GDT: NDSU vs. Illinois State

[b15on]

#1 North Dakota State Bison (6-0, 3-0 MVFC) vs. #7 Illinois State Redbirds (5-1, 2-1 MVFC)
Saturday, October 20, 2018 · 2:30 p.m. · Fargodome (18,700) · Fargo, ND

TV: Coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. on KVLY and the NBC North Dakota network with Brian Shawn calling the play-by-play, Lee Timmerman color analyst, and Ryan Gellner on the sidelines. Pregame coverage hosted by Alex Egan and Beth Hoole begins 1 hour prior to kickoff. ESPN+ will carry the game on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
RADIO: Coverage begins at 2 p.m. on the Peterson Farms Seed Bison Radio Network with third-year NDSU play-by-play voice Jeff Culhane joined by NDSU and Buffalo Bills hall of famer Phil Hansen and NDSU sideline reporter Jeremy Jorgenson. Extended coverage locally on 107.9 The Fox, Bison 1660 and 92.7 FM includes "Bison Tailgate" from 11 a.m. to noon with Brad Jones, "Bison Game Day" from noon to 2 p.m. and "Bison Hotline" for two hours following the network broadcast with hosts Keith Brake, Chris Hanson and former NDSU defensive end Cole Jirik.

Tailgating Weather: Some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. High 41F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph.



Game Previews
NDSU Game Preview Release
Illinois State Game Preview Release
Missouri Valley Football Conference Weekly Release

The Fargo Forum
Bison mystery: NDSU assistant coach trying to solve the origin of 'Code Green'
Cofield may be next running back up if Anderson can't go
Senior spotlight: Bison offensive lineman Tanner Volson

STATS FCS
FCS Game of Week: Illinois State at NDSU
Crystal ball: FCS playoff projection

The Pentagraph
Run game could be key for Redbirds vs. No. 1 Bison
FCS national power NDSU at it again ahead of ISU game
ISU units to face differing noise levels in Fargo

[Bison03]

Get the running game into a good rhythm and get the duo of Brooks and Dunn to “Boot Scottin’ Boogie” there way into the endzone early and often!

Bison: 34
Angry Birds: 17

[B. b. bison]

Get the running game into a good rhythm and get the duo of Brooks and Dunn to “Boot Scottin’ Boogie” there way into the endzone early and often!

[Christopher Moen]

I spent Friday watching Illinois State's games against Southern Illinois and Missouri State (couldn't find their Western Illinois game) and to be honest, I'm not sure what to expect from the Redbirds as one game they looked like world-beaters and the other made them look extremely vulnerable. My defensive suggestion is strong lane discipline, watch for the screen and keep the pressure on the QB as he get a bit too much happy-feet when in trouble. On offense, keep the ball moving and eat up the clock.

Illinois State has nothing to lose in this game and everything to gain. Therefore, the Bison need to come out and get up early on them to keep them one-dimensional by forcing them to pass, which is not their strength compared to their run game.

I predict a 34-17 NDSU victory (same as Bison03).

[gumby013]

Bison - 31

Definitely not the Cardinals™️ - 10

[Mr Meaty]

27-14 Herd. Songbird do not have a chance!!!! They will run out of time.

[BiZon22]

Anyone know a good bar in the dirty town to the north that would have the game on? Stuck here for the day

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[barnwintersportsengelstad]

[QUOTE=BiZon22;1304432]Anyone know a good bar in the fabulous town to the north that would have the game on? Stuck here for the day

Might have to go to Judys on North 20th Street just 1 block South of Hwy#2.

[BiZon22]

[QUOTE=barnwintersportsengelstad;1304434]

Anyone know a good bar in the fabulous town to the north that would have the game on? Stuck here for the day

Might have to go to Judys on North 20th Street just 1 block South of Hwy#2.

Isn't Judy's the unofficial official bar of the Fighting Hawks?

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[Bison 4 Life]

Isn't Judy's the unofficial official bar of the Fighting Hawks?

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The Diamond.