NDSU vs Butler

[bajadanny]

Will this game be available on tv anywhere in Las Vegas?

[Christopher Moen]

Will this game be available on tv anywhere in Las Vegas?

ESPN+ will have the game.


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[bri-dog]

Will this game be available on tv anywhere in Las Vegas?

The watch party list has not yet been updated for this year, but in past years, there has been one at:

BJ’s Cocktail Lounge
8075 S Decatur Blvd.

Here's the website; check back later to make sure...

https://www.ndsufoundation.com/gamewatchlocations

[bajadanny]

The watch party list has not yet been updated for this year, but in past years, there has been one at:

BJ’s Cocktail Lounge
8075 S Decatur Blvd.

Here's the website; check back later to make sure...

https://www.ndsufoundation.com/gamewatchlocations

Looks like this place is closed

[HerdBot]

there are a shit ton of tickets suddenly available. Like 40 yard line 9th row. Front row upper deck. https://www.mlb.com/twins/tickets/events/ndsu-butler-football

[scottietohottie]

This is going go be the longest week EVER.

[56BISON73]

there are a shit ton of tickets suddenly available. Like 40 yard line 9th row. Front row upper deck. https://www.mlb.com/twins/tickets/events/ndsu-butler-football

Just stop.

[Bison 4 Life]

Game week bitches!!!!!!!!!!

[BisonTeacher]

For those of us that live in the cities, this is like a class reunion. Much like the last Gopher game at TCF all of our NDSU friends come to town and its an entire weekend of celebration. As a matter of fact I skipped my 20 year HS reunion for that Gopher Bison game in 2011.

I know some get their undies in a bunch about the opponent, but for me its more of a reunion. Can't wait.

[scottietohottie]

Is there a Monday press conference today? Game week!
Start stretching the old wind pipes. Woooooooooooooooooooo.

[IndyBison]

For those of us that live in the cities, this is like a class reunion. Much like the last Gopher game at TCF all of our NDSU friends come to town and its an entire weekend of celebration. As a matter of fact I skipped my 20 year HS reunion for that Gopher Bison game in 2011.

I know some get their undies in a bunch about the opponent, but for me its more of a reunion. Can't wait.I know several student government friends who are flying in from around the country to have their own reunion. This looks to have success written all over it.

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[scottietohottie]

Man this week is taking forever!

[56BISON73]

I know several student government friends who are flying in from around the country to have their own reunion. This looks to have success written all over it.

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A lot of former player reunions and get togethers as well.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Now imagine what it would be like against a halfway decent team. I know many people that said ehhhh and are not going. It will be a good party though and the ones that go will have a fun time. Better than playing a DII at home as it will bring something new and interesting.

[El_Chapo]

48 point spread!! I'm gonna be sweating this out for a 50-0 win .

[Herd]

If the bison get up 30+, they shut it down. Don't bet the over.

[Bison 4 Life]

There wasn't a 50+ win last year but 2 years ago, they had 3 50+ wins.

[scottietohottie]

5 days.....

[BisonAlumni]

Is there a Code <blank> for the game yet?

[bison_by_blood]

If the bison get up 30+, they shut it down. Don't bet the over.

How can we shut it down? Pretty sure our 3rd string offense could run power every play and not be stopped.

[El_Chapo]

Is there a Code <blank> for the game yet?


actually this is the 1 game, where it shouldn't matter if its Green or Yellow.... its gonna be 99% ndsu fans.

[NEBison]

Is there a hype video for this year? Is that one of them walking in the corn supposed to be it?

[bri-dog]

Is there a hype video for this year? Is that one of them walking in the corn supposed to be it?

How about a poster (last year was the "Dominate the Standard" one)...

[HerdBot]

Is there a hype video for this year? Is that one of them walking in the corn supposed to be it?

Thar was arguably the worst. What next? Scream yellow?

[89MTBISON]

Largest Crowds for NDSU Football
1. 70,585 – at Iowa, 9/17/2016 (W, 23-21)
2. 63,088 – at Minnesota, 10/20/2007 (W, 27-21)
3. 62,845 – at Minnesota, 10/21/2006 (L, 9-10)
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8. 48,417 – at Kansas, 9/4/2010 (W, 6-3)
9. 35,342 – at San Diego State, 11/5/1966 (L, 0-36)
10. 27,000 – at Minnesota, 9/29/1934 (L, 12-52)

We've played before some impressive crowds, This game will barely make top 10. Who knew?

[EC8CH]

Largest Crowds for NDSU Football
1. 70,585 – at Iowa, 9/17/2016 (W, 23-21)
2. 63,088 – at Minnesota, 10/20/2007 (W, 27-21)
3. 62,845 – at Minnesota, 10/21/2006 (L, 9-10)
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8. 48,417 – at Kansas, 9/4/2010 (W, 6-3)
9. 35,342 – at San Diego State, 11/5/1966 (L, 0-36)
10. 27,000 – at Minnesota, 9/29/1934 (L, 12-52)

We've played before some impressive crowds, This game will barely make top 10. Who knew?

Impressive stat find. Where did you dig up those attendance numbers?

[89MTBISON]

http://gobison.com/news/2019/8/26/football-north-dakota-state-butler-meet-saturday-in-first-division-i-game-at-target-field.aspx

I know a guy.

[marenlee]

Largest Crowds for NDSU Football
1. 70,585 – at Iowa, 9/17/2016 (W, 23-21)
2. 63,088 – at Minnesota, 10/20/2007 (W, 27-21)
3. 62,845 – at Minnesota, 10/21/2006 (L, 9-10)
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8. 48,417 – at Kansas, 9/4/2010 (W, 6-3)
9. 35,342 – at San Diego State, 11/5/1966 (L, 0-36)
10. 27,000 – at Minnesota, 9/29/1934 (L, 12-52)

We've played before some impressive crowds, This game will barely make top 10. Who knew?

Missing a few recent ones. Iowa State 2009 and 2014, Minnesota 2011, Kansas State 2013.


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[Christopher Moen]

https://www.inforum.com/sports/football/4631597-Bison-return-to-Target-Field-only-this-time-for-a-real-football-game

Logo out there? Going to be pretty cool if that happens!

[marenlee]

Missing a few recent ones. Iowa State 2009 and 2014, Minnesota 2011, Kansas State 2013.


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Nevermind. I'm dumb. Didn't see the hyphens on my phone. :banghead:

[BisonTeacher]

I know several student government friends who are flying in from around the country to have their own reunion. This looks to have success written all over it.

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Thats the way the Mrs and I look at it. This is our class reunion.

[89MTBISON]

Nevermind. I'm dumb. Didn't see the hyphens on my phone. :banghead:

The real head pounder is why they didn't just include the remainder of the top ten. I'm glad our football team isn't that lazy. What would it have taken, 30 extra key strokes? Heck just do what I did, cut and paste.

[ZHerd]

Wasn’t Butler actually decent last year? New coaches, new QB...I’ll be shocked if we reach 50 pts

[Professor Chaos]

Wasn’t Butler actually decent last year? New coaches, new QB...I’ll be shocked if we reach 50 pts
This is from about the only Pioneer League poster on AGS:


NDSU might be the best team in FCS, and Butler might be the worst.

Even with Pace Temple and a decent quarterback, Butler was bottom 20 material last year. With their best 2018 players gone, this could be an abysmal Butler team. I'm talking "sigh of relief we're not playing San Diego this year, because we'd lose by 50" abysmal.

Whatever Butler is getting paid, it's not enough.

There's a flip side to having a new QB and new coaches also... they're going to want to show that they can keep this train rolling. I think you'll be shocked.

[Christopher Moen]

Wasn’t Butler actually decent last year? New coaches, new QB...I’ll be shocked if we reach 50 pts

I believe Butler lost a lot from last year’s team, which went 4-7 that included a decisive lost to Valparaiso.


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[BisonLaw]

http://sagarin.com/sports/cfsend.htm

Butler is 249 out of 256 teams in Sagarin. There is a reason their win over Youngstown is ranked among the biggest upsets of all time.

[ZHerd]

This is from about the only Pioneer League poster on AGS:



There's a flip side to having a new QB and new coaches also... they're going to want to show that they can keep this train rolling. I think you'll be shocked.

Lol...I guess the spread may not be completely unrealistic.

[89MTBISON]

By mid third quarter there will be more fans on the concourse drinking beer than butts in the seats.

[IndyBison]

Wasn’t Butler actually decent last year? New coaches, new QB...I’ll be shocked if we reach 50 pts

Definitely not a new coach. Coach Vories has been there for several years. It's possible some assistants have turned over. It does appear they have a new QB. Their current roster has a senior, a sophomore and 3 freshmen. The 2 upper classmen saw limited time last year so very little starting experience. Looks like they've been recruiting heavily in the Chicago area. They only have 13 Indiana kids on the roster, but most are from decent HS teams. Michael Tutsie may see a few former opponents. I also just noticed their back up kicker was a friend of my son!

They may be slightly better than a good D3 team but it won't be much of a challenge for the Bison.

[bri-dog]

Definitely not a new coach. Coach Vories has been there for several years. It's possible some assistants have turned over. It does appear they have a new QB. Their current roster has a senior, a sophomore and 3 freshmen. The 2 upper classmen saw limited time last year so very little starting experience. Looks like they've been recruiting heavily in the Chicago area. They only have 13 Indiana kids on the roster, but most are from decent HS teams. Michael Tutsie may see a few former opponents. I also just noticed their back up kicker was a friend of my son!

They may be slightly better than a good D3 team but it won't be much of a challenge for the Bison.

He maybe didn't word it very well, but I think he meant that the Bison have new coaches and QB...

[BisonTeacher]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, Suites at Target field had been sold out, but apparently one became available

Just FYI for anyone looking.

[bri-dog]

Will this game be available on tv anywhere in Las Vegas?

I just saw this on facebook...


LAS VEGAS WATCH PARTY LOCATION INFOIf anyone is in Las Vegas this weekend, the watch party has moved and is now at PT’s - 4935 W Warm Springs, Las Vegas, NV 89118 (SWC of Warm Springs & Decatur). It is about a 1/2 a mile north of last years watch party location. Please join us for a fun time cheering on the Bison!

[G_Funky]

This game wont be close...even with all the variables...anything shy of a 5 TD win means big problems. We should easily execute all aspects of the game. Sure, the players are human and there are bound to be a couple of mistakes, but this game is the equivalent of playing our scout team...and that's being generous.

[90 BISON]

I need 1 ticket for this game, PM me if you have an extra! Thanks

[El_Chapo]

8939

what the hell are they doing in the endzone to the right?? there's not enough room for an end zone!!

[EC8CH]

8939

what the hell are they doing in the endzone to the right?? there's not enough room for an end zone!!

Like the picture, it's probably an endzone for ants.

[Bison 4 Life]

10 yards is 10 yards.


No back corner fades.

[HerdBot]

8939

what the hell are they doing in the endzone to the right?? there's not enough room for an end zone!!

I predict.. not many corner fade routes lol

[bruinbison]

Cool backdrop to Butler’s entrance at football games.
I assume that is the legendary Hinkle Fieldhouse......

https://thebutlercollegian.com/2019/08/nothing-to-lose-butler-football-embracing-underdog-mentality-against-north-dakota-state/

Butler was a 37 point underdog to Youngstown State last year......WOW!!!

[Bisonator98]

8939

what the hell are they doing in the endzone to the right?? there's not enough room for an end zone!!

I sure hope no players get hurt on that stupid field. :praying:

[Christopher Moen]

Should be plenty of room based on this add:

https://d2axdqolvqmdvx.cloudfront.net/fdfe2ec4-b43c-49d2-bd43-774a73104f10/NDSUthingstoknow1.png

[IndyBison]

Cool backdrop to Butler’s entrance at football games.
I assume that is the legendary Hinkle Fieldhouse......

https://thebutlercollegian.com/2019/08/nothing-to-lose-butler-football-embracing-underdog-mentality-against-north-dakota-state/

Butler was a 37 point underdog to Youngstown State last year......WOW!!!Yes, that is Hinkle Fieldhouse in the background. The locker room for the players and officials are in the lower level and they all come down a ramp and tunnel to get to the field. It's not a huge stadium but it's nestled nicely into a bowl. We have our college official study group meetings there every Monday night during the season. Butler is definitely a premiere school in Indiana.

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[BiZon22]

Are there going to be beer sales at this thing? Need to know when I should start drinking

[BisonLaw]

Are there going to be beer sales at this thing? Need to know when I should start drinking

Now!

10 char

[BisonAccountant44]

It’s a 100-yard field, 54 yards wide, 20 yards from the hash to the sideline, goalposts at each end — it’s football,” Voris said.

They went Hoosiers on us! That's it, the game's over, we lose. Bench Trey and fire Entz now.

[GreenfieldBison]

Are there going to be beer sales at this thing? Need to know when I should start drinking

It’s Target Field. They have been selling beer there since the day it opened. If you buy a premium seat you can get something stronger. Sorry, no cannabis sales at this time.

[BiZon22]

It’s Target Field. They have been selling beer there since the day it opened. If you buy a premium seat you can get something stronger. Sorry, no cannabis sales at this time.

Hey they also sell beer at Fargo dome concerts so I had to ask!


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[CalBison97]

8939

what the hell are they doing in the endzone to the right?? there's not enough room for an end zone!!

Quasi-arena football

[GreenfieldBison]

Hey they also sell beer at Fargo dome concerts so I had to ask!


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Fair point. I recall a few years ago I was up in Fargo for a game that was out hand. Sometime in the third quarter I wandered down to concessions and asked for a beer, any beer at all. They looked at me quizzically but the server dutifully checked with her supervisor to verify that indeed they had none for sale. I was dumbfounded so you are right, it pays to ask.

That said I will be shocked if the MN Twins organization took this deal without the ability to sell well overpriced beer.

[NEBison]

Fair point. I recall a few years ago I was up in Fargo for a game that was out hand. Sometime in the third quarter I wandered down to concessions and asked for a beer, any beer at all. They looked at me quizzically but the server dutifully checked with her supervisor to verify that indeed they had none for sale. I was dumbfounded so you are right, it pays to ask.

That said I will be shocked if the MN Twins organization took this deal without the ability to sell well overpriced beer.

Third quarter before you checked if they had beer??

[GreenfieldBison]

Third quarter before you checked if they had beer??

I know. Fail right?

[LongLostAlum]

The good news for Butler is that if they lose by less than 60, they should move up in the Sagarin rankings. Seriously though, I think Sagarin might have us rated a bit high, with all the personnel turnover coming into this season. Time will tell.

[Mr Meaty]

The good news for Butler is that if they lose by less than 60, they should move up in the Sagarin rankings. Seriously though, I think Sagarin might have us rated a bit high, with all the personnel turnover coming into this season. Time will tell.

We will not win by 60 or more. Not going to happen. I would say 35 point win 45-10 range.

[scottietohottie]

We will not win by 60 or more. Not going to happen. I would say 35 point win 45-10 range.

I say that a 3rd or 4th string young bison is hungrier and more talented then a butler bulldog . Bison go vanilla after 30pts but are just to much better and still run up the score with a foot on the brake. Basically a large burnout right at target field. Bison cover the spread.

[Kujava23]

NDSU 52-0

Bison run for 400 yards!

I'm surprised there isn't a FCS/MVFC PICK EM SHEET run by someone on Bisonville kinda similar to how Bison MBB had a pick em sheet----seems to me would be good interest in probably easy to find a sponsor to weekly winner

[Kujava23]

WHO SCORES 1st TOUCHDOWN of the SEASON????

I say 72 yd TD PASS Trey Lance to Christian Watson!!

[Mr Meaty]

WHO SCORES 1st TOUCHDOWN of the SEASON????

I say 72 yd TD PASS Trey Lance to Christian Watson!!

That would be a great start.....It will be a crossing route for 20 yard completion with 52 YAC.

[G_Funky]

WHO SCORES 1st TOUCHDOWN of the SEASON????

I say 72 yd TD PASS Trey Lance to Christian Watson!!

Sabian Clark in a short yardage situation near the end zone or Trey on a read option from in the red zone.

[EC8CH]

Jabril Cox, pick 6.

[TAILG8R]

Jabril Cox, pick 6.

Likely. If they win the toss they will take the ball trying to start fast and if we win the toss we will defer. Jabril for 6 it is.

[roadwarrior]

WHO SCORES 1st TOUCHDOWN of the SEASON????

I say 72 yd TD PASS Trey Lance to Christian Watson!!

A rushing TD by Ty Brooks.

[EC8CH]

A rushing TD by Ty Brooks.

Shake and Bake! I'm down for that.

[Professor Chaos]

Shake and Bake! I'm down for that.
Slingshot.... engage!

https://twitter.com/RossUglem/status/937364264964280321

[EC8CH]

Slingshot.... engage!

https://twitter.com/RossUglem/status/937364264964280321

Me, literally every time Brooks touches the ball:

http://gif-finder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Christoph-Waltz-Excited.gif

[23Bison]

Trey Lance purposefully fumbles the snap to see if he could score a TD off of it again.

[Kujava23]

A rushing TD by Ty Brooks.

that seemed to easy...thought Butler might TRY to load box.....OC Roehl calls play action pass and Trey Lance shows off his cannon

[ThunderDan]

I say that a 3rd or 4th string young bison is hungrier and more talented then a butler bulldog . Bison go vanilla after 30pts but are just to much better and still run up the score with a foot on the brake. Basically a large burnout right at target field. Bison cover the spread.

I'm pretty sure we'll be vanilla the entire game. No need to show anything to win this one.

[MrSnuffleupagus]

I am not saying the Bison are going to lose, because they are not. (not even close) However, I think there is going to be some rust/momentum problems on Saturday. Don't think its going to be a huge blowout.

[LongLostAlum]

We will not win by 60 or more. Not going to happen. I would say 35 point win 45-10 range.I agree. If Butler were smart, they'd run the ball as much as possible, and run the play clock down as far as possible on each play, just to shorten the game.

It's not clear to my why we schedule these bottom of the rung teams in the first place. What do we gain by it?

[StL Bison Fan]

I'm pretty sure we'll be vanilla the entire game. No need to show anything to win this one.
Coach did say there was no use opening too much of the playbook

I agree. If Butler were smart, they'd run the ball as much as possible, and run the play clock down as far as possible on each play, just to shorten the game.

It's not clear to my why we schedule these bottom of the rung teams in the first place. What do we gain by it?
I think they treat these like a scrimmage against another color jersey. To get ready for the grind of MVFC play

[BisManBison]

I agree. If Butler were smart, they'd run the ball as much as possible, and run the play clock down as far as possible on each play, just to shorten the game.

It's not clear to my why we schedule these bottom of the rung teams in the first place. What do we gain by it?

Our success has been due in large part to our depth. These games give 2's and 3's an opportunity to get lots of actual game reps. But beyond that, for this year anyway, our 14 or 15 new 1's and new coaching staff will get lots of valuable game experience without the outcome of the game being in doubt.

[Christopher Moen]

I agree. If Butler were smart, they'd run the ball as much as possible, and run the play clock down as far as possible on each play, just to shorten the game.

It's not clear to my why we schedule these bottom of the rung teams in the first place. What do we gain by it?

Looking back at the seasons NDSU won the National Championship the past eight years, they had at least one fairly easy OOC game (usually two) except for one season - 2016. With the toll the MVFC takes on the players, playing three to four more tough games does not fare well for the team. However, with the F'Hawkers now being a yearly thing again, maybe NDSU only needs one easy OOC game.

[LongLostAlum]

Our success has been due in large part to our depth. These games give 2's and 3's an opportunity to get lots of actual game reps. But beyond that, for this year anyway, our 14 or 15 new 1's and new coaching staff will get lots of valuable game experience without the outcome of the game being in doubt.I can understand that. Especially with all the turnover we have in new players, new QB, and new coaches coming into this season. It'll probably take a while to get all the kinks out.

[Bisonator98]

Looking back at the seasons NDSU won the National Championship the past eight years, they had at least one fairly easy OOC game (usually two) except for one season - 2016. With the toll the MVFC takes on the players, playing three to four more tough games does not fare well for the team. However, with the F'Hawkers now being a yearly thing again, maybe NDSU only needs one easy OOC game.

That was a big reason we didn't 8peat!:nod:

[HerdBot]

Looks like they've opened up tickets in the upper level endzone now. Some upper deck corners available as well as random singles. Not great seats but anyone who wants to get in the door certainly can.

[GreenfieldBison]

I can understand that. Especially with all the turnover we have in new players, new QB, and new coaches coming into this season. It'll probably take a while to get all the kinks out.

In this particular case I believe there is also a significant set of zeros on a check from the Twins organization. Thought somebody said it will be a payout similar to an FBS game.


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[bri-dog]

I kind of like this OOC schedule with all of our roster turnover. Start out with a probable easy game, with each succeeding game getting maybe a little tougher...

[Bison 4 Life]

I kind of like this OOC schedule with all of our roster turnover. Start out with a probable easy game, with each succeeding game getting maybe a little tougher...

Exactly. This will be a live scrimmage. Next week will have a little juice to it, moderately tough road game the week after, then a legit top 5 game that they match up exceeding well against.

[Gary Hansen]

Any tailgating on Saturday?

[Bison03]

Any tailgating on Saturday?
Yeah..its called every bar in downtown Minneapolis!!! In all seriousness, the only one I have seen is the one Midwest Sports tours is doing near Target Field. Pretty good deal for food and all you can drink options. Look them up online or on Facebook.

[BisonLaw]

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2019/08/29/butler-football-2019-bulldogs-ready-week-1-matchup-against-ndsu/2029050001/

Such bad journalism.

"First ever football game at Target field" and this gem:

"The Bisons are know for their high-flying offenses, which have featured NFL quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Easton Stick"

The Bisons. And high-flying offense. Smh.

[Christopher Moen]

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2019/08/29/butler-football-2019-bulldogs-ready-week-1-matchup-against-ndsu/2029050001/

Such bad journalism.

"First ever football game at Target field" and this gem:

"The Bisons are know for their high-flying offenses, which have featured NFL quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Easton Stick"

The Bisons. And high-flying offense. Smh.

Well, at least they got the University's name right.

[EC8CH]

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2019/08/29/butler-football-2019-bulldogs-ready-week-1-matchup-against-ndsu/2029050001/

Such bad journalism.

"First ever football game at Target field" and this gem:

"The Bisons are know for their high-flying offenses, which have featured NFL quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Easton Stick"

The Bisons. And high-flying offense. Smh.

I've seen the offensive line send some defenders flying, does that count?

[BisonAccountant44]

As I'm laughing at the Facebook comments from the apparent hundreds of people in New Brighton who thought that either the world was ending or a plane was crashing into their house and/or started crying and are still shaking from the shock, trama and noise from 4 F16's flying over town 2 minutes before the Bunny game kicked off, it got me wondering if we'll have a fly over on Saturday. Anyone know?

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[SoCalBison]

As I've said before, you get what you pay for. And we all read it for free. I am concerned the writer may have suffered a stroke while typing "Sznadjer"....

[EC8CH]

Found their forum if anyone is interested:

https://butlerhoops.com/forum/index.php?threads/butler-football-vs-ndsu.1507/

[Blair]

Overly confident!

Yeah. Within 5 TDs will be nice. (Just keeping it real--not casting aspersions.)

And it'll be nice if we can put up points (any points) against NDSU's first team.

[LongLostAlum]

As bad as Butler might be, I find it interesting that they did come from behind to beat Youngstown last year. So who knows, it might be more of a game than we think it will be.

I'm going against my normal adherence to Sagarin, and predicting a hard fought 42-10 win for the Bison.

[B. b. bison]

it got me wondering if we'll have a fly over on Saturday. Anyone know?

I think they're saving that for the UND game.

[bisonp]

it got me wondering if we'll have a fly over on Saturday. Anyone know?

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I think they're saving that for the UND game.

Yeah, not F-16s though.

https://media2.giphy.com/media/5BrZbv4SAe01O/source.gif