homer

Run defense and coaching staff needs to prove a power run game like NDSU was a fluke and a game that spiraled out of control. WRs need to catch and hang onto passes when they are there. 31-17 JMU

Time to cancel my insurance.

Over the last couple of years we have not been very good on the road. Probably my biggest concern going into Sunday. If this game was in Grand Forks I’d be fairly optimistic. Having to travel we will need to not turn the ball over, cause some turnovers and keep it close to give ourselves a chance.

I think it goes to bid since neither team is seeded in the top 4. Bids have already been submitted and I would guess with a larger stadium NDSUs bid is higher. Never know though I guess.

Speedy recovery to the young man. What a great first season. Looking forward to seeing him back on the field.

We hadn’t played a game in 35 days and knew our next game was going to be on the road against arguably the top team in FCS this year. I have no problem getting the starters more reps. Sucks to lose a key piece but we had to take opportunities to shake as much rust as possible heading into next week even if it’s just handoffs and timing. Need a near perfect game next week.

Best wishes to Bo and a speedy recovery. The kid will be a difference maker by the time he’s a senior. You could argue he was as a true freshman. He fits this offense perfectly.

I was thinking the same thing. We have just missed on some really good DBs while also getting some really good talent. Evaluations at that position are pretty strong for a position we ask a lot out of.

As a UND fan I appreciated the way he played. He will be missed as running the ball will be our key to having any sort of playoff run. 30 days in between games gives a lot of opportunities for players to have a lot of conversations. Next man up and let’s see what we have.

Likely our top O lineman

Well that sucks.

For the low major schools, mostly lateral. The high majors will fill holes with the better players moving up

Would be a fun place to go to college.

Vs likely outside looking in if they don’t play??

Opportunity to get into the playoffs??

This sucks. Do it a week earlier and see if we could have got MSU to work for what would essentially be a playoff game

Not a bad idea.

We already play a 3 man front

Not sure if this was directed at me, but I don’t see anything political in the last few posts. Honestly what is going to be different about fall than right now?

So how will things change in the fall?

But there are cases of vaccinated testing positive? That is the concerning part to me is that if a single positive kills a game, even after vaccination what keeps it going?

My opinion going into this off season for any school was if your roster looked the same starting next year you weren’t taking advantage of what is out there for you. I didn’t want to lose the PG but the others will be replaced with what’s available and hopefully better.

Outside of the first run it appeared they had a lot of early success running A gap power. We adjusted by dropping d lineman down to cover the guards (which didn’t work) and they countered with running a bit wider. They likely could have continued with A gap power in the second half and had the same success.

If there was an off season to be in full rebuild mode this is it. I think all gaps can be filled pretty quickly, a coach just has to do a good job finding pieces that gel. Maybe also having difficult conversations with some and telling them it’s time to move on. There will not be enough spots for all the D1 and maybe more importantly top D2 transfers this year.

When people look back at 2020, the champion of FCS football will be the last thing they think about. Surprised the players on NDSUs roster played as hard as they did Saturday since it’s a slightly lesser season.