I think this YSU will be a victory due to home field. But I am not expecting a drubbing. Probably something like 28-14, with that last UND TD coming in the 4th quarter. I'll be curious what the betting lines are.
Watching Penn State and Arizona State on NHL Network. Has NHL Network televised college hockey before? They even have a “NCHC Hockey” above the scoreboard - is there some sort of TV deal that I missed?
Here are the details on the betting line for the matchup:
Spread: North Dakota -17.5 (-110) vs. Northern Iowa +17.5 (-110).
Moneyline: North Dakota (-1100) vs. Northern Iowa (+600).
Total (Over/Under): 53.5 points (-110 for Over, -110 for Under).
I would be happy with this kind of victory, on the road no less.
In the case of "I'm from North Dakota and I don't have ties to either UND or NDSU so I cheer for both," UND needs to make it its mission for that casual fan to have more opportunities to cheer for UND than NDSU.
Potato Bowl is always the first home game, right? That's Sept. 5 (Labor Day weekend) in 2026. Additionally, it's the only home game in September next year, so I doubt it would be moved a whole month later.