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Yeah, but if EWU is still ranked number 2 and we beat them because Vernon Adams is out, then that will still be a quality win that could perhaps get us into the playoffs if we finish 7-5.

Things are falling into place for UND. Bubba is doing a great job! Go UND!

UND should win more than 5. At least 6.

Hardly a cheap shot; Will Ratelle is not classless. It's not his fault the Montana quarterback is built like a punter. Plus, the refs babied the Griz with some late-hit/unnecessary roughness calls all game. Otherwise, things would've got even more physical. No question UND was the more physical team yesterday.

Encouraging that this team has come close to defeating a couple ranked FCS teams the past couple weeks and the only thing that held them back were penalties and mistakes (bad snaps). Why is that encouraging? Because they're correctable in the short-term; Bubba and UND could be going on a winning streak to close out this season if the necessary improvements are made.

Absolutely. From this point forward in terms of this season, UND should expect to win every game. As for next season, the team will have a lot of returning contributors, which usually always translates well to success.

Certainly the best way to look at it from a players and coaches' perspective. One game at a time; not going to argue that. Team should look to come out with a lot of energy on homecoming and get a much-needed rebound victory vs. Portland State.

7-5 is possible given the only top-10 FCS team remaining on UND's schedule is Eastern Washington. Given how poor Eastern Washington's defense is, that game is not impossible for UND, either. I see 6-6 because I think UND will drop a game @ Eastern Washingtona and @ another Big Sky team, perhaps SUU. For the playoffs, I think UND would have to win out and go 8-4 and get that win versus Eastern Washington. At 7-5 with a win vs. Eastern Washington, it is possible still I suppose. I think 7-5 with the one loss versus Eastern Washington would keep UND out of the playoffs but would sure build up hype for 2015 given how young UND is.

Defense is playing to the point where UND can win any Big Sky football game, including Eastern Washington. Offense is doing just enough to keep games close; if the offense could make a few more big plays, UND would be undefeated in conference play. Good news is the short-passing game is getting better with Mollberg and company.

The gap for next year's game is closing each and every week this season as UND continues to improve.

The defense is darn good. Plus they will only improve given the youth. Also, nice to see the offense is improving a little bit with a better short-passing game.

Didn't admit that. Point is, UND has played much closer to Montana and Montana State this season relative to last year; thus, they are showing improvement. Also, considering the lesser opponents UND plays coming up, wins should start to stack up. It's all just very promising given the outlook of the season, but by no way is yesterday's game satisfying morally. UND has a chance to be a winning football team this year which means 2015 is already looking like a possible playoff year.

Don't really agree with this. Hendrickson wasn't anything too special; Braden Hanson was better given his statistics. Plus, Hendrickson played poorly in a big game versus Cal Poly in 2012 that could have led to some big momentum.

Completely stupid comment. UND played a close game against Montana and had a very good opportunity to win. To sell that short is only typical of NDSU fans. UND is on the rise, and much sooner than most expected.

Someone thinks they're a realist when really they're just another pessimistic. Way to go

Absolutely! Go UND!

Montana should've lost. Both safety and refs really helped out Montana.

This one really hurts a guy. Oh well. This team is getting better. I know there are going to be people that are going to say the offense only scored 7 and the backup QB played for Montana, but I don't care. UND should end this season with a winning record. Go UND and good job Bubba

Yeah

After today, UND should win out at home. Bubba has this team ready for the playoffs. They're that good already. If not this year, next year is playoff time. Keep up the good work Bubba.

UND's defense is playing real good. UND's offense is playing real bad. What else is new?? Still anyone's game. Go UND!

Bold prediction: Griz don't score over 20.

Game Day! Excited to see UND football compete and continue to get better under Bubba! Oh, and of course hear more expert opinions on how this team is no good following the game.

Both Higgins and Kelly-Martin appear to be real good defensive prospects. Hope we have success this weekend and impress them.

Please feel free to enlighten me with examples. I'm a Univeristy of North Dakota alumnus and fan; I'm not on this board because I get paid to post my honest-to-God objective opinion, but rather because I like discussing how UND athletics can succeed. If you would rather use this board to spread your pessimism, then so be it; that's your prerogative. Nevertheless, many of your claims are outright incorrect and possess no merit. As for your post regarding UCONN football, I stand by what I said in that it is pointless. UCONN is an FBS program that has had moderate success; if UND and/or any other FCS team plays them tough or defeats them, it's worth noting. Dismissing that entire notion on your part is, well, foolish.