Northern Arizona @ UND 9/9/2023

[SiouxFan100]

Now that everyone is happy we did as expected in our first game versus Drake - we move on to a stiffer opponent.

GFH

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  3 p.m.

  Football vs Northern Arizona 

  Grand Forks, N.D.

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[SWSiouxMN]

I'm hoping for another dominate performance from the offense and a little bit more from the defense.

I'll take UND by 14

 

[UND-FB-FAN]

Not gonna predict. I know what the score should be, but what it will be comes down to preparation this week by the coaches/players and ultimately execution from the players on Saturday. 
 

Of note, NAU lost 38-3 to Arizona yesterday. 

[MoSiouxFan]

31-24 UND.

[90siouxfan]

34-20

[108498]

Must win by UND.

[HoopsFan03]

Looking forward to being able to attend this game! I got UND by 2 touchdowns

[forksandspoons]

Need a big crowd and big defensive performance! 

[Dustin]

Lot of 2 score predictions, but I hope we win by 3-4 scores. Would like to put this these guys away without giving them a sniff at all. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

1 hour ago, Dustin said:

Lot of 2 score predictions, but I hope we win by 3-4 scores. Would like to put this these guys away without giving them a sniff at all. 

I agree. I don’t think 2 scores is enough, based on how awful NAU looked in their first game. With that said, Bubba ball is designed to do just enough, so I wouldn’t be surprised if UND only wins by one score. UND absolutely needs to win this game (must-win).

[SWSiouxMN]

2 hours ago, Dustin said:

Lot of 2 score predictions, but I hope we win by 3-4 scores. Would like to put this these guys away without giving them a sniff at all. 

In my case, shooting for the yeah it was two scores but it really wasn't all that close type of vibe. 

 

[wheelsup]

1 hour ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

I agree. I don’t think 2 scores is enough, based on how awful NAU looked in their first game. With that said, Bubba ball is designed to do just enough, so I wouldn’t be surprised if UND only wins by one score. UND absolutely needs to win this game (must-win).

I don’t think the current state of UND football aligns with your bubba ball comment.  Back when our defense led the way I would have agreed but now I think our offense will put up a bunch of points and defense will hopefully continue to improve.  I hope to see a dominant offensive effort, continued improvement on defense and significant improvement on special teams.
 

My prediction is 41-whatever our defense can do.  I’m not sure how many missed field goals and extra points are in that 41.

[UND Football Fan]

This will see where our defense really is at with the D-Line and linebackers when it comes to pass rush. It’s tough on the secondary when qb has time and easy pass windows to throw in. If our defense is similar to last year it probably will be a two score win or even a nail biter. 

 

[GoodGood]

Getting Abilene Christian vibes 

[SiouxFan100]

I expect to win by between 3 to 45 points 

[SWSiouxMN]

3 minutes ago, GoodGood said:

Getting Abilene Christian vibes 

At least ACU was decent last year, can't say the same about NAU.

 

[UND-FB-FAN]

1 hour ago, wheelsup said:

I don’t think the current state of UND football aligns with your bubba ball comment.  Back when our defense led the way I would have agreed but now I think our offense will put up a bunch of points and defense will hopefully continue to improve.  I hope to see a dominant offensive effort, continued improvement on defense and significant improvement on special teams.
 

My prediction is 41-whatever our defense can do.  I’m not sure how many missed field goals and extra points are in that 41.

Defense and special team’s flaws could keep it close, unfortunately, but I’d be fine with 41-21 or whatever. Let’s see how it goes. Big game on Saturday. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

7 minutes ago, GoodGood said:

Getting Abilene Christian vibes 

Yeah, not good, but I’m with you. It’s reality of this current program. 10 year sample size is pretty solid.

[siouxweet]

41-7 UND.  Loving the puff pastries to open the seaon before the real opponents begin.

[SiouxDini]

UND 38 NA 20

[Nodak78]

https://t.co/yuQlUZ2g09

Bubba says pack the Alerus for the potato bowl.

[Oxbow6]

Anyone looking to get in the door Saturday shoot me a PM. Will only be using 3 of 4 tickets.

[Teeder11]

Early scouting of NAU, I see:

They Used 3 young QBs against Arizona .  Millner #2 appears to be their primary signal caller and is more dual threat  Flores #7 will also run on occasion. 

SMU drop down RB TJ McDaniel # 1 will be a handful, both as traditional running back and a receiver out of the backfield  

WR Owen #6 is back for more. Speedy with good hands  Used much the same way we use Caden Dennis and Red.

#17 freshman DB surprisingly good for such a lanky slight dude. All over the field. Good tackler and will be looking to wedge through to block kicks. 

Huge NT #90 is quick on the feet for his size.  When not bull rushing the middle, he likes to stunt around left side.

Defense has a propensity for stupid penalties of the 15 yard variety. 

28-20 UND. With a tip of the hat to a loud and proud Potato Bowl crowd. 

[shep]

1 hour ago, Teeder11 said:

Early scouting of NAU, I see:

They Used 3 young QBs against Arizona .  Millner #2 appears to be their primary signal caller and is more dual threat  Flores #7 will also run on occasion. 

SMU drop down RB TJ McDaniel # 1 will be a handful, both as traditional running back and a receiver out of the backfield  

WR Owen #6 is back for more. Speedy with good hands  Used much the same way we use Caden Dennis and Red.

#17 freshman DB surprisingly good for such a lanky slight dude. All over the field. Good tackler and will be looking to wedge through to block kicks. 

Huge NT #90 is quick on the feet for his size.  When not bull rushing the middle, he likes to stunt around left side.

Defense has a propensity for stupid penalties of the 15 yard variety. 

28-20 UND. With a tip of the hat to a loud and proud Potato Bowl crowd. 

So I like that you actually researched the opposition and I trust your judgement about them, but now I'm concerned about   Saturday. 

[iramurphy]

14 hours ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said:

If the defense doesn’t give up big plays, I’d say it’s a cake walk.

I think Teeder has a nice scouting summary. This is a tough game for us. They have a number of transfers including the RB from SMU. We have to play well to win.