Big Sky Power Rankings 9-4

[JALMOND]

Well, what I thought was going to be a week when we start getting some answers ended up being a week where there seems to be more questions. Maybe that was to be expected as nine of the conference teams played FBS opponents, including five against the Pac-12., which led to a dismal showing by the conference overall. This week we get five games against the strong Missouri Valley conference, and twelve games total with Portland State taking the weekend off. Here are this week's power rankings (last week in parenthesis). Oh, my.

1. North Dakota (1)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Utah 37-16, this week Missouri State (Mo Valley) at home---Not too perplexing was the outcome of the game as stepping up to the Pac-12 is a tall order for any FCS school, but the Hawks were pretty much shut down by Utah last week. They have their home opener this week, but a game that may not be really easy.

2. Northern Arizona (2)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Arizona 62-24, this week Western Illinois (Mo Valley) at home---The Lumberjacks did move the ball pretty well, but were unable to come up with points, therefore putting a lot of pressure on their inexperienced defense to hold down a Pac-12 offense. They also play the Missouri Valley at home this weekend.

3. Weber State (4)---Last week, beat (NAIA) Montana-Western 76-0, this week at (Pac-12) Cal---The Wildcats showed what it is like to schedule easy in the first game. A lot of offense, a strong defense, a lopsided win. But can they do similar things at the DI level?

4. Eastern Washington (3)---Last week, lost at (Big-12) Texas Tech 56-10, this week North Dakota State (Mo Valley) at home---Maybe because we are so used to seeing the Eagles hang tough with the FBS schools that made the final score rather surprising. But giving up so many points and scoring so few does not feel right. A good test this weekend for the Eagles.

5. Portland State (9)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Oregon State 35-32, this week bye---Surprising what ended up being the most competitive game involving conference teams was the Vikings stepping up and giving Oregon State quite the game. But they are still 0-2 which is where most people had them at the start of the season. They have the week off to find a kicker.

6. Montana State (5)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Washington State 31-0, this week South Dakota State (Mo Valley) at home---The Bobcats are not going to be mistaken for a passing team, but they will need to pass in order to give their strong running game a chance. They will need it to stay with a strong Missouri Valley opponent.

7. Montana (7)---Last week, beat Valparaiso (Pioneer) at home 45-23, this week at (Pac-12) Washington---Not surprising was the final score for the Grizzlies, but really surprising was how they got there. What should have been an easy game was not put away until the 4th quarter. And now they go on the road and play one of the strong FBS teams.

8. Cal Poly (8)---Last week, lost at (Mountain West) San Jose State 34-13, this week at (Missouri Valley) Northern Iowa---Likewise, the Mustangs will not be a strong passing team but they do seem to be having trouble running the ball. Not a trait to have when running is your specialty. And a road game into the Missouri Valley.

9. Southern Utah (6)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Oregon 77-21, this week at (Southland) Stephen F Austin---Not surprising was fact that the Thunderbirds lost, but they could not get anything going, especially in the second half. Teams will make adjustments at halftime and the Thunderbirds have to as well.

10. Northern Colorado (10)---Last week, beat (NAIA) College of Idaho 41-14, this week at (SEC) Florida---The Bears did what they were supposed to, jump out quickly on a lesser opponent and then play everyone. After playing a cupcake, they get to be the cupcake. No, that is not a typo. That is who they play.

11. Sacramento State (12)---Last week, lost to (Sun Belt) Idaho 28-6, this week (Southland) Incarnate Word at home---After Portland State's close loss to Oregon State, the next closest game in the conference was...the Hornets? Cal Poly maybe, but the Hornets may have found they have something in their defense.

12. UC-Davis (11)---Last week, lost to (Mountain West) San Diego State, this week (Pioneer) San Diego at home---A rude awakening for the Dan Hawkin's led Aggies team last week, that had two quick scores late to make the game seem closer. They bring in San Diego's other DI teem to their friendly confines this week.

13. Idaho State (13)---Last week, beat (DII) Western Oregon 37-6, this week at (Mountain West) Utah State---After a scary first half against a lesser opponent, the Bengals woke up, flexed their muscles and got a strong win. They will need to play a complete game when they enter the conference, as well as moving up a level.

RECAP: 1-2 leading, 3-7 right behind, 8-10 right there, 11-13 not that far off.

[POD Knows]

Well, what I thought was going to be a week when we start getting some answers ended up being a week where there seems to be more questions. Maybe that was to be expected as nine of the conference teams played FBS opponents, including five against the Pac-12., which led to a dismal showing by the conference overall. This week we get five games against the strong Missouri Valley conference, and twelve games total with Portland State taking the weekend off. Here are this week's power rankings (last week in parenthesis). Oh, my.

1. North Dakota (1)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Utah 37-16, this week Missouri State (Mo Valley) at home---Not too perplexing was the outcome of the game as stepping up to the Pac-12 is a tall order for any FCS school, but the Hawks were pretty much shut down by Utah last week. They have their home opener this week, but a game that may not be really easy.

2. Northern Arizona (2)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Arizona 62-24, this week Western Illinois (Mo Valley) at home---The Lumberjacks did move the ball pretty well, but were unable to come up with points, therefore putting a lot of pressure on their inexperienced defense to hold down a Pac-12 offense. They also play the Missouri Valley at home this weekend.

3. Weber State (4)---Last week, beat (NAIA) Montana-Western 76-0, this week at (Pac-12) Cal---The Wildcats showed what it is like to schedule easy in the first game. A lot of offense, a strong defense, a lopsided win. But can they do similar things at the DI level?

4. Eastern Washington (3)---Last week, lost at (Big-12) Texas Tech 56-10, this week North Dakota State (Mo Valley) at home---Maybe because we are so used to seeing the Eagles hang tough with the FBS schools that made the final score rather surprising. But giving up so many points and scoring so few does not feel right. A good test this weekend for the Eagles.

5. Portland State (9)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Oregon State 35-32, this week bye---Surprising what ended up being the most competitive game involving conference teams was the Vikings stepping up and giving Oregon State quite the game. But they are still 0-2 which is where most people had them at the start of the season. They have the week off to find a kicker.

6. Montana State (5)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Washington State 31-0, this week South Dakota State (Mo Valley) at home---The Bobcats are not going to be mistaken for a passing team, but they will need to pass in order to give their strong running game a chance. They will need it to stay with a strong Missouri Valley opponent.

7. Montana (7)---Last week, beat Valparaiso (Pioneer) at home 45-23, this week at (Pac-12) Washington---Not surprising was the final score for the Grizzlies, but really surprising was how they got there. What should have been an easy game was not put away until the 4th quarter. And now they go on the road and play one of the strong FBS teams.

8. Cal Poly (8)---Last week, lost at (Mountain West) San Jose State 34-13, this week at (Missouri Valley) Northern Iowa---Likewise, the Mustangs will not be a strong passing team but they do seem to be having trouble running the ball. Not a trait to have when running is your specialty. And a road game into the Missouri Valley.

9. Southern Utah (6)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Oregon 77-21, this week at (Southland) Stephen F Austin---Not surprising was fact that the Thunderbirds lost, but they could not get anything going, especially in the second half. Teams will make adjustments at halftime and the Thunderbirds have to as well.

10. Northern Colorado (10)---Last week, beat (NAIA) College of Idaho 41-14, this week at (SEC) Florida---The Bears did what they were supposed to, jump out quickly on a lesser opponent and then play everyone. After playing a cupcake, they get to be the cupcake. No, that is not a typo. That is who they play.

11. Sacramento State (12)---Last week, lost to (Sun Belt) Idaho 28-6, this week (Southland) Incarnate Word at home---After Portland State's close loss to Oregon State, the next closest game in the conference was...the Hornets? Cal Poly maybe, but the Hornets may have found they have something in their defense.

12. UC-Davis (11)---Last week, lost to (Mountain West) San Diego State, this week (Pioneer) San Diego at home---A rude awakening for the Dan Hawkin's led Aggies team last week, that had two quick scores late to make the game seem closer. They bring in San Diego's other DI teem to their friendly confines this week.

13. Idaho State (13)---Last week, beat (DII) Western Oregon 37-6, this week at (Mountain West) Utah State---After a scary first half against a lesser opponent, the Bengals woke up, flexed their muscles and got a strong win. They will need to play a complete game when they enter the conference, as well as moving up a level.

RECAP: 1-2 leading, 3-7 right behind, 8-10 right there, 11-13 not that far off.Put a fork in this conference. If your number 1 team in your power ranking has to worry about freaking MSU, well, enough said.

[F'N Hawks]

Put a fork in this conference. If your number 1 team in your power ranking has to worry about freaking MSU, well, enough said.

We all appreciate your honesty. Just telling it like it is, you are.

[POD Knows]

We all appreciate your honesty. Just telling it like it is, you are.Welcome you are, honestly, your conference sucks. Maybe UND can salvage the OOC for the Big Sky by a yuge victory over the always capable MSU. I imagine you can watch film from your last meeting with them.

[F'N Hawks]

Welcome you are, honestly, your conference sucks. Maybe UND can salvage the OOC for the Big Sky by a yuge victory over the always capable MSU. I imagine you can watch film from your last meeting with them.

I was under the impression that the Big Sky was the best FCS conference in the country. Now you're telling us differently. Time for everyone to maybe take a step back and reevaluate this damn thing.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

The Big Sky isn't a top 5 conference it sucks, it's soft and it has been for years

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[POD Knows]

The Big Sky isn't a top 5 conference it sucks, it's soft and it has been for years

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkThe BSC will rebound with a couple wins vs MVFC foes this weekend. NDSU and MSU are both going to get beat. #bookit.

[geaux_sioux]

The BSC will rebound with a couple wins vs MVFC foes this weekend. NDSU and MSU are both going to get beat. #bookit.

That bookit juice is going to run out soon. I'd save it for when you need it.

[BadlandsGrizFan]

Well, what I thought was going to be a week when we start getting some answers ended up being a week where there seems to be more questions. Maybe that was to be expected as nine of the conference teams played FBS opponents, including five against the Pac-12., which led to a dismal showing by the conference overall. This week we get five games against the strong Missouri Valley conference, and twelve games total with Portland State taking the weekend off. Here are this week's power rankings (last week in parenthesis). Oh, my.

1. North Dakota (1)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Utah 37-16, this week Missouri State (Mo Valley) at home---Not too perplexing was the outcome of the game as stepping up to the Pac-12 is a tall order for any FCS school, but the Hawks were pretty much shut down by Utah last week. They have their home opener this week, but a game that may not be really easy.

2. Northern Arizona (2)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Arizona 62-24, this week Western Illinois (Mo Valley) at home---The Lumberjacks did move the ball pretty well, but were unable to come up with points, therefore putting a lot of pressure on their inexperienced defense to hold down a Pac-12 offense. They also play the Missouri Valley at home this weekend.

3. Weber State (4)---Last week, beat (NAIA) Montana-Western 76-0, this week at (Pac-12) Cal---The Wildcats showed what it is like to schedule easy in the first game. A lot of offense, a strong defense, a lopsided win. But can they do similar things at the DI level?

4. Eastern Washington (3)---Last week, lost at (Big-12) Texas Tech 56-10, this week North Dakota State (Mo Valley) at home---Maybe because we are so used to seeing the Eagles hang tough with the FBS schools that made the final score rather surprising. But giving up so many points and scoring so few does not feel right. A good test this weekend for the Eagles.

5. Portland State (9)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Oregon State 35-32, this week bye---Surprising what ended up being the most competitive game involving conference teams was the Vikings stepping up and giving Oregon State quite the game. But they are still 0-2 which is where most people had them at the start of the season. They have the week off to find a kicker.

6. Montana State (5)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Washington State 31-0, this week South Dakota State (Mo Valley) at home---The Bobcats are not going to be mistaken for a passing team, but they will need to pass in order to give their strong running game a chance. They will need it to stay with a strong Missouri Valley opponent.

7. Montana (7)---Last week, beat Valparaiso (Pioneer) at home 45-23, this week at (Pac-12) Washington---Not surprising was the final score for the Grizzlies, but really surprising was how they got there. What should have been an easy game was not put away until the 4th quarter. And now they go on the road and play one of the strong FBS teams.

8. Cal Poly (8)---Last week, lost at (Mountain West) San Jose State 34-13, this week at (Missouri Valley) Northern Iowa---Likewise, the Mustangs will not be a strong passing team but they do seem to be having trouble running the ball. Not a trait to have when running is your specialty. And a road game into the Missouri Valley.

9. Southern Utah (6)---Last week, lost at (Pac-12) Oregon 77-21, this week at (Southland) Stephen F Austin---Not surprising was fact that the Thunderbirds lost, but they could not get anything going, especially in the second half. Teams will make adjustments at halftime and the Thunderbirds have to as well.

10. Northern Colorado (10)---Last week, beat (NAIA) College of Idaho 41-14, this week at (SEC) Florida---The Bears did what they were supposed to, jump out quickly on a lesser opponent and then play everyone. After playing a cupcake, they get to be the cupcake. No, that is not a typo. That is who they play.

11. Sacramento State (12)---Last week, lost to (Sun Belt) Idaho 28-6, this week (Southland) Incarnate Word at home---After Portland State's close loss to Oregon State, the next closest game in the conference was...the Hornets? Cal Poly maybe, but the Hornets may have found they have something in their defense.

12. UC-Davis (11)---Last week, lost to (Mountain West) San Diego State, this week (Pioneer) San Diego at home---A rude awakening for the Dan Hawkin's led Aggies team last week, that had two quick scores late to make the game seem closer. They bring in San Diego's other DI teem to their friendly confines this week.

13. Idaho State (13)---Last week, beat (DII) Western Oregon 37-6, this week at (Mountain West) Utah State---After a scary first half against a lesser opponent, the Bengals woke up, flexed their muscles and got a strong win. They will need to play a complete game when they enter the conference, as well as moving up a level.

RECAP: 1-2 leading, 3-7 right behind, 8-10 right there, 11-13 not that far off.


I honestly dont think I have seen a worse Power Ranking in over a decade.

Great work bro!

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

I honestly dont think I have seen a worse Power Ranking in over a decade.

Great work bro!You should check back next week........

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[nevadagriz]

For two weeks you have had MSU over Montana in your power rankings, I just don't see it. Not that either team is better then middle of the pack just curious why???

[The Pud]

For two weeks you have had MSU over Montana in your power rankings, I just don't see it. Not that either team is better then middle of the pack just curious why???

+7

[citdog]

For two weeks you have had MSU over Montana in your power rankings, I just don't see it. Not that either team is better then middle of the pack just curious why???

That ass whooping in Missoula possibly??

[JALMOND]

For two weeks you have had MSU over Montana in your power rankings, I just don't see it. Not that either team is better then middle of the pack just curious why???

Mainly has to do with a couple things. The way the Bobcats finished last season strong and also with Murray coming back. I like good returning quarterbacks. I also thought Montana State as a sleeper team in the conference this year, although against Wazzu, they looked more asleep than a sleeper. I thought about moving the Griz past the Cats after last week, but I went with the quality of opponent. Wazzu's supposed to be pretty good and the Pac-12 North is exceptionally strong this year. I don't think the Griz, or anyone below the Cats, could have done much better. As with any rankings, the first few weeks are the toughest. Things usually get easier as the season goes on.

Like with Portland State last week, if the Griz look good against U-Dub, might move them past the Cats. Might even move them past PSU.

[tomq04]

Excited to get past the next 2 weeks to see how the teams are really responding to appropriate competition. I really think PSU has a chance to out perform for the season. #BarneyBall