So lets stat the talk about this game early. Why did they take like 10 wee:shrug:ks off to get ready for this one?
Mus who do you like? I am leaning Noise?
Mus who do you like? I am leaning Noise?
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Don't think the Bison are as dominant as they were in recent years but who's going to beat them. Have not looked yet, is this in the Fargo dome as well? If so the line could be 10 or better again.
This was the game I expected.. I am so excited.
This was the game I expected.. I am so excited.
I would love to do one of those big comparisons like when Illinois State has the ball this happens and when NDSU has the ball this will happen... But I get so excited while I am typing that I end up cutting myself short and I look like a bumbling idiot.
UNI beat both of these teams in the regular season at the UNI-Dome. They absolutely dominated NDSU only allowing 175 yards and forcing 2 turnovers. They were able to do this become they stopped Crockett and force Wentz to beat them. He could not. Against Illinois State; ISU out yarded them but had 4 turnovers. They allowed a kickoff return for a touchdown and a INT for a touchdown.
You can see that the loss by ISU to UNI was avenged in the playoffs when ISU racked up 564 yards AND STILL HAD 3 turnovers but beat them 41-21.
So, how will the game go? I think ISU will key on stopping Crockett. They will play 8 and 9 man fronts forcing Wentz to throw. I think they will be able to slow Crockett. ISU has the second best run defense in the conference. This will force Wentz to throw the ball. Wentz is very efficient thrower and will try to play a dink and dump game to open up Crocket.
NDSU will do similar as they will key on Coprich to try and stop the run. However, Roberson is a very athletic QB who can run also. A little read option and Roberson is gone. However, if you key too much on Coprich and Roberson then he can throw over the top. They have 1000 yard receiver Cam Meredith.
I love Illinois States athleticism. I love the Coprich and Roberson duo. Can they keep from turning the damn ball over? Special teams advantage goes to NDSU but the kicker is used to the dome...
Illinois State has been a money maker this season.
I am going to the game. I live about 45 minutes from Frisco and will be there.
This was the game I expected.. I am so excited.
I would love to do one of those big comparisons like when Illinois State has the ball this happens and when NDSU has the ball this will happen... But I get so excited while I am typing that I end up cutting myself short and I look like a bumbling idiot.
UNI beat both of these teams in the regular season at the UNI-Dome. They absolutely dominated NDSU only allowing 175 yards and forcing 2 turnovers. They were able to do this become they stopped Crockett and force Wentz to beat them. He could not. Against Illinois State; ISU out yarded them but had 4 turnovers. They allowed a kickoff return for a touchdown and a INT for a touchdown.
You can see that the loss by ISU to UNI was avenged in the playoffs when ISU racked up 564 yards AND STILL HAD 3 turnovers but beat them 41-21.
So, how will the game go? I think ISU will key on stopping Crockett. They will play 8 and 9 man fronts forcing Wentz to throw. I think they will be able to slow Crockett. ISU has the second best run defense in the conference. This will force Wentz to throw the ball. Wentz is very efficient thrower and will try to play a dink and dump game to open up Crocket.
NDSU will do similar as they will key on Coprich to try and stop the run. However, Roberson is a very athletic QB who can run also. A little read option and Roberson is gone. However, if you key too much on Coprich and Roberson then he can throw over the top. They have 1000 yard receiver Cam Meredith.
I love Illinois States athleticism. I love the Coprich and Roberson duo. Can they keep from turning the damn ball over? Special teams advantage goes to NDSU but the kicker is used to the dome...
Illinois State has been a money maker this season.
I am going to the game. I live about 45 minutes from Frisco and will be there.
fwiw
5 different numbers
N Dakota St by 6, 6, 5, 3 (4 different ways)
Illinois St by 1 (one way)
PS 24-18 NDS
5 different numbers
N Dakota St by 6, 6, 5, 3 (4 different ways)
Illinois St by 1 (one way)
PS 24-18 NDS
Excellent stuff as is the usual from Musca. Just need this guy to post more. He's one of the brighter bulbs in these parts.....
Thanks to cruncher as well , I fully expect to see some value in the line favoring the Redbirds.
Thanks to cruncher as well , I fully expect to see some value in the line favoring the Redbirds.
Was going to post this as well.....Love their team speed at the skill positions....If they can wear down NDSU"s D we could see some huge plays in the 2nd half.....I like the Redbirds by 10.....:0008
Reminder
Reminder
Hey guys... remember who Tre Roberson is... Star recruit to Indiana. PLayed a fair amount and was actually starter there for a minute. Played neck and neck with Sudfeld. Kid is Big 10 QB talent.
Illinois State can use a very similar game plan as SDSU did in the first game of the playoffs vs the Bison.
Reminder
Hey guys... remember who Tre Roberson is... Star recruit to Indiana. PLayed a fair amount and was actually starter there for a minute. Played neck and neck with Sudfeld. Kid is Big 10 QB talent.
Illinois State can use a very similar game plan as SDSU did in the first game of the playoffs vs the Bison.
Hawk
Hawk
I have already bet Illinois State and the Moneyline. I will also be betting the NDSU team total under.
Hawk
I have already bet Illinois State and the Moneyline. I will also be betting the NDSU team total under.
a writeup... not much different than what i said... but
a writeup... not much different than what i said... but
#5 Illinois State vs. #2 North Dakota State, January 10th at Frisco, Texas, 12:00 (ESPN2)
It?s an all-Missouri Valley Football Conference party for the national championship when three-time defending champion North Dakota State (14-1) meets Illinois State (13-1) in what should be a heavyweight brawl. Although the two schools are in the same conference, they didn?t meet this year, adding more intrigue to this season?s title game. In 2013, North Dakota State prevailed against Illinois State, 28-10, as it jumped out to a quick 14-0 advantage.
For the No. 2-seeded Bison, it?s not a surprise they?re in Frisco, also known as ?Fargo South? as it?s been called. The north Texas locale has become the winter home for Bison faithful in recent years. But judging by preseason expectations, No. 5-seed Illinois State has to be considered a surprise. The Redbirds, 5-6 a year ago, were picked to finish in the middle of the pack in the MVFC, but wound up sharing the title with North Dakota State with identical 7-1 records. Ironically, both teams lost to Northern Iowa on consecutive weekends this fall.
But the Redbirds convinced skeptics with a cross-country jaunt in the playoffs, knocking off Northern Iowa, Eastern Washington (in Cheney, Washington) and top-seeded New Hampshire (in Durham, New Hampshire) last weekend. Meanwhile, the Bison played all three playoff games at home where they rallied to beat MVFC rival South Dakota State, then knocked off Coastal Carolina and finally, Sam Houston State, last weekend to reach the finals for the fourth consecutive year. North Dakota State and Appalachian State share the distinction of being the only FCS schools to win three titles in a row, but the Bison are trying to become the first school to win four straight. The Bison join Eastern Kentucky (1979-82) and Youngstown State (1991-94) as the only schools to reach four straight title games.
?We still know each other pretty well even though we didn?t play them this year,? said Illinois State defensive end Teddy Corwin on Pantagraph.com, an Illinois-based website. ?It should be awesome.?
And it could be much tighter than North Dakota State?s three championship appearances. The Bison, which are a 4 ?-point favorite, defeated Towson 35-7 last year and Sam Houston State, 39-13 (in 2012) and 17-6 (in 2011).
Part of the reason for the Bison being favorite is their familiarity with Frisco. North Dakota State travels well, obviously knows how to win the big game, plays outstanding defense and doesn?t beat itself. Craig Bohl, who has since moved on to coach at Wyoming, was the head man for the other title games, but the Bison haven?t skipped a beat under first-year coach Chris Klieman (an assistant under Bohl).
?North Dakota State wins by design. They?re very methodical, have great personnel and they?re very well coached,? said Sam Houston State coach K.C. Keeler.
So how does this play out?
For starters, this North Dakota State team doesn?t appear to be as invincible as the past three. It had to rally to beat South Dakota State in the first playoff game and was outplayed in its loss to Northern Iowa, 23-3, in the regular season. In that contest, the Bison had eight first downs and only 43 yards rushing (175 total yards offense).
But the Bison are second nationally in scoring defense, third in total defense and second in time of possession. Plus, they?re fourth in third-down conversions. They do have some injuries. Outstanding middle linebacker Travis Beck ruptured his Achilles? tendon in the regular-season finale against Youngstown State and their receiving corps is banged up too. But junior quarterback Carson Wentz and senior running back John Crockett are healthy and carry the weight of the Bison offense.
How Wentz, who broke NDSU?s single-season passing mark this season held by Brock Jensen, fares against Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson could go a long way in determining the outcome. Wentz likely will have to find success through the air while Roberson, a transfer from Indiana, is a dual run-pass threat.
Meanwhile, Marshaun Coprich is the Redbirds? top running back. He is No. 1 nationally in rushing yards and No. 2 in rushing yards per game. He had gone over 100 yards in each game this season until last week against New Hampshire. That has to be a concern for the Redbirds and their huge offensive line (305, 330, 280, 330 and 315 pounds) because if New Hampshire could limit Coprich, North Dakota State likely can, too.
Both teams have excellent kicking games so there shouldn?t be an advantage there.
This is a matchup that if the teams played 10 times, they each might win five. But here?s a hunch that the new kid on the block, Illinois State, wins the title behind the outstanding play of its quarterback Roberson.
Projected Score: Illinois State 24, North Dakota State 20
http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/10557
a writeup... not much different than what i said... but
#5 Illinois State vs. #2 North Dakota State, January 10th at Frisco, Texas, 12:00 (ESPN2)
It?s an all-Missouri Valley Football Conference party for the national championship when three-time defending champion North Dakota State (14-1) meets Illinois State (13-1) in what should be a heavyweight brawl. Although the two schools are in the same conference, they didn?t meet this year, adding more intrigue to this season?s title game. In 2013, North Dakota State prevailed against Illinois State, 28-10, as it jumped out to a quick 14-0 advantage.
For the No. 2-seeded Bison, it?s not a surprise they?re in Frisco, also known as ?Fargo South? as it?s been called. The north Texas locale has become the winter home for Bison faithful in recent years. But judging by preseason expectations, No. 5-seed Illinois State has to be considered a surprise. The Redbirds, 5-6 a year ago, were picked to finish in the middle of the pack in the MVFC, but wound up sharing the title with North Dakota State with identical 7-1 records. Ironically, both teams lost to Northern Iowa on consecutive weekends this fall.
But the Redbirds convinced skeptics with a cross-country jaunt in the playoffs, knocking off Northern Iowa, Eastern Washington (in Cheney, Washington) and top-seeded New Hampshire (in Durham, New Hampshire) last weekend. Meanwhile, the Bison played all three playoff games at home where they rallied to beat MVFC rival South Dakota State, then knocked off Coastal Carolina and finally, Sam Houston State, last weekend to reach the finals for the fourth consecutive year. North Dakota State and Appalachian State share the distinction of being the only FCS schools to win three titles in a row, but the Bison are trying to become the first school to win four straight. The Bison join Eastern Kentucky (1979-82) and Youngstown State (1991-94) as the only schools to reach four straight title games.
?We still know each other pretty well even though we didn?t play them this year,? said Illinois State defensive end Teddy Corwin on Pantagraph.com, an Illinois-based website. ?It should be awesome.?
And it could be much tighter than North Dakota State?s three championship appearances. The Bison, which are a 4 ?-point favorite, defeated Towson 35-7 last year and Sam Houston State, 39-13 (in 2012) and 17-6 (in 2011).
Part of the reason for the Bison being favorite is their familiarity with Frisco. North Dakota State travels well, obviously knows how to win the big game, plays outstanding defense and doesn?t beat itself. Craig Bohl, who has since moved on to coach at Wyoming, was the head man for the other title games, but the Bison haven?t skipped a beat under first-year coach Chris Klieman (an assistant under Bohl).
?North Dakota State wins by design. They?re very methodical, have great personnel and they?re very well coached,? said Sam Houston State coach K.C. Keeler.
So how does this play out?
For starters, this North Dakota State team doesn?t appear to be as invincible as the past three. It had to rally to beat South Dakota State in the first playoff game and was outplayed in its loss to Northern Iowa, 23-3, in the regular season. In that contest, the Bison had eight first downs and only 43 yards rushing (175 total yards offense).
But the Bison are second nationally in scoring defense, third in total defense and second in time of possession. Plus, they?re fourth in third-down conversions. They do have some injuries. Outstanding middle linebacker Travis Beck ruptured his Achilles? tendon in the regular-season finale against Youngstown State and their receiving corps is banged up too. But junior quarterback Carson Wentz and senior running back John Crockett are healthy and carry the weight of the Bison offense.
How Wentz, who broke NDSU?s single-season passing mark this season held by Brock Jensen, fares against Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson could go a long way in determining the outcome. Wentz likely will have to find success through the air while Roberson, a transfer from Indiana, is a dual run-pass threat.
Meanwhile, Marshaun Coprich is the Redbirds? top running back. He is No. 1 nationally in rushing yards and No. 2 in rushing yards per game. He had gone over 100 yards in each game this season until last week against New Hampshire. That has to be a concern for the Redbirds and their huge offensive line (305, 330, 280, 330 and 315 pounds) because if New Hampshire could limit Coprich, North Dakota State likely can, too.
Both teams have excellent kicking games so there shouldn?t be an advantage there.
This is a matchup that if the teams played 10 times, they each might win five. But here?s a hunch that the new kid on the block, Illinois State, wins the title behind the outstanding play of its quarterback Roberson.
Projected Score: Illinois State 24, North Dakota State 20
http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/10557
Another writeup
Another writeup
FCS Championship Game Preview
By Craig Haley, The Sports Network FCS Executive Director
North Dakota State (14-1) vs. Illinois State (13-1)
Kickoff: Saturday, Jan. 10, 1 p.m. ET
Site: Toyota Stadium (20,086) - Frisco, Texas
Surface: Bermuda Grass (Tifway 419)
Television: ESPN2 (announcers Anish Shroff, Kelly Stouffer and Cara Capuano)
Conference: North Dakota State - Missouri Valley; Illinois State - Missouri Valley
Nicknames: North Dakota State Bison; Illinois State Redbirds
FCS Playoff Seeds: North Dakota State, No. 2; Illinois State, No. 5
The Sports Network's Final Regular-Season Ranking: North Dakota State, No. 2; Illinois State, No. 7
Series Record: North Dakota State leads, 5-2
Last Meeting: Nov. 9, 2013 (North Dakota State won, 28-10, in Fargo, North Dakota)
Series Streak: North Dakota State has won the last three meetings
Head Coaches: North Dakota State - Chris Klieman (first season, 14-1 at North Dakota State; second season, 17-8 overall); Illinois State - Brock Spack (sixth year, 46-25 at Illinois State and overall).
All-Time School Record: North Dakota State, 670-366-34; Illinois State, 467-517-63
All-Time FCS Playoff Records: North Dakota State, 17-1; Illinois State, 7-4
Previous FCS Playoff Appearances: Illinois State 4 (1998-99, 2006, 2012); North Dakota State 4 (2010-13, National Champions in 2011-13)
What to Know: For the first time since the FCS playoffs began in 1978, this is a championship game meeting between two teams from the same conference, although, ironically, they didn't play each other during the regular season. North Dakota State, which is seeking an unprecedented fourth straight national title, and Illinois State were declared co-champions in the 10-team Missouri Valley Football Conference, both with 7-1 records.
But the two teams know each other well and come out of a conference that tied the FCS single-season record with five playoff qualifiers and will add a record 10th win in the postseason on Saturday. Each team has lost only to Northern Iowa, and Illinois State avenged its defeat in the second round of the playoffs.
Quarterbacks Tre Roberson (156.37) of Illinois State and Carson Wentz (152.9) of North Dakota State lead the Missouri Valley in passing efficiency and rank in the top 10 nationally. Roberson can spot his passes well downfield to a physical unit of receivers led by 6-foot-3 Cameron Meredith, Lechein Neblett and James O'Shaughnessy, a 6-4 tight end. Roberson has thrown for 3,064 yards and 27 touchdowns against only nine interceptions, and beats defenses with the run (868 yards, 10 touchdowns) when he seeks gaps in them.
Wentz isn't as explosive as Roberson as North Dakota State relies more on its power run game. But Wentz has given the Bison their best run option at quarterback since their days of the veer option in the 1980s and '90s. Terrific on draws, Wentz has gained 555 yards and four touchdowns on the ground while completing over 63 percent of his passes (213-of-336) for 2,874 yards and 24 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.
A hamstring injury to leading receiver Zach Vraa during the postseason has brought freshman wideout RJ Urzendowski and tight end Kevin Vaadeland to the forefront of the passing game. But the three-week break leading up to the championship game gives Vraa the chance to be back in action.
The run game is immense for both teams. Illinois State junior Marshaun Coprich leads the FCS in rushing yards (2,168) and North Dakota State senior John Crockett (1,920) is third in the nation and has been a game-breaker in the postseason, averaging 229.5 yards from scrimmage with five touchdowns over the last two games. A bigger game by either All-American could be decisive as the two teams seek to control the game clock.
Should one team control the line of scrimmage from either side also is a potential difference maker. North Dakota State will try to free defensive end Kyle Emanuel, the 2014 Buck Buchanan Award winner who has the most sacks (19.5) and tackles for loss (31) in the FCS, to put pressure on Roberson and disrupt the Redbirds' rhythm.
The efficient play of who's behind Emanuel plays into how the Bison's stingy defense ranks second nationally in scoring defense (13.2 ppg) and third in total defense (270.8 ypg), and a plus-12 turnover margin underscores how they don't beat themselves.
Like Emanuel, linebacker Carlton Littlejohn (the team's leading tackler for a second consecutive season) and strong safety Colten Heagle will start in the national final for the third time, while free safety Christian Dudzik will achieve it for the fourth time. Starting linebacker Esley Thornton and cornerback C.J. Smith also started in last year's final.
Illinois State, appearing in the national final for the first time, boasts defensive balance as well. It's particularly evident in the fact four Redbirds have between 6.5 and eight sacks and 10.5 and 12.5 tackles for loss. Head coach Brock Spack handed the defensive coordinator reins to sixth-year assistant Spence Nowinsky this season, and the move of former running back/linebacker Collin Keoshian to the four-man front has brought added speed inside and opened lanes for ends Teddy Corwin and David "Boom" Perkins to be dominant from the edge.
Linebacker Pat Meehan has been steady all season and the secondary is highly experienced, including cornerback Mike Banks making his 49th career start.
On special teams, North Dakota State features place-kicker Adam Keller, who is 26-for-31 on field goals and has made 115 straight PAT attempts, and punter Ben LeCompte, who was a second-team All-American. Nick Aussieker, Illinois State's all-time leading scorer, has specialized in clutch field goals this season and is 14-for-19 overall.
Frisco, hosting the final for the fifth straight season, has become Fargo South with the way North Dakota State's passionate fan base has traveled in droves to recent championship games. The Bison figure to have the advantage in crowd size again and can couple that with their championship game experience.
Prediction - North Dakota State's more experienced team might be the more relaxed team early in the game, but Illinois State has done well to rally to wins in the fourth quarter. On just another Saturday afternoon in the Missouri Valley Conference, a down-to-the-wire finish would be sensational. The Bison keep their historical run going. North Dakota State, 24-20.
01/04 07:56:53 ET
Another writeup
FCS Championship Game Preview
By Craig Haley, The Sports Network FCS Executive Director
North Dakota State (14-1) vs. Illinois State (13-1)
Kickoff: Saturday, Jan. 10, 1 p.m. ET
Site: Toyota Stadium (20,086) - Frisco, Texas
Surface: Bermuda Grass (Tifway 419)
Television: ESPN2 (announcers Anish Shroff, Kelly Stouffer and Cara Capuano)
Conference: North Dakota State - Missouri Valley; Illinois State - Missouri Valley
Nicknames: North Dakota State Bison; Illinois State Redbirds
FCS Playoff Seeds: North Dakota State, No. 2; Illinois State, No. 5
The Sports Network's Final Regular-Season Ranking: North Dakota State, No. 2; Illinois State, No. 7
Series Record: North Dakota State leads, 5-2
Last Meeting: Nov. 9, 2013 (North Dakota State won, 28-10, in Fargo, North Dakota)
Series Streak: North Dakota State has won the last three meetings
Head Coaches: North Dakota State - Chris Klieman (first season, 14-1 at North Dakota State; second season, 17-8 overall); Illinois State - Brock Spack (sixth year, 46-25 at Illinois State and overall).
All-Time School Record: North Dakota State, 670-366-34; Illinois State, 467-517-63
All-Time FCS Playoff Records: North Dakota State, 17-1; Illinois State, 7-4
Previous FCS Playoff Appearances: Illinois State 4 (1998-99, 2006, 2012); North Dakota State 4 (2010-13, National Champions in 2011-13)
What to Know: For the first time since the FCS playoffs began in 1978, this is a championship game meeting between two teams from the same conference, although, ironically, they didn't play each other during the regular season. North Dakota State, which is seeking an unprecedented fourth straight national title, and Illinois State were declared co-champions in the 10-team Missouri Valley Football Conference, both with 7-1 records.
But the two teams know each other well and come out of a conference that tied the FCS single-season record with five playoff qualifiers and will add a record 10th win in the postseason on Saturday. Each team has lost only to Northern Iowa, and Illinois State avenged its defeat in the second round of the playoffs.
Quarterbacks Tre Roberson (156.37) of Illinois State and Carson Wentz (152.9) of North Dakota State lead the Missouri Valley in passing efficiency and rank in the top 10 nationally. Roberson can spot his passes well downfield to a physical unit of receivers led by 6-foot-3 Cameron Meredith, Lechein Neblett and James O'Shaughnessy, a 6-4 tight end. Roberson has thrown for 3,064 yards and 27 touchdowns against only nine interceptions, and beats defenses with the run (868 yards, 10 touchdowns) when he seeks gaps in them.
Wentz isn't as explosive as Roberson as North Dakota State relies more on its power run game. But Wentz has given the Bison their best run option at quarterback since their days of the veer option in the 1980s and '90s. Terrific on draws, Wentz has gained 555 yards and four touchdowns on the ground while completing over 63 percent of his passes (213-of-336) for 2,874 yards and 24 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.
A hamstring injury to leading receiver Zach Vraa during the postseason has brought freshman wideout RJ Urzendowski and tight end Kevin Vaadeland to the forefront of the passing game. But the three-week break leading up to the championship game gives Vraa the chance to be back in action.
The run game is immense for both teams. Illinois State junior Marshaun Coprich leads the FCS in rushing yards (2,168) and North Dakota State senior John Crockett (1,920) is third in the nation and has been a game-breaker in the postseason, averaging 229.5 yards from scrimmage with five touchdowns over the last two games. A bigger game by either All-American could be decisive as the two teams seek to control the game clock.
Should one team control the line of scrimmage from either side also is a potential difference maker. North Dakota State will try to free defensive end Kyle Emanuel, the 2014 Buck Buchanan Award winner who has the most sacks (19.5) and tackles for loss (31) in the FCS, to put pressure on Roberson and disrupt the Redbirds' rhythm.
The efficient play of who's behind Emanuel plays into how the Bison's stingy defense ranks second nationally in scoring defense (13.2 ppg) and third in total defense (270.8 ypg), and a plus-12 turnover margin underscores how they don't beat themselves.
Like Emanuel, linebacker Carlton Littlejohn (the team's leading tackler for a second consecutive season) and strong safety Colten Heagle will start in the national final for the third time, while free safety Christian Dudzik will achieve it for the fourth time. Starting linebacker Esley Thornton and cornerback C.J. Smith also started in last year's final.
Illinois State, appearing in the national final for the first time, boasts defensive balance as well. It's particularly evident in the fact four Redbirds have between 6.5 and eight sacks and 10.5 and 12.5 tackles for loss. Head coach Brock Spack handed the defensive coordinator reins to sixth-year assistant Spence Nowinsky this season, and the move of former running back/linebacker Collin Keoshian to the four-man front has brought added speed inside and opened lanes for ends Teddy Corwin and David "Boom" Perkins to be dominant from the edge.
Linebacker Pat Meehan has been steady all season and the secondary is highly experienced, including cornerback Mike Banks making his 49th career start.
On special teams, North Dakota State features place-kicker Adam Keller, who is 26-for-31 on field goals and has made 115 straight PAT attempts, and punter Ben LeCompte, who was a second-team All-American. Nick Aussieker, Illinois State's all-time leading scorer, has specialized in clutch field goals this season and is 14-for-19 overall.
Frisco, hosting the final for the fifth straight season, has become Fargo South with the way North Dakota State's passionate fan base has traveled in droves to recent championship games. The Bison figure to have the advantage in crowd size again and can couple that with their championship game experience.
Prediction - North Dakota State's more experienced team might be the more relaxed team early in the game, but Illinois State has done well to rally to wins in the fourth quarter. On just another Saturday afternoon in the Missouri Valley Conference, a down-to-the-wire finish would be sensational. The Bison keep their historical run going. North Dakota State, 24-20.
01/04 07:56:53 ET
I think I like the under too
I think I like the under too
I am stoked about the game.
Already bet
Illinois State +7
Illinois State +230
I like the under but still debating it.
I think I like the under too
I am stoked about the game.
Already bet
Illinois State +7
Illinois State +230
I like the under but still debating it.
I already bet the under--keeping my eye on the weather--gl Last year the turf looked in bad shape
I live..
I live..
I live about 45 minutes from the Stadium and wifey says I can go... So I will update weather from the game.
Begging to go to both games FCS and FBS.... but
I am on dog and under right now... I think a low scoring affair favors Illinois State as odd as that sounds.
If we get it-
Illinois State +3.5 1st half
Illinois State Moneyline first half
First half under 27
I live..
I live about 45 minutes from the Stadium and wifey says I can go... So I will update weather from the game.
Begging to go to both games FCS and FBS.... but
I am on dog and under right now... I think a low scoring affair favors Illinois State as odd as that sounds.
If we get it-
Illinois State +3.5 1st half
Illinois State Moneyline first half
First half under 27
