NDSU at Colorado Game Thread - August 29, 2024 8 PM EDT on ESPN

[bonarae]

While this may be too early to start a game thread for Week 1, to help me bring our NDSU regulars back to this forum, I am starting this game thread for you guys.

So... while NDSU may be the surprise team that was somewhat not expected to go deep in the playoffs last season, Colorado is rebuilding as it is adjusting to life in a conference they once ran from (Big XII), only to return there after the Pac-12 was dissolved.

Do you think NDSU will scalp the Buffs and humiliate Deion and company on national TV? Or will Colorado turn around and send NDSU back to earth?

[Professor Chaos]

No idea really but I'm cautiously optimistic. Colorado will have something like 50 new players again, mainly transfers, and has apparently prioritized rebuilding their awful O-line but will it actually work? NDSU should have an elite pass rush for the FCS level with their depth along the D-line so if they can get consistent pressure on Shedeur Sanders it could be the same playbook to beat Colorado that teams used consistently throughout the final 2 months of the 2023 season. If Colorado can protect Shedeur I don't think NDSU's back 7 will hold up and he'll probably shred them up pretty good.

Offensively for NDSU I'm very curious to see how new HC Tim Polasek (who has a background on the offensive side of the ball) and OC Jake Landry tweak the offense. NDSU's offense was pretty dominant last year leading the nation (or finishing a close 2nd to SDSU) in passing efficiency and averaging nearly 6 yards per carry but they've kind of strayed from the under center power run game that was their hallmark throughout the 2010s. They've got 2 fantastic QBs to keep defenses off balance in Cam Miller (the better passer but still a decent dual threat) and Cole Payton (the running specialist who I think can really surprise people if they let him throw it more). I think they'll move the ball against Colorado and might even be able to gash them with a good scheme/game plan that's well executed.

Just in terms of overall program mentality these two could not be further apart from each other on the spectrum. Colorado had the headliner skill players in Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter (who Coach Prime says are both going in the top 4 of the NFL draft next spring) whereas NDSU's program is built on the lines. It's further exemplified by their head coaches. Deion Sanders was a superstar player at Florida St and then in the NFL who has his own "brand" - he walked into his first college job as a head coach and 3+ years later was leading a P4 program. Tim Polasek played D3 ball in Wisconsin, never played professionally, and took his first job in D1 coaching about 20 years as a grad assistant at NDSU - I've heard he even slept in the Fargodome coach's offices for a short time after doing that since he was so short on cash when he first got to Fargo. Now after 20 years of climbing the ladder he's getting his first shot as a head coach.

My head is still making up it's mind about how this game will go - my heart says the Bison win by 10 and the nation goes bonkers for it as there are a lot of people out there rooting for Coach Prime to fail at Colorado.

[uofmman1122]

I just think it's a matter of time until Colorado is a very, very good P5 team.

If they get there this season, it'll probably be a big CU win. If it's not until next season, then NDSU certainly has a chance.

[Professor Chaos]

I just think it's a matter of time until Colorado is a very, very good P5 team.

If they get there this season, it'll probably be a big CU win. If it's not until next season, then NDSU certainly has a chance.
We'll see - there's no doubt that Coach Prime can recruit talent but I don't think he's shown yet that he can mold that talent into a true team that can handle adversity. His two non-COVID years at Jackson St they ran roughshod over Charmin soft schedules before being upset by middling MEAC teams in the Celebration Bowl then last year his team fell off a cliff after the first month (and they could've easily finished worse than 4-8).

[POD Knows]

CU wins in a shootout. Too many skilled guys on O and NDSU is gonna be suspect on the backend on D.

[uofmman1122]

We'll see - there's no doubt that Coach Prime can recruit talent but I don't think he's shown yet that he can mold that talent into a true team that can handle adversity. His two non-COVID years at Jackson St they ran roughshod over Charmin soft schedules before being upset by middling MEAC teams in the Celebration Bowl then last year his team fell off a cliff after the first month (and they could've easily finished worse than 4-8).
I'm not saying he's going to win the CFP, but I think he'll pretty quickly build the kind of team that will demolish NDSU or any other FCS team.

[Gil Dobie]

With all this transfer shenanigans in today's college football, I have no idea what to expect. Just cheer for the Bison and hope for the best.

[caribbeanhen]

Bison > Buffalos

[dewey]

With all this transfer shenanigans in today's college football, I have no idea what to expect. Just cheer for the Bison and hope for the best.

100% agreed.

Dewey

[caribbeanhen]

CU wins in a shootout. Too many skilled guys on O and NDSU is gonna be suspect on the backend on D.

no #bookit ?

Go Bison

[FUBeAR]

There is some trouble in PrimeParadise that could impact this game…
https://twitter.com/on3sports/status/1794103380983312543

[POD Knows]

There is some trouble in PrimeParadise that could impact this game…
https://twitter.com/on3sports/status/1794103380983312543
I read a couple other articles on this, the plaintiff won a default judgement of 12m, Sanders failed to appear at the hearings. The incident happened when Sanders was 15. I don’t know how this works but wouldn’t his parent also be liable for this as it happened when their son was a minor? Got any arm chair lawyers out there. Also, is it that simple to get a civil financial judgement discharged via a bankruptcy? Is that type of judgement treated just like an ordinary debt?

[bonarae]

Bumping this up. Do you think Deion is a primadonna here? Hope he'll get scalped... xprayx

https://www.si.com/college-football/deion-sanders-sweating-colorado-north-dakota-state

[Professor Chaos]

I don't blame him for saying that and I bet, if he's being honest, Mike Gundy at Oklahoma St would say the same thing about their opener with SDSU. There's a reason why NDSU had had such a hard time getting FBS games and SDSU is pretty much in the same boat now. It's a lose/lose proposition for FBS, especially P5, teams. You win convincingly and that's what is expected so you get little to no credit, you win close and you face the critics wondering why you can't bulldoze a little 'ol FCS team, or you lose and people start burying your season after the first game since most fans and uninformed pundits don't realize you're playing the equivalent of a high level G5 team.

[caribbeanhen]

I don't blame him for saying that and I bet, if he's being honest, Mike Gundy at Oklahoma St would say the same thing about their opener with SDSU. There's a reason why NDSU had had such a hard time getting FBS games and SDSU is pretty much in the same boat now. It's a lose/lose proposition for FBS, especially P5, teams. You win convincingly and that's what is expected so you get little to no credit, you win close and you face the critics wondering why you can't bulldoze a little 'ol FCS team, or you lose and people start burying your season after the first game since most fans and uninformed pundits don't realize you're playing the equivalent of a high level G5 team.


All true except the part about The Bison and S Dak State being FCS teams …

[Outsider1]

I would think that NDSU actually has a fair shot in this one. They are at least going to give Colorado a run for their money. My bet is that Colorado will be making a lot of mistakes in this game. Can NDSU capitalize, stay disciplined and strong?

[MSUBobcat]

I read a couple other articles on this, the plaintiff won a default judgement of 12m, Sanders failed to appear at the hearings. The incident happened when Sanders was 15. I don’t know how this works but wouldn’t his parent also be liable for this as it happened when their son was a minor? Got any arm chair lawyers out there. Also, is it that simple to get a civil financial judgement discharged via a bankruptcy? Is that type of judgement treated just like an ordinary debt?

Arm chair lawyer who has done cursory research reporting for duty xsalutex... Houston personal injury lawyer Brian White's website says (https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-personal-injury-resources/vicarious-liability/#:~:text=Under%20the%20latter%20circumstance%2C%20 Texas,court%20costs%20and%20attorneys'%20fees.), "Texas hasn't enacted a statute imposing vicarious liability on the parents of a child whose misconduct causes a personal injury. Texas common law could still hold a parent responsible for a personal injury committed by their child if the parents themselves failed to exercise their duty to discipline and control the child. Liability is especially likely if the child already had known propensities towards violence, negligence or other forms of dangerous irresponsibility."

Dallas-area's Leinart Law Firm says (https://www.leinartlaw.com/resources/bankruptcy-on-a-judgement/), "Creditors can ask the bankruptcy court to make a dischargeable debt (i.e. a civil judgement) become nondischargeable by filing an adversary proceeding. The types of dischargeable debts that can trigger an adversary proceeding are: Fraud used to get money on goods and services, an injury caused by malicious acts...."

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[POD Knows]

Arm chair lawyer who has done cursory research reporting for duty xsalutex... Houston personal injury lawyer Brian White's website says (https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-personal-injury-resources/vicarious-liability/#:~:text=Under%20the%20latter%20circumstance%2C%20 Texas,court%20costs%20and%20attorneys'%20fees.), "Texas hasn't enacted a statute imposing vicarious liability on the parents of a child whose misconduct causes a personal injury. Texas common law could still hold a parent responsible for a personal injury committed by their child if the parents themselves failed to exercise their duty to discipline and control the child. Liability is especially likely if the child already had known propensities towards violence, negligence or other forms of dangerous irresponsibility."

Dallas-area's Leinart Law Firm says (https://www.leinartlaw.com/resources/bankruptcy-on-a-judgement/), "Creditors can ask the bankruptcy court to make a dischargeable debt (i.e. a civil judgement) become nondischargeable by filing an adversary proceeding. The types of dischargeable debts that can trigger an adversary proceeding are: Fraud used to get money on goods and services, an injury caused by malicious acts...."

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[taper]

All true except the part about The Bison and S Dak State being FCS teams …
We have the same 63 schollies*, same recruiting rules, same etc, as every other FCS team. We're FCS, and there's absolutely nothing unique about us. We just chose to do what it takes to be successful.
*aside from those pretending to be D1.

[caribbeanhen]

We have the same 63 schollies*, same recruiting rules, same etc, as every other FCS team. We're FCS, and there's absolutely nothing unique about us. We just chose to do what it takes to be successful.
*aside from those pretending to be D1.

What makes you unique is sheer dominance. Both teams combined reign of terror over the rest of FCS is deeply ingrained

FBS teams are not without fear as many have stated, none of em want to play you

Steam roll Deion Sanders and Colorado

[MSUBobcat]

I only retain lawyers that will work Pro Bono. 

I mean... 2 cents is basically pro bono, is it not? xlolx

My guess, since it's not public, was that NDSU wins. With how much turnover Colorado's roster had, I have no idea what kind of team they'll be. Being an early-season game before they've built much cohesion, I went with the mascot that actually exists in North America over the one erroneously believed to be found here. And I want Deion to be embarrassed.....

[JacksFan40]

What makes you unique is sheer dominance. Both teams combined reign of terror over the rest of FCS is deeply ingrained

FBS teams are not without fear as many have stated, none of em want to play you

Steam roll Deion Sanders and Colorado
What helps is not having any G5 schools to compete with for recruiting in the area. NIU and Wyoming are the closest and neither of them are recruiting juggernauts. Yeah it’s still somewhat rare we win recruiting battles with the P4 programs, but there’s plenty of G5 caliber players who go under the radar in the region and end up in Brookings or Fargo. Same thing was true in D2 (moreso for NDSU). UNI was the only FCS program to compete with, which made recruiting a lot easier.

[Professor Chaos]

https://twitter.com/johnewing/status/1813740471396761972

Love it!!! Run that point spread up!

[caribbeanhen]

What helps is not having any G5 schools to compete with for recruiting in the area. NIU and Wyoming are the closest and neither of them are recruiting juggernauts. Yeah it’s still somewhat rare we win recruiting battles with the P4 programs, but there’s plenty of G5 caliber players who go under the radar in the region and end up in Brookings or Fargo. Same thing was true in D2 (moreso for NDSU). UNI was the only FCS program to compete with, which made recruiting a lot easier.

that makes sense

[Professor Chaos]

Not exactly a glowing review here of Colorado and Coach Prime: Deion Sanders chaotic culture turns into locker room violence in Colorado (https://athlonsports.com/college/colorado-buffaloes/all-buffaloes/football/deion-sanders-chaotic-culture-turns-into-locker-room-violence-in-colorado)

[Bisonoline]

Not exactly a glowing review here of Colorado and Coach Prime: Deion Sanders chaotic culture turns into locker room violence in Colorado (https://athlonsports.com/college/colorado-buffaloes/all-buffaloes/football/deion-sanders-chaotic-culture-turns-into-locker-room-violence-in-colorado)

This is what happens when you assemble a team instead of building and developing a program.

[NY Crusader 2010]

This is what happens when you assemble a team instead of building and developing a program.

To be fair, this is the new normal. While Deion gets the most PR, this is everywhere now at that level. Every player is a free agent every year. "Building a program" still works at North Dakota State or Holy Cross. Not so much in P4 world anymore.

[grayghost06]

Just checking in with a sincere wish that NDSU not only beat Colorado, but beat them badly. Can't stand Deion. Go Bison-beat the Buffs.

[bonarae]

Any updated lines for this game?

[POD Knows]

Just checking in with a sincere wish that NDSU not only beat Colorado, but beat them badly. Can't stand Deion. Go Bison-beat the Buffs.You know what, NDSU has had great games against JMU, kind of a decent rivalry when it lasted and I would love to see JMU play Colorada and kick their asses bad. I do think that Colorado's offense is going to give NDSU some trouble, this could be a high scoring shoot out and NDSU doesn't usually win those. We will see.

[NDSU1980]

You know what, NDSU has had great games against JMU, kind of a decent rivalry when it lasted and I would love to see JMU play Colorada and kick their asses bad. I do think that Colorado's offense is going to give NDSU some trouble, this could be a high scoring shoot out and NDSU doesn't usually win those. We will see.But NDSU won't be doing 35 QB runs up the middle this year like we did with Roehl. We'll be capable of putting up some points this year.

[POD Knows]

But NDSU won't be doing 35 QB runs up the middle this year like we did with Roehl. We'll be capable of putting up some points this year.
Yea. I sort of said that in my post. Still not sold on the Bison D, they sucked last year and I hear we have some injuries coming out of fall camp. We are not going to win a shot out against these guys.

[bonarae]

As of August 22:

Buffs are 9.5 point favorites so far. (https://herosports.com/fcs-ndsu-colorado-betting-odds-bzbz/)

BTW, this is 8 years in the making and the Bison get $700K... win or lose.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

It's nice that there's a college football game on before the real college football opener Friday night at Army.

[MSUBobcat]

If the Bison need some bulletin board material....."fearful", "trepidatious", "undersized", "Of course, the game still needs to be played. But sometimes you win in the preparation, and Colorado undoubtedly has the edge there right now."

https://glorycolorado.com/posts/ndsu-coach-sounds-fearful-discussing-colorado-football-dc-robert-livingston-schemes

[Christiank22]

If the Bison need some bulletin board material....."fearful", "trepidatious", "undersized", "Of course, the game still needs to be played. But sometimes you win in the preparation, and Colorado undoubtedly has the edge there right now."

https://glorycolorado.com/posts/ndsu-coach-sounds-fearful-discussing-colorado-football-dc-robert-livingston-schemes

How dumb is this staff and locker room lol

[Redbird 4th & short]

How dumb is this staff and locker room lol
3 other words also come to mind ... hook ... line ... sinker.

[Christiank22]

3 other words also come to mind ... hook ... line ... sinker.

Yeah I mean don’t get me wrong, I’m not completely convinced we win but they’re just dumb adding this much fuel to the fire

[bobcathpdevil56]

Alright Bizon, the most wanted FCS/FBS game scalp has been taken. Time for the 2nd most wanted. Don’t want anything more, ever, than for you guys to beat Colorado.

[bonarae]

Alright Bizon, the most wanted FCS/FBS game scalp has been taken. Time for the 2nd most wanted. Don’t want anything more, ever, than for you guys to beat Colorado.

Agree 100x. Let’s hope for it… xprayx

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Hoping, but thinking the time for the Bison has passed. Colorado is getting NDSU at the exact right time.

[bonarae]

Three more days. I'm expecting many posts about this by midnight of August 30... if a scalp happens... xprayx

[Gil Dobie]

Hoping, but thinking the time for the Bison has passed. Colorado is getting NDSU at the exact right time.

I usually have an sense of how NDSU will do in these games. With the portal, I've lost that sense. New coch and all will be big in the outcome.

[Redbird 4th & short]

NDSU finished strong a year ago after a uneven start .. 11-4 with 3 losses to #1 SDSU, #2 Montana, #3/4 USD, and #14/16 UND. They redeemed their earlier loss to USD with a 45-17 playoff thrashing. On top of that, they return a lot with Keepers ranking them #24 in returning starts/stats. And they reload better than most ... not like they used to maybe, but still better than most.

Colorado started strong in 2023 and slipped fast .. 3-0 became 4-8 .. though were competitive in Big 12 at times. They had a whole lot of turnover, so who knows how they will look/start the year. But hard to believe they will easily bring it all together, especially with the rumblings of locker room descension bordering on violence. Clearly they will have talent in some key positions .. but very hard to say it will be cohesive yet.

Colorado was ranked #11 in Big 12/16 preaseason .. so their conference doesn't see big things from this program. Lot of turnover is too big a variable. But they will probably make just enough big plays to win on talent alone. And Ive heard Bison fans aren't thrilled with their secondary. But I think NDSU could hang around and make them nervous for a bit, even if Colorado ultimately covers.

Vegas has Colorado as 9.5 pts favorites and o/u at 59 pts .. call it 35 - 25 type game. Bison will probably ground and pound just to slow game down. I can see a game in this range, but hard to see Bison winning. Theyve got a fair amount back on offense except their OL, so that is a factor to overcome on offense.

Always rooting for MVFC and Scalps .... Go Bison !!!!

[Bisonator]

NDSU finished strong a year ago after a uneven start .. 11-4 with 3 losses to #1 SDSU, #2 Montana, #3/4 USD, and #14/16 UND. They redeemed their earlier loss to USD with a 45-17 playoff thrashing. On top of that, they return a lot with Keepers ranking them #24 in returning starts/stats. And they reload better than most ... not like they used to maybe, but still better than most.

Colorado started strong in 2023 and slipped fast .. 3-0 became 4-8 .. though were competitive in Big 12 at times. They had a whole lot of turnover, so who knows how they will look/start the year. But hard to believe they will easily bring it all together, especially with the rumblings of locker room descension bordering on violence. Clearly they will have talent in some key positions .. but very hard to say it will be cohesive yet.

Colorado was ranked #11 in Big 12/16 preaseason .. so their conference doesn't see big things from this program. Lot of turnover is too big a variable. But they will probably make just enough big plays to win on talent alone. And Ive heard Bison fans aren't thrilled with their secondary. But I think NDSU could hang around and make them nervous for a bit, even if Colorado ultimately covers.

Vegas has Colorado as 9.5 pts favorites and o/u at 59 pts .. call it 35 - 25 type game. Bison will probably ground and pound just to slow game down. I can see a game in this range, but hard to see Bison winning. Theyve got a fair amount back on offense except their OL, so that is a factor to overcome on offense.

Always rooting for MVFC and Scalps .... Go Bison !!!!

Pretty good post here. I really have no idea how this game is going to go, with all of the turnover and coaching changes for both teams it's anybody's guess. I think we'll move the ball and score plenty of points but CU's got some incredible offensive talent if they get their oline to hold up they could light up the score board too. Could be a shootout and we have not faired well in those types of games usually. If I were to bet I'd take the points.

[Professor Chaos]

2nd NDSU All-American goes down for the season (or at least a good chunk of it) as Coach Polasek says SS Cole Wisniewski will be an extended part of the coaching staff. Not ideal to lose your best player in the defensive backfield before trying to beat an air-it-out team like Colorado.

[Bisonoline]

2nd NDSU All-American goes down for the season (or at least a good chunk of it) as Coach Polasek says SS Cole Wisniewski will be an extended part of the coaching staff. Not ideal to lose your best player in the defensive backfield before trying to beat an air-it-out team like Colorado.

Hes been out since last year. They have planned that he wouldnt be back but hoping he would.

[Professor Chaos]

I've always wondered why the Buffaloes have a Bison for a mascot...

https://twitter.com/CUBoulder/status/1828470915039981817

[MSUBobcat]

I've always wondered why the Buffaloes have a Bison for a mascot...

https://twitter.com/CUBoulder/status/1828470915039981817

Learn why Ralphie is commonly referred to as a buffalo?!? That's easy. People are stupid and stupid people are often wrong.

[Utgrizfan]

You guys can do this, grind them down and never take your foot off their throats

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

This game has been awesome! Go Bison!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

NDSU 20 Colorado 17 Half...

Where the hell is everyone?!?!

[Preferred Walk-On]

NDSU 20 Colorado 17 Half...

Where the hell is everyone?!?!

At the game.


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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

At the game.


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Helluva justification! xthumbsupx

[Mfergy4]

ESPN coverage is good but way too many commercials

[dewey]

What a hell of a bounce for the Bison!

Go Bison!

Dewey

[Mfergy4]

Wow! INT! Waste another opportunity there Bison.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Buffs just got away with a ridiculous hold on the outside...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

...then the Buffs get away with a blatant offensive PI for a TD....two times the refs looked the other way...

[Mfergy4]

Move Cole to WR, leave Miller in as QB and delay of game never happens

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Hunter will a helluva catch...although it was darn close if double clutched upon hitting the grown before it truly had possession....

Colorado 31 NDSU 20 7:57 4Q

[Mfergy4]

Game rests on this 4 and 1….Go Bison!!!

[Mfergy4]

Take Cole out of QB situation now!

[Panther88]

Kick the buff's azz, Bison!!!!

[Mfergy4]

Last 2 minutes…Bison defense gotta step up now!

[Mfergy4]

ESPN controlling game pace with commercial lengths!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

There's been some weird, fishy things in this game in terms of its administration...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Wow! NDSU completes the hail mary but it's 5 yards short!

Colorado 31 NDSU 26 Final....

[JacksFan40]

Bison lost out on about 5 seconds because of poor reffing. Pretty crappy way to lose.

[Mfergy4]

Good showing by the Bison… gotta a couple of items to clean up…Go Bison

[crusader11]

Mark Jones is insufferable. One of the worst play by play guys out there.

NDSU look to be real solid. Cam Miller is a gamer.

[Panther88]

The commentators of the national broadcast on espn were 100% colorado homers. xsmhx No neutrality whatsoever, imho.

[dewey]

NDSU look to be real solid. Cam Miller is a gamer.

Cam Miller is a freaking stud! So freaking close....dam it!

Dewey

[MTfan4life]

Bison lost out on about 5 seconds because of poor reffing. Pretty crappy way to lose.

Reminded me of the James Madison semifinal game a couple years ago when the NDSU clock operator was very slow to reset the play clock, including one time late when they waited like 20 seconds without the refs noticing. I speak to dead air, but I've always said game clock operator error should be penalized. It's obvious every single time they're doing "home cooking" clock operation. Happens at every level, but it seems like a simple fix to simply penalize it. Maybe that's not realistic, but it's wild how valuable time can just run off the clock without repercussion.

Unrelated, imagine Sportscenter hyping up an FBS team about how significant it was to beat an FCS team. Yes, it's NDSU. But as the kids say, the glazing has been next level this game.

[JacksFan40]

Reminded me of the James Madison semifinal game a couple years ago when the NDSU clock operator was very slow to reset the play clock, including one time late when they waited like 20 seconds without the refs noticing. I speak to dead air, but I've always said game clock operator error should be penalized. It's obvious every single time they're doing "home cooking" clock operation. Happens at every level, but it seems like a simple fix to simply penalize it. Maybe that's not realistic, but it's wild how valuable time can just run off the clock without repercussion.

Unrelated, imagine Sportscenter hyping up an FBS team about how significant it was to beat an FCS team. Yes, it's NDSU. But as the kids say, the glazing has been next level this game.
Yeah it was pretty bad.

I’ve tried to be neutral on Colorado but the announcers were slobbering all over them. Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders are ridiculously good but the rest of that team is barely FBS quality. I have a feeling the Huskers are going to beat the brakes off them next week. That defense is atrocious.

[Professor Chaos]

Cole Wisniewski plays, Bison win. That is all.

[POD Knows]

Cole Wisniewski plays, Bison win. That is all.
NDSU had nobody in the middle of the field the entire game. Don’t know if that was by design, or the LBs weren’t getting back in coverage or what. The only I remember being contested in the middle of the field was a deep throw in the end zone to a Colorado WR and was defended by the linebacker that came in for the injured Bison, Gully number 0

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Mark Jones has always been a hack.

[Bisonoline]

NDSU had nobody in the middle of the field the entire game. Don’t know if that was by design, or the LBs weren’t getting back in coverage or what. The only I remember being contested in the middle of the field was a deep throw in the end zone to a Colorado WR and was defended by the linebacker that came in for the injured Bison, Gully number 0

They were so afraid of getting torched they played soft to keep the ball in front of them. Our secondary is terrible. Worst ive ever seen . Linebackers are just as bad.

[kdinva]

Mark Jones is insufferable. One of the worst play by play guys out there.


so true.

[kdinva]

The commentators of the national broadcast on espn were 100% colorado homers. xsmhx No neutrality whatsoever, imho.

Jones is one of Prime's homies

[Redbird 4th & short]

I already had Bison favored to win MVFC. While Colorado may never be close to a top 25 team, they are a very talented team. Say what you want about their defense, they held the Bison run game in check, other than Cam Miller scrambles and design runs ... RBs were held in check, so the Colorado front 7 played tough. But Bison and their self-proclaimed weak seccondary won't face any other offense this explosive in pass game .. Sangers/Hunter/Horn are studs. Everyone talks about Hunter, who plays both sides of ball .. but Horn is also a stud. Cam Miller was so tuned into the intensity of this game .. very impressive performance. Competed with a very explosive/athletic team on the road. With SDSU likely reverting to their top 8 to 10 norm with everyone they lost, Bison will not face a tougher team the rest of the year.

p.s. not a knock on Miller, but refutinng notion that Colorado defense was garbage ... they stuffed Bison run game, and before the last hail mary drive (88 pass yds, w/ 49 on last play) against a very soft prevent defense, Miller had only thrown for 200 pass yards to that point. So I'm not buying that Colorado defense was that horrible. Not saying they are top 25 or anything ... but other than not being able to check Miller, they were solid.

Great, fun game, tough loss for Bison ... Bison still favorites.