Tough to tell what early December will yield weather-wise. Last home playoff game we had it was a cool clear night so hoping for the best!

Talk and Chatter:
Big Sky Conference Announces Walter Payton Award Finalists
https://www.reddit.com/r/fcs/comments/1h0hrap/walter_payton_award/?rdt=51588

Walter Payton Award Winners for the Big Sky
2021: QB Eric Barriere, Eastern Washington
2015: WR Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington
2011: QB Bo Levi Mitchell, Eastern Washington
2005: QB Erik Meyer, Eastern Washington
1996: RB Archie Amerson, Northern Arizona
1995: QB Dave Dickenson, Montana
1993: QB Doug Nussmeier, Idaho
1991: QB Jamie Martin, Weber State
1989: QB John Friesz, Idaho

Didn't realize Nuss had won this award, he went to my high school.
Dickenson is now Head Coach of the Calgary Stampeders with former Aggie Jake Maier at QB.

By the way Montana State Head Coach Brent Vigen and Tim Plough are among the Eddie Robinson Award finalists.

You want to come out unscathed, but rivalry games are no joke.

This ballot is about best players on best teams, I'd argue Lan's performance for the Aggies has been far more valuable to their success than the other nominees.

I think Calzada, Hastings and Chism deserve more recognition.

In the RB group of the finalists --- nobody's even close to Lan in reception production. Hard to ignore Lambson's monster workhorse season, guy's a great back.

Miles tops in passing yardage, and just one TD shy of UIW's Calzada, who had a brilliant year...I'd point out that Hastings did this in the Big Sky, not the Southland.

Chism's numbers are ridiculous.

Thank you guys, been spot on all year. Keep kicking that backside.

Ha, ok, well who's playing Left Tackle in 2026 when Simonson graduates?

Well, right now, entire sections of seats are unsold - so we'll see how many people show up for this playoff game. At least it's not during Thanksgiving weekend - worst turnout ever, except for locals.

Who are we recruiting to rush the passer?

Montana State has 24 sacks this year --- and countless QB Hurries
UC Davis has 13 sacks this season

Looks like Brock and Dwight got the new one up



Spotify:
Episode 21 - Aggie Pride Football Podcast with Lan

Well, the Illinois State fans don't seem to have any issues with their field being used for the HS State Championship venue. I guess it's 8 games and over $2M in revenue for the area, so it's an economic decision. I totally get that...wish vendors in Aggie Stadium would get it!

23:45, what is #14 doing for the Bison?

I looked at Tennessee State's overall results - and am making a jump prediction, that they will fold. The matchup is incredibly favorable for Montana by the way.

I think URI is a little overrated, had to shake up the First Round somehow.

Can't without expanding seat capacity - and added restroom facilities on gameday. I don't know if it's legal to bring in portable restrooms on gameday to accommodate capacity. Could close up the north end zone with assigned seating, I think that would increase official attendance by at least 500.

I think if we get caught up in a snow bowl in Bozeman, we get beat again, but let's get to that point to find out! One game at a time, 1-0 mindset.

I'm just excited to see FCS playoff football this weekend, it's such a sweet time to be a FCS fan. So much good football to be played.

That's a crazy amount of new guys to corral in camp!

I'll take a stab at this week's games
Tennessee Martin @ #16 New Hampshire: UT Martin 23 - New Hampshire 17
Lehigh @ #9 Richmond: Richmond: Richmond 40 - Lehigh 20
#12 Illinois State @ SE Missouri State: Illinois State 33 - SEMO 31
Drake @ #13 Tarleton State: Tarleton State 34 - Drake 13
Northern Arizona @ #15 Abilene Christian: ACU 24 - NAU 27
Central Connecticut State @ #10 Rhode Island: CCSU 31 - URI 30
Eastern Kentucky @ #11 Villanova: EKU 17 - Nova 38
Tennessee State @ #14 Montana: TSU 10 - Griz 38