2018 Bison Football Season Predictions

[SDbison]

Craig Haley is writing about the Bison again. What is your prediction for NDSU football during the upcoming season and playoffs? If this team plays up to potential and stays focused a 15-0 season is very much possible, but easier said than done. Although, can't imagine any worse than 14-1 unless one of the other top FCS teams gets significantly better. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/north-dakota-state-bison-2018-football-schedule-and-analysis

[MankatoBison]

15-0
championship game against JMU 28-13
Our closest game is against UNI. :bong:

[THEsocalledfan]

15-0
championship game against JMU 28-13
Our closest game is against UNI. :bong:

Repeat of 2013 other than the close UNI game is on the road. Delaware game will be the signal. We crush them, and this team will be unstoppable. If it is close, skill we lost on offense is a bigger deal than folks realized.

[El_Chapo]

15-0.

easy schedule NO FBS, Not 1 hard road game outside of maybe UNI. no way NDSU should lose a game, in fcs, its Mens vs Boys (NDSU/JMU vs everyone else)

[Christopher Moen]

15-0 with a huge FCS Championship victory over whatever team (I'm guessing Kennesaw State) destroys SHSU in the Semifinal game.

[CyPanth]

15-0
championship game against JMU 28-13
Our closest game is against UNI. :bong:


Minor correction. 14-1 (with the close game going UNI's way).

[TAILG8R]

How many games will JMU have to lose to be on the same side of the bracket as NDSU? Assuming we get the #1 seed. I know that's a hypothetical dependent on other teams records but what if JMU slips and loses 2 and someone like SHSU goes undefeated? Maybe I am way off base but I have this feeling that JMU and NDSU play each other before Frisco. So I guess my prediction for the year is that we play JMU at home to go to Frisco and then crush whoever we meet there by 14-20.

I haven't thought through all the things that would have to play out for this to happen so if you want to prove me wrong be gentle. :)

[MNLonghorn10]

8-4...struggle to establish the run game

[THEsocalledfan]

8-4...struggle to establish the run game

But what about the wolf shirt?

[MNLonghorn10]

But what about the wolf shirt?

that fad died 2 years ago..keep up

[23Bison]

15-0. Delaware will be close for the first half then adjustments are made and win big. Close game with UNI but bison win win by 10.

[gumby013]

that fad died 2 years ago..keep up

New tradition...

https://i.redd.it/m7i37susq1511.jpg

[Vet70]

I would like to see us roll to seven of eight, but going through the Valley gauntlet without a loss will be tough. Best bet is that Tatanka will be hogging TV time in Frisco again.

[NDSU1980]

15-0 run, probably beating JMU in Frisco. Doubt they would put them on our side of the bracket just because both teams sell tickets. I'll also predict that geaux sioux will be proclaiming either a playoff or title matchup with un_. I'm not sure he realizes they can't make the playoffs with a 3-8 record.

[bruinbison]

How many games will JMU have to lose to be on the same side of the bracket as NDSU? Assuming we get the #1 seed. I know that's a hypothetical dependent on other teams records but what if JMU slips and loses 2 and someone like SHSU goes undefeated? Maybe I am way off base but I have this feeling that JMU and NDSU play each other before Frisco. So I guess my prediction for the year is that we play JMU at home to go to Frisco and then crush whoever we meet there by 14-20.

I haven't thought through all the things that would have to play out for this to happen so if you want to prove me wrong be gentle. :)

You reminded me that James Madison plays North Carolina State Sept 1st.
Should be a little tougher FBS game for the Dukes than East Carolina was :)

[oldmantutters]

You heard it here first: JMU will slide this year.

[TAILG8R]

You heard it here first: JMU will slide this year.I think I said something to that affect a few posts earlier :). Unless you think they are really going to slide?

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[Vet70]

You heard it here first: JMU will slide this year.

I haven't heard it, but read it on their board several months ago. :biggrin:

[BISONBRI53]

15-0... toughest team? Our scout team! �� I think Youngstown will be our biggest challenge

[phxbison]

Undefeated

[MinotBison]

15-0 it will be.

[oldmantutters]

I think I said something to that affect a few posts earlier :). Unless you think they are really going to slide?

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[SoCalBison]

I've held off on reporting this: I've spoken at length with the president of JMU. He's a very decent guy, and they are worthy of a sustained rivalry.

[Bison Bridge Guy]

15-0 with a huge FCS Championship victory over whatever team (I'm guessing Kennesaw State) destroys SHSU in the Semifinal game.

I thought Kennesaw was impressive last year, definitely potential to see them in Frisco.

[CaBisonFan]

There is 'no' game that the Bison should lose. They might trip once during the regular season. Injuries is the name of the game. If we stay reasonably healthy...maybe undefeated.

The Bison play to win. They never play 'not to lose.'

[EC8CH]

16-0

They kick the crap out of that no good up start Bye too this year.

[reformedUNDfan]

Greatest Of All Time

[WeAreThePride]

Last year’s Bison team, without injuries, might have been the greatest FCS team ever to take the field. With the amount of talent they return this year, lead by the winningest QB in the country, and with a defense anchored by the best darn front 7 in FCS and returning the entire secondary? It’s entirely possible we win all 15 games by 2 touchdowns. SDSU lost 2 stud pass catchers. JMU loses a QB. And I know we love to say that Streveler was the real Peyton award winner, but the loss of Briscoe will be huge to Sammy. Kennesaw caught lightning in a bottle, and their Triple Option will not beat a stout run defense.

15-0 baby.

[Professor Chaos]

I predict they will lose one game... and after that loss the Bisonville sentiment will overwhelmingly be "Well gosh darn It! Let's just move on and focus on the next game."

[WeAreThePride]

I predict they will lose one game... and after that loss the Bisonville sentiment will overwhelmingly be "Well gosh darn It! Let's just move on and focus on the next game."

Not enough purple here. Can site staff invent a new double purple color?

[Vet70]

I predict they will lose one game... and after that loss the Bisonville sentiment will overwhelmingly be "Well gosh darn It! Let's just move on and focus on the next game."

https://i.imgur.com/LF0NEQP.jpg?1

[Bison"FANatic"]

I don't know what the win loss number will be. I do know though that I can not wait to see this D play some nasty ball. They are going to be very very fun to watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We just may see some opposing offensive coordinators actually start drinking during the game and I bet one is found curled up in a ball whimpering in the corner of the coaches box above the dome.

[Herd]

Last year’s Bison team, without injuries, might have been the greatest FCS team ever to take the field. With the amount of talent they return this year, lead by the winningest QB in the country, and with a defense anchored by the best darn front 7 in FCS and returning the entire secondary? It’s entirely possible we win all 15 games by 2 touchdowns. SDSU lost 2 stud pass catchers. JMU loses a QB. And I know we love to say that Streveler was the real Peyton award winner, but the loss of Briscoe will be huge to Sammy. Kennesaw caught lightning in a bottle, and their Triple Option will not beat a stout run defense.

15-0 baby.

Not the greatest w/o Deluca, and he’s not on that team unless the inevitability of injury is embraced.

[Herd]

I don't know what the win loss number will be. I do know though that I can not wait to see this D play some nasty ball. They are going to be very very fun to watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We just may see some opposing offensive coordinators actually start drinking during the game and I bet one is found curled up in a ball whimpering in the corner of the coaches box above the dome.

The strength of the team on D shifts year to year, with LBs usually leading the way. This year I give top billing to the DL and DB groups ahead of the LBs.

[THEsocalledfan]

I don't know what the win loss number will be. I do know though that I can not wait to see this D play some nasty ball. They are going to be very very fun to watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We just may see some opposing offensive coordinators actually start drinking during the game and I bet one is found curled up in a ball whimpering in the corner of the coaches box above the dome.

Soon to be overheard in every opposing coach film room prepping to play the Bison: "Let's stay away from that 42 guy."

[Christopher Moen]

Soon to be overheard in every opposing coach film room prepping to play the Bison: "Let's stay away from that 42 guy."

Is that even a possibility?


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[EC8CH]

Is that even a possibility?


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If you stay on the sidelines it is.

[Kujava23]

15-0 Great opportunity to pound teams and establish depth late 3rd qtr and 4th

GO BISON

[Twincitybizon]

The strength of the team on D shifts year to year, with LBs usually leading the way. This year I give top billing to the DL and DB groups ahead of the LBs.

Chris Board with the Ravens, Deluca with the Titans and hard not to project Cox being good enough. we had three probable NFL players at LB last year. Dang....

[CyPanth]

I've held off on reporting this: I've spoken at length with the president of JMU. He's a very decent guy, and they are worthy of a sustained rivalry.


Huh? Is this another BV inside joke that is over my head? I thought I was up-to-date on my Dukes humor.

[gumby013]

FCS Champion lines from 5Dimes.

North Dakota State wins FCS Champ -150
James Madison wins FCS Champ +220
South Dakota State wins FCS Champ +700
Weber State wins FCS Champ +2000
Kennesaw State wins FCS Champ +2500
Sam Houston State wins FCS Champ +2500
Jacksonville State wins FCS Champ +2500
Eastern Washington wins FCS Champ +4000
New Hampshire wins FCS Champ +4000

[EC8CH]

FCS Champion lines from 5Dimes.

North Dakota State wins FCS Champ -150
James Madison wins FCS Champ +220
South Dakota State wins FCS Champ +700
Weber State wins FCS Champ +2000
Kennesaw State wins FCS Champ +2500
Sam Houston State wins FCS Champ +2500
Jacksonville State wins FCS Champ +2500
Eastern Washington wins FCS Champ +4000
New Hampshire wins FCS Champ +4000

Sammy over rated as usual.

[Professor Chaos]

FCS Champion lines from 5Dimes.

North Dakota State wins FCS Champ -150
James Madison wins FCS Champ +220
South Dakota State wins FCS Champ +700
Weber State wins FCS Champ +2000
Kennesaw State wins FCS Champ +2500
Sam Houston State wins FCS Champ +2500
Jacksonville State wins FCS Champ +2500
Eastern Washington wins FCS Champ +4000
New Hampshire wins FCS Champ +4000
Ummm... I'm no gambling aficionado but I believe those odds favor NDSU over the entire rest of the field (since you have to bet $150 on NDSU to win $100). That is insane considering the number of teams in the field.

[gumby013]

Ummm... I'm no gambling aficionado but I believe those odds favor NDSU over the entire rest of the field (since you have to bet $150 on NDSU to win $100). That is insane considering the number of teams in the field.

You are correct, in NDSU be the field, the field is +110.

[scottietohottie]

I sure hope you guys donate to TM's instead of taking that bet!

[Vet70]

It is articles like this that make me nervous.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2018-07-05/3-reasons-why-north-dakota-state-football-will-win-fcs-championship

[Bison Loaf]

It is articles like this that make me nervous.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2018-07-05/3-reasons-why-north-dakota-state-football-will-win-fcs-championship

A sunny, cloudless day is enough to make you nervous.

:) :)

[Vet70]

A sunny, cloudless day is enough to make you nervous.

:) :)

:nod::nod::nod::nod::nod:

[TAILG8R]

Did that article say 20-3 in playoff games at the dome? What are the other two losses other than JMU? I don't want to think too hard right now.

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[17>1]

Did that article say 20-3 in playoff games at the dome? What are the other two losses other than JMU? I don't want to think too hard right now.

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Only 1 home loss to JMU, and a road loss at EWU in FCS playoffs. Should be more like 22-1 at home.

[TAILG8R]

Only 1 home loss to JMU, and a road loss at EWU in FCS playoffs. Should be more like 22-1 at home.Ok thought so but too many times I've been so confident of things and been made to look like a fool on bisonville. Which is very hard to do with all the crazy shit on here. :)

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[tony]

Only 1 home loss to JMU, and a road loss at EWU in FCS playoffs. Should be more like 22-1 at home.

I've got:
28-2 in the FCS playoffs overall
6-0 in Frisco
1-1 away
21-1 at home

Only way I can come up with 3 home playoff losses is to include the 2 from the D2 days (Montana State in 1976 and Mankato in 1991.) 36-3 in home playoff games all-time.

[Vet70]

I've got:
28-2 in the FCS playoffs overall
6-0 in Frisco
1-1 away
21-1 at home

Only way I can come up with 3 home playoff losses is to include the 2 from the D2 days (Montana State in 1976 and Mankato in 1991.) 36-3 in home playoff games all-time.

Someone contacted him or Anthony reads Bisonville.

Last Updated - Jul 6, 2018 07:54 EDT
"North Dakota State has gone 58-5 over the past seven years in the Fargodome, and have won 59 of their last 61 nonconference matchups at home. In 21 playoff games at home during this span, the Bison are 20-1."

[17>1]

It is articles like this that make me nervous.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2018-07-05/3-reasons-why-north-dakota-state-football-will-win-fcs-championship

It's articles like this that make me even more confident we'll win another one in Texas come January.

[ndsubison1]

Not a fan of the bye in early Sept. Lose one of those Oct games.

[BisonNeil]

Not a fan of the bye in early Sept. Lose one of those Oct games.

I have a question. How do you “lose” a conference game when the conference commissioner’s office controls the scheduling? Just asking.

[Bison 4 Life]

I have a question. How do you “lose” a conference game when the conference commissioner’s office controls the scheduling? Just asking.

I think he's being literal. Like they'll be worn down an lose an October game because the bye is too early for them.

[tony]

Sammy over rated as usual.

Well, unlike Jacksonville State, SHSU won't get a top 4 seed only to lose their first game.

[thundarsdaddy]

Whats #45(Jordheim) + #10(Dunn)?

55....days until Bison FB!!

As stacked as this team might seem, something could happen to throw us a major curveball. No need to point out the curveballs they have faced in the past....and almost every time, they took-it-yard!

Meet you in Frisco next January...after a few heart-attacks and/or strokes from that curveball!

[WeAreThePride]

Well, unlike Jacksonville State, SHSU won't get a top 4 seed only to lose their first game.

By every objective measure, Sammy is the second most successful program of the last 7 years. 2 Frisco appearances, 5 semifinal appearances. 5 times in the last 7, they lost in the late playoffs to the eventual champion.

[Vet70]

By every objective measure, Sammy is the second most successful program of the last 7 years. 2 Frisco appearances, 5 semifinal appearances. 5 times in the last 7, they lost in the late playoffs to the eventual champion.

Objective measures do not always tell the entire story. They have been a mediocre team that plays in the pathetic Southland Conference and for the most part, has played weak teams out of their conference. This has allowed them to rack up wins by large margins and they are rewarded by the polls that in turn results in their getting high seeds in the playoffs. The result is an opportunity to make a deep run until they meet the better teams like JMU or NDSU where, with the exception of 2011, they get destroyed. That is why in five of the last seven years they have had the opportunity to lose to the eventual champion. They are 1-4 against FBS teams with their lone victory in 2011 by three points in overtime against a University of New Mexico team that went 1-11. In their other four games, they lost by an average of 33 points. Keeler himself had some frank comments after last years debacle against NDSU when he made a statement to the effect that if they were ever going to win a title they were going to have to play tougher competition. He also said that it was their boys against our men. They are not only overrated, they are soft.

[NDSU1980]

Objective measures do not always tell the entire story. They have been a mediocre team that plays in the pathetic Southland Conference and for the most part, has played weak teams out of their conference. This has allowed them to rack up wins by large margins and they are rewarded by the polls that in turn results in their getting high seeds in the playoffs. The result is an opportunity to make a deep run until they meet the better teams like JMU or NDSU where, with the exception of 2011, they get destroyed. That is why in five of the last seven years they have had the opportunity to lose to the eventual champion. They are 1-4 against FBS teams with their lone victory in 2011 by three points in overtime against a University of Mexico team that went 1-11. In their other four games, they lost by an average of 33 points. Keeler himself had some frank comments after last years debacle against NDSU when he made a statement to the effect that if they were ever going to win a title they were going to have to play tougher competition. He also said that it was their boys against our men. They are not only overrated, they are soft.

But SHSU sure pulls out all the stops when they draw a Big Fluffy team in the playoffs. Big Sky Champs.

[Vet70]

But SHSU sure pulls out all the stops when they draw a Big Fluffy team in the playoffs. Big Sky Champs.

It is the type of teams they thrive on, no defense allowed.

[WeAreThePride]

Objective measures do not always tell the entire story. They have been a mediocre team that plays in the pathetic Southland Conference and for the most part, has played weak teams out of their conference. This has allowed them to rack up wins by large margins and they are rewarded by the polls that in turn results in their getting high seeds in the playoffs. The result is an opportunity to make a deep run until they meet the better teams like JMU or NDSU where, with the exception of 2011, they get destroyed. That is why in five of the last seven years they have had the opportunity to lose to the eventual champion. They are 1-4 against FBS teams with their lone victory in 2011 by three points in overtime against a University of Mexico team that went 1-11. In their other four games, they lost by an average of 33 points. Keeler himself had some frank comments after last years debacle against NDSU when he made a statement to the effect that if they were ever going to win a title they were going to have to play tougher competition. He also said that it was their boys against our men. They are not only overrated, they are soft.
So who is the second most successful team sonce 2011?

[Vet70]

So who is the second most successful team sonce 2011?

It depends on how you want to measure "success". If it is national championships, JMU. If you want to use the criteria that you have laid out, SHSU would do. It is sort of like their runner-up National Championship T-Shirts that they made in 2011. They just haven't been that good of a team as the measures by themselves suggest.

https://i.imgur.com/iqoTHfx.jpg?1

[EC8CH]

Objective measures do not always tell the entire story. They have been a mediocre team that plays in the pathetic Southland Conference and for the most part, has played weak teams out of their conference. This has allowed them to rack up wins by large margins and they are rewarded by the polls that in turn results in their getting high seeds in the playoffs. The result is an opportunity to make a deep run until they meet the better teams like JMU or NDSU where, with the exception of 2011, they get destroyed. That is why in five of the last seven years they have had the opportunity to lose to the eventual champion. They are 1-4 against FBS teams with their lone victory in 2011 by three points in overtime against a University of Mexico team that went 1-11. In their other four games, they lost by an average of 33 points. Keeler himself had some frank comments after last years debacle against NDSU when he made a statement to the effect that if they were ever going to win a title they were going to have to play tougher competition. He also said that it was their boys against our men. They are not only overrated, they are soft.

This is the objective assessment of SHSU.

[MNLonghorn10]

Ummm... I'm no gambling aficionado but I believe those odds favor NDSU over the entire rest of the field (since you have to bet $150 on NDSU to win $100). That is insane considering the number of teams in the field.

3-4 teams have a realistic shot...and those are still long odds to beat NDSU.

[scottietohottie]

Ummm... I'm no gambling aficionado but I believe those odds favor NDSU over the entire rest of the field (since you have to bet $150 on NDSU to win $100). That is insane considering the number of teams in the field.

so does it pay out big time if NDSU was not to win?

[scottietohottie]

3-4 teams have a realistic shot...and those are still long odds to beat NDSU.

They have a shot if they all co-op for one game.

[GSUsTALON]

15-0 with a huge FCS Championship victory over whatever team (I'm guessing Kennesaw State) destroys SHSU in the Semifinal game.

I hope it' Kennesaw. Georgia State makes to much of them as the 2nd comming in FCS.

[Prost]

Wife picked one game to go to for the year and it is South Dakota State University day at the twins game. It’s been over an hour rain delay. Good things to come for the season. Has been fun giving rabbits shit.

[Prost]

A lot of THUNDER and LIGHTNING

[NDSU1980]

Ken Massey has his first stats out for the season. Interestingly, he has UNI and Western Illinois as our toughest games. I can see UNI being our hardest though. Probably not much accuracy for a few weeks but still fun to look at.

https://www.masseyratings.com/team.php?t=5545&s=300937

https://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?s=cf2018&force=1&sub=11605

[Vet70]

Ken Massey has his first stats out for the season. Interestingly, he has UNI and Western Illinois as our toughest games. I can see UNI being our hardest though. Probably not much accuracy for a few weeks but still fun to look at.

https://www.masseyratings.com/team.php?t=5545&s=300937

https://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?s=cf2018&force=1&sub=11605

Ten points over both of them and 12 over SDSU? I'll take it.