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.

Here's what the Massey Ratings currently think of the Aggies chances of winning for each of their last 4 games:

vs UNC - 98% chance of winning
@ Montana - 31%
vs Montana State - 30%
@ Sac State - 46%

So Massey currently sees the Ags ending up at 8-4.

https://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?367849-2024-Week-9-Playoff-Prognostication

Welcome to our Aggie Sports Talk Forum, Midwest Aggie Fan. We've been hearing from more Aggie fans across the nation recently. I hope you stick around and join our conversations here. Go Ags!

AGS Poll for Week 9:

FCS Coaches Poll for Week 9:

Stats Perform Poll for Week 9:

That's some very nice, balanced scoring for the Ags. I'd love to see the Ags back at the top of the conference this year.

Big Sky Schedule for Week 10, Saturday, 11/02:

Weber State at Northern Arizona - 12 noon
Montana State at EWU - 1 pm
Northern Colorado at the Aggies - 1 pm
Montana at Cal Poly - 2 pm
Portland State at Sac State - 6 pm

Current standings after week 9:

The first place Aggies just won their 9th straight conference match by sweeping Fullerton 3-0. They are currently 14-5 overall and 9-1 in the conference. They play 3 more conference games on the road before finishing with 5 conference games at home.