2022 Playoffs Round 1: Idaho @ Southeastern Louisiana

[Professor Chaos]

Game kicks off at 6PM CT on Saturday 11/26 and will be streamable on ESPN+. Here's how they break down statistically (the number in parentheses is each team's FCS rank in that particular category).

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Winner moves on to face #6 Samford.

[caribbeanhen]

This is a great first round match up and what FCS football should be all about

[The Cats]

Southeastern Louisiana wins

[JacksFan40]

Should be a great game, picking Vandals because of Jason Eck. Idaho by one score.

[LionUp]

Stats very close, heart will reign victorious in this one. Turnovers skewed as three of those Lion turnovers per seasonal stats were one game. Lions been protecting the ball this season. Clean up the penalties and Lions win. [emoji881]. Vandalism is against the law in Strawberry Stadium....


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[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Taking Idaho in this one.

[McCowboys]

This is a great first round match up and what FCS football should be all about

On paper, these are two very evenly matched teams.

[Puddin Tane]

Taking sela in the friendly confines of strawberry stadium

[caribbeanhen]

Taking sela in the friendly confines of strawberry stadium

Agree

but beware of the real McCoy and his leaping WR Hayden Hatten

[MTfan4life]

Idaho's results on the road so far this season.

Lost to FBS Washington State 24-17
Lost to FBS Indiana 35-22 (Up 10-0 at the half)
Beat NAU 27-10 (For comparison, in NAU's other home games they lost by 3 to North Dakota, 3 to Montana State, and 2 to Weber State)
Beat Montana 30-23 (Montana's lone home loss)
Lost to Sac State 31-28 (Led 28-24 with 2 minutes to play)
Beat Idaho State 38-7

Safe to say they're road tested. However, Big Sky teams SUCK on the road in the first round of the playoffs. So it could go either way. The thing going against SELA is they haven't played a team with a pulse since their very impressive drubbing of Jacksonville State on October 22nd. Combined record of opponents since is 12-32. The thing going against Idaho is they struggled mightily against the run in their two FCS losses. SELA barreled for over 2000 yards on the ground this year. Should be a battle.

[OhioHen]

Gotta go with home cooking as the decider in this coin flip game.

[Daytripper]

I'll go with Idaho.

[McCowboys]

The weather for Hammond America on gameday is calling for a chance of 50% rain during the day. In the evening, showers and then partly cloudy overnight. Daytime high 66 degrees, dropping into the 40's overnight. Winds at 5 to 10 MPH. (There is no dome in Hammond.) ;-)

[FUBeAR]

Gotta go with home cooking as the decider in this coin flip game.
…and if there’s one thing they know how to do in Loosanna, it is dang sure some good cookin’

Grease up Vandals. Ummm, cher!

[caribbeanhen]

…and if there’s one thing they know how to do in Loosanna, it is dang sure some good cookin’

Grease up Vandals. Ummm, cher!

I learned how to cook gumbo right here from tips from the good people on AGS

Let’s go Southeastern Louisiana

[Pards Rule]

Has Idaho been in playoffs before?

[Catbooster]

Has Idaho been in playoffs before?
Not since they dropped back down to FCS. They were in them before they moved up to FBS in '96 or so.

[caribbeanhen]

Not since they dropped back down to FCS. They were in them before they moved up to FBS in '96 or so.

Where was quarterback McCoy on Saturday ....how come he didn’t start?

[lion4life]

Southeastern has been crushed with injuries all season long. Coach Scelfo should be in the conversation for National Coach of the Year for what this team has been through this season. SLU is 8-1 vs the FCS with their only loss being by 3 points without their starting QB. SLU also played 4 out of 5 down the stretch on the road so it certainly is nice to be playing at home. SLU has won 1st round games in 2019 and 2021 and look to make a deeper run this year. If Southeastern has enough healthy bodies I think they win this game!!! #LionUp

[VandalBasher]

The Vandal strengths on O, D and ST is equally matched by SELA's strengths. This might be the most balanced match of the First Round. The biggest difference in these stats is SOS. Idaho has 86 SOS while SELA has 107 SOS. https://www.warrennolan.com/fcs/2022/stats-season-owp

At the beginning of the season: https://theanalyst.com/na/2022/06/fcs-schedules-are-not-built-the-same-the-strength-of-all-130-heading-into-the-2022-season/
Idaho 74
SELA 103

[JSUSoutherner]

SELA gave us a pretty good whuppin, so I'm gonna roll with them.

[VandalBasher]

Where was quarterback McCoy on Saturday ....how come he didn’t start?

It was the coach's choice to have him sit to ensure he was fully healed up. No major injuries. Just a decision to make sure he is fresh for the game Saturday.

[caribbeanhen]

It was the coach's choice to have him sit to ensure he was fully healed up. No major injuries. Just a decision to make sure he is fresh for the game Saturday.

Thanks for the answer! I was just coming on here to check preparing to post “crickets”

Makes sense and a bad Idaho St team allowed for this strategy

[lionsrking2]

I think we should forfeit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvYxsJQkJfE

[lion4life]

What am I missing?? All of the Idaho fans keeps saying they’ve played a much tougher schedule. Idaho is 7-2 against the FCS and lost to both good teams they’ve played. Their signature win was against a 7-4 Montana team that shouldn’t have made the playoffs. The Big Sky is incredibly top heavy and they missed Montana St. The southland certainly has some bad teams, but UIW (10-1) is absolutely loaded and SLU stepped out of conference and smashed a 9-2 Jacksonville State team on the road which is transitioning to FBS and has more scholarships.

[lionsrking2]

What am I missing?? All of the Idaho fans keeps saying they’ve played a much tougher schedule. Idaho is 7-2 against the FCS and lost to both good teams they’ve played. Their signature win was against a 7-4 Montana team that shouldn’t have made the playoffs. The Big Sky is incredibly top heavy and they missed Montana St. The southland certainly has some bad teams, but UIW (10-1) is absolutely loaded and SLU stepped out of conference and smashed a 9-2 Jacksonville State team on the road which is transitioning to FBS and has more scholarships.

The comparison scores thing is what I found amusing.

[FUBeAR]

I think we should forfeit.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvYxsJQkJfE


Was gonna pull for Idaho because they would have to make 2 back-to-back Cross-country trips and thought that would help Samford, who we Paladins want to advance, so we can get a rematch with them in the Semifinals…

BUT…after listening to these 2 muscovites for 30 minutes (couldn’t take any more)…. GO LIONS!!!



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[lionsrking2]

Was gonna pull for Idaho because they would have to make 2 back-to-back Cross-country trips and thought that would help Samford, who we Paladins want to advance, so we can get a rematch with them in the Semifinals…

BUT…after listening to these 2 muscovites for 30 minutes (couldn’t take any more)…. GO LIONS!!!



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I hear ya but you might wanna check with UIW before making semifinal plans. They are very good and strange things happen in San Antonio. Just sayin.

[FUBeAR]

I hear ya but you might wanna check with UIW before making semifinal plans. They are very good and strange things happen in San Antonio. Just sayin.
Birmingham is just a short drive; so those plans are easy to cancel if Samford falters ahead of schedule.

Besides, FUBeAR listened for 30 solid minutes to those guys out in their own private Idaho pontificating about how sorry Southeastern Louisiana’s Team is and the Lions beat UIW, so, really, how good can they be?

[lionsrking2]

Birmingham is just a short drive; so those plans are easy to cancel if Samford falters ahead of schedule.

Besides, FUBeAR listened for 30 solid minutes to those guys out in their own private Idaho pontificating about how sorry Southeastern Louisiana’s Team is and the Lions beat UIW, so, really, how good can they be?
Good point.😉

[VandalBasher]

Was gonna pull for Idaho because they would have to make 2 back-to-back Cross-country trips and thought that would help Samford, who we Paladins want to advance, so we can get a rematch with them in the Semifinals…

BUT…after listening to these 2 muscovites for 30 minutes (couldn’t take any more)…. GO LIONS!!!



*impressive featured twirler, btw

We will miss your support.

This is all new territory for most Vandal fans. When I was in college, Idaho was a routine participant in the D1-AA playoffs. McNeese St. and Georgia Southern were monsters in the playoffs. I am going to drink lots of liquor at the watch party and hope for a great game.

[Chalupa Batman]

The comparison scores thing is what I found amusing.

My favorite part was when the one guy said that this was the best possible matchup for Idaho except for maybe Davidson.

This is one of the most evenly matched games this week and really looking forward to it.

[FUBeAR]

We will miss your support.

This is all new territory for most Vandal fans. When I was in college, Idaho was a routine participant in the D1-AA playoffs. McNeese St. and Georgia Southern were monsters in the playoffs. I am going to drink lots of liquor at the watch party and hope for a great game.
Y’all may win the game, but you won’t outdrink the fans from Looseyanna. They are NFL All-Pro level in that endeavor.

[Karl Havoc]

Maybe it’s because I watched SLU nearly lose to McNeese and their backup QB, but I just can’t see their defense holding up. Idaho pulls away late.

[lionsrking2]

Maybe it’s because I watched SLU nearly lose to McNeese and their backup QB, but I just can’t see their defense holding up. Idaho pulls away late.
You mean the backup who should have been the starter all year and probably cost them a winning season because he wasn’t? He’s the only reason it was close. That said, McNeese is a rivalry and all of our games are close. It’s just the way it goes.

[katss07]

Can’t imagine Southeastern losing at home in the playoffs.

[lionsrking2]

Bring your wet weather gear. Looking like some good ole Lousiana rain at kickoff. #LionUp!

[VandalBasher]

Are there any betting lines on the game?

[Karl Havoc]

Are there any betting lines on the game?

Early line is Idaho -3.

[VandalBasher]

Early line is Idaho -3.

https://madduxsports.com/college-football-lines.php

https://www.collegefootballpoll.com/fcs/weekly-picks/

Thanks. Found it.

[HensRock]

Most intriguing first rounder in my mind. All depends on how Idaho travels. This is one of those games that should be close "on paper", but no one would be too surprised to see even a double digit margin in either direction!

[F'N Hawks]

Interested to see how Idaho does in their first playoff game in forever. On the road vs an unfamiliar team. I will be watching, intriguing game!

[Utgrizfan]

Most intriguing first rounder in my mind. All depends on how Idaho travels. This is one of those games that should be close "on paper", but no one would be too surprised to see even a double digit margin in either direction!

If their performances vs Washington State, Indiana and us are anything to go by I think they will be fine.

[Pards Rule]

When was last time Vandals in the playoffs?

[katss07]

When was last time Vandals in the playoffs?
1995

[grizband]

When was last time Vandals in the playoffs?


1995
To be fair, they were an FBS team from 1996 to 2016.

[VandalBasher]

D1-AA was the ticket when I was in college. It might have been a while ago. But, for us old dudes, we have very vivid memories of the D1-AA playoffs. For us, it wasn’t that long ago.

[Pards Rule]

D1-AA was the ticket when I was in college. It might have been a while ago. But, for us old dudes, we have very vivid memories of the D1-AA playoffs. For us, it wasn’t that long ago.

Im rooting for the Vandals here, especially with what happened in Moscow.

[BisonBacker]

Never seen that penalty called before. Idaho defense called for "Disconcerting Signals". A new one for me.

[BisonBacker]

This is an entertaining game. Pulling for Idaho.

[caribbeanhen]

This is an entertaining game. Pulling for Idaho.

Southeastern Louisiana games are always entertaining, pulling for the team from Hammond but not sure how they stop McCoy Haden

[Puddin Tane]

Id say the rain would be an gulf coast advantage, but football season has been dry..ish

[Puddin Tane]

Id say the rain would be an gulf coast advantage, but football season has been dry..ish

looks like the rain is gone anywho

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Wow! Vandals strike right back!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Idaho takes the lead!

35-31 9:15 4Q

[katss07]

SELA in! Washington with another one to go back in front with 5 minutes to play.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lions retake the lead! Best game on the day potentially brewing in Hammonnd!

[Puddin Tane]

This is good!

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Rooting for sela….whodathunkit

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

SELA just scored again! Not sure how as I was watching ND score....

[dewey]

Big pick 6 by SELA.

45-35 412 to go 4th quarter.

Dewey

[skinny_uncle]

How can this be? A team from the mighty Big Sky losing?

[Bisonator]

That's bull****!

[katss07]

Bull**** call. Trying to keep the Big Lie school in the game.

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How can this be? A team from the mighty Big Sky losing?
Southland Strong

[dewey]

Touchdown Idaho! 70 yard TD pass.

45-41 with the PAT coming. 323 to go 4th quarter.

Edit....now 45-42.

Dewey

[Puddin Tane]

Dang

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD Idaho!

SELA 45-42 3:23 4Q

[Puddin Tane]

Idaho, great job with clock management.

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Ohhhh mannnn

[Bisonator]

Horrible punt

[dewey]

The SELA All American punter kicks an 18 yard punt. Idaho ball at their own 40 or so.

45-42 SELA with 135 to go.

Dewey

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Big sack by SELA!

[dewey]

Huge face mask penalty on SELA to get Idaho the ball at the SELA 22.

Dewey

[Karl Havoc]

Wait wait wait, why didn’t they put time back on the clock when the reviewed the play and determined the QB was down prior to throwing the pass?

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Nvm they added the time back.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Idaho lining up for a game tying FG....

[JSUSoutherner]

Dude literally Charlie Brown'd his way to a playoff L

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

No Good! SELA will advance! Great game!

[dewey]

Wow. Idaho kicker misses wide left by about 2 feet. SELA survives 45-42.

Great game.

Dewey

[Puddin Tane]

Good. Karma for those two on the video

[lionsrking2]

Just another night in Hammond, America.

[caribbeanhen]

This is a great first round match up and what FCS football should be all about

loved that very entertaining game

Bye Bye Big Sky

[AmsterBison]

That's bull****!

Was this the "roughing the passer" call?

Holy carp, that was terrible. Not the worst of the weekend, but pretty bad nonetheless.

[Bisonator]

Was this the "roughing the passer" call?

Holy carp, that was terrible. Not the worst of the weekend, but pretty bad nonetheless.

Yes it was bad. I mean he still had the ball when he was hit ffs