick coverage unit to show out. Punting to the north will require low, rugby style kicks so the ball doesn’t get hung up and blown backwards. Finally, the place kicking, and we’ve seen it before, will be a challenge on the north goal post. The wind just howls between the gap in the Dana and the SJAC. The Jacks SHOULD be a little more familiar with the elements that the team will be facing on Saturday and that will hopefully tilt the scales in the Jackrabbits favor.”

Ugh...the wind will affect our passing and kicking game and we haven't shown that we can run with much success lately. The Jacks have a strong running game so the wind will favor them even more. We are entering the game as a 17 point underdog. As if we needed another obstacle to overcome...

I saw on a FCS Facebook page we are 17 point underdogs on 5dimes. Seems pretty high

Aggie Pride. We've got UG, a steer wrestler, and some 350 pound DTs. Time to use our TEs a little more, mix it up.

The stadium really is something special. The large videoboard sits on the south end, large suites/press box and seats on the west and a multipurpose indoor athletic complex on the north.

Davis Enterprise, Bob Dunning:

"Speaking of trick plays, the Jackrabbits have a few of those up their sleeves as well.

"On fourth and inches at the North Dakota State 11-yard line, Strong took a direct snap that first when through the quarterback’s legs, then lofted a touchdown pass to tight end Justin Kraft....

"“Every football player in America wants to be playing on Thanksgiving weekend,” he said.

“Hope springs eternal. We have a chance to compete for the national championship and help set the table for next season."

https://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/football-aggies-hit-the-road-for-playoffs/

If I'm not mistaken, Daktronics is in or near Brookings? UC Davis Health Stadium has a Daktronics board I believe.

Seems about right to me. South Dakota State is #2 in both Massey and Sagarin and they’re at home. FWIW, Massey’s score estimator tool has the spread at 14. Don’t think that factors in HFA either.

Yup, headquarters are in Brookings…Daktronics was founded by 2 SDSU engineering professors.

Game day! Let's go Aggies!

Shock the world!

Any given Saturday. Here we go Ags!

https://eedition.sacbee.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=7218502a-ca19-4351-8b3a-6d7d686ee524

“ It’ll be a meeting of 8-3 teams that opened the campaign with big wins over FBS programs. UCD downed Tulsa in Oklahoma 19-17 and the Jackrabbits beat Colorado State 42-23. South Dakota State of the Missouri Valley Conference also owns a late-season 27-19 victory over FCS No. 2-ranked North Dakota State, the lone loss for the national powerhouse Bison who have won eight FCS championships since 2011 and 16 overall. The UCD-SDS winner plays at No. 4-seeded Sacramento State on Dec. 4.”

Flying back from Vegas just in time.

Let's get it Aggies!

We're huge underdogs and it may take a miracle but Aggie football knows something about miracle games and being huge underdogs. I just want the entire team to come home proud of themselves regardless of the outcome. Aggie Pride! Go Ags!

Lets be thankful the game time conditions are not like Michigan stadium today.

My wife is a Michigan alum and she's glued to the TV. Nice, midwest weather!

Specials teams, defense, and running game will be at premium given the weather (wind) today.

It’s about as beautiful a day as late November SD weather gets…minus the wind.

Classic Aggie Gangnum Style - Gunrock video always pumps me up, and we have the real Aggie Band-uh as well. About 4 minutes.

https://youtu.be/NUklhkoCOkk

Alright let's do this Ags!

Go Ags!

Oh no... We're going with Hastings

what did Rodrigues ever do to Hawkins? Big mistake not to start with Rodrigues especially with the need to run today.

Aggies are moving!

Yes!!!!@

Bad pass on first down halted that drive.

Couple bad swing pass attempts. We looked better passing downfield rather than laterally.