Oxbow6 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 UND heads to Bozeman to take on the 'Cats. Defensively UND is much improved. Offensively UND is really struggling. Looks like MSU is once again a very solid upper tier BSC team. #notgonnaget60hungonusthisyear Converse...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Passing Offense: MSU 36th UND 113th Rushing Offense: MSU 14th UND 109th Scoring Offense: MSU t11th UND 111th Passing Defense: UND 38th MSU 108th Rushing Defense: UND 55th MSU 60th Scoring Defense: UND t48th MSU 81st MSU's offense vs UND's defense. Did we enter the twilight zone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Early week prediction which is subject to change...MSU 38 UND 10 I think the defense plays very well for a half but TOP favors MSU 2:1 in the 2nd half and the D gets worn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 MSU's offense too much for the defense. MSU 38 UND 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 When the D starts slipping and UND is forced to throw the ball to have any chance of a comeback, things could get ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 When the D starts slipping and UND is forced to throw the ball to have any chance of a comeback, things could get ugly. Like this http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?id=332710155 or this http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?id=332570155 or this http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?id=332850155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Few first things that jump out at me considering this game: UND hasn't played well on the road Montana State's offense is really good UND's offense is not good at all UND's defense has been improving Judging by the Missouri State game, UND's defense can keep the game close; however, in order for UND to keep it close the entire game and have a chance to win, they have to protect the ball (both special teams aka punt returning and offense), force turnovers, and capitalize off turnovers (no missed FGs). I consider this game similar to the Missouri State game: similar environment and similar opponent. That game would've been different if the halftime score was 7-3 (no punt return error and no missed FG) rather than 14-0. The little things make a difference; UND will have to do the little things right on September 27th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 MSU's offense too much for the defense. MSU 38 UND 3 It's gotta be a four-alarm fire if you're predicting this score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 It's gotta be a four-alarm fire if you're predicting this score. I know but I think UND can get a FG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGame Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 UND needs to be able to get a few first downs each possession in order hang with MSU. If the offense isn't a little better this week it could be ugly because it's a much better offense and the defense needs some time off the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I am going to be the eternal optimist! Stony Brook is solid defensively. They are #1 in total defense in the CAA so far this year, and they were #2 in total defense in the CAA last season. The CAA is a good league, right up there with the Big Sky and MVFC. I am not going to make a prediction on the score against the Boobcats, but I will predict that we get over 300 yards total offense and it will be fairly balanced between run and pass. Last year we ran for 165 yards on these guys. We had no help from the defense. Mollberg started and got yanked. We all can see that it will take a lot for Joe to get pulled this year, so he shouldn't be looking over his shoulder. If anything, he should be highly motivated to silence his critics. Montana's defense is usually decent, but not as good as Stony Brook's, or perhaps even Missouri State's defense...... MSU runs the ball well, but I don't see them getting 330+ like last year. The defense is playing well, and our linebackers appear to be the best position group we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I am going to be the eternal optimist! Stony Brook is solid defensively. They are #1 in total defense in the CAA so far this year, and they were #2 in total defense in the CAA last season. The CAA is a good league, right up there with the Big Sky and MVFC. I am not going to make a prediction on the score against the Boobcats, but I will predict that we get over 300 yards total offense and it will be fairly balanced between run and pass. Last year we ran for 165 yards on these guys. We had no help from the defense. Mollberg started and got yanked. We all can see that it will take a lot for Joe to get pulled this year, so he shouldn't be looking over his shoulder. If anything, he should be highly motivated to silence his critics. MSU runs the ball well, but I don't see them getting 330+ like last year. The defense is playing well, and our linebackers appear to be the best position group we have. Would be a great game for the offense to finally break out. Hope you're right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I may be in the minority among non-MVFC homers, but I actually think Missouri St. might be a better team than Montana St. this year. I guess we'll be in a better position to make a judgment after Saturday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Black Hills St. managed 10 points, 13 first downs and 238 yards against Montana St. earlier this year. I would like to think we have a chance to exceed that, but that's certainly no guarantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericpnelson Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Anyone going to Bozeman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodak78 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Anyone going to Bozeman? Yes I am. I went to the game 2 years ago. Nice atmosphere and I believe this game will be interesting. We will need to be nearly mistake free to have a chance. Their offense will present some problems for our defense. Their QB is capable of putting up some rushing yards as well as passing. They have speed so it will be interest how our OLB's and DB's respond. They ask play up tempo offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I feel the need to remind everyone of how MSU coach Rob Ash whined publicly when North Dakota was added to the Big Sky. It would be nice to kick this team in the teeth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-1 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I feel the need to remind everyone of how MSU coach Rob Ash whined publicly when North Dakota was added to the Big Sky. It would be nice to kick this team in the teeth. Never heard that. Remember where you saw it, by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Never heard that. Remember where you saw it, by chance? I cannot recall exactly where it was printed but I remember reading multiple articles that states Ash's disapproval of UND being added to the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I thought it was primarily Sac St that b*tched about us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I thought it was primarily Sac St that b*tched about us? The Sac St beat writer was on record against it as well. Him and Ash are the two I can recall that were on record as being against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 If our offense could move the ball some this weekend, which would mean fewer possessions for Montana State, maybe we can stay within 30. Am I being optimistic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 If our offense could move the ball some this weekend, which would mean fewer possessions for Montana State, maybe we can stay within 30. Am I being optimistic? Missouri State is every bit as good as Montana State, IMO. I'm certainly not guaranteeing a win, but I think UND will stay relatively close in this one relative to the Missouri State game (less than 24 point differential vs. Montana State on Saturday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 This is a very good MSU team. They manhandled a good Central Arkansas team (that lost on a 53 yard FG to Missouri St on Saturday) before taking their foot off the gas in the 4th qtr and made it a two possession final score. Central Ark was never in position to threaten MSU. I don't see a UND win, but as the week progresses I could get more optimistic and figure out a scenario where this thing could be a 3 possession game in the 4th qtr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpaw Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Let's try and remember that coming into this season, nobody expected this to be a win. I've noticed as a game gets closer each week, everyone's hopes get a little higher and then people are crushed and angry when UND gets dominated. Our defense is better, our offense is worse but we still have to keep preseason expectations in mind as we go week to week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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