Which DSU to root for this weekend

[RockyBearCat]

Root for a blow out. I think that's more important than who wins.

We lost to SDSU in 2OT essentially by one yard in our second game with a new OC/QB combo. If we can beat the griz by 14+ and the Marker margin is at least that much we could have an argument to jump the loser. Without both of those we Cat-griz might be a battle for the 4 seed.

This is where I stand on this issue as well.

[GoCats18]

Well, until NDSU comes back to reality, which won’t happen anytime soon because like the Big Sky, the MVFC is made up of 3-4 really good teams and the rest are a complete joke. Sure teams can beat them in the regular season, and maybe once every 10 years in a playoff game/NC game, but until they are missing the playoffs, their fans are seriously the worst fan base in FCS. UM is second.

[84CatGrad]

I just want everyone on this thread to take a moment and think how fortunate we are to be talking about how we might get a #1 or #2 seed, AGAIN, this year. We've had what, four straight years where we are in the mix for a 1 or 2? It doesn't feel that long ago (at least to me) that the playoffs were out of reach, let alone a high seed. Thankful.

[coloradocat]

I just want everyone on this thread to take a moment and think how fortunate we are to be talking about how we might get a #1 or #2 seed, AGAIN, this year. We've had what, four straight years where we are in the mix for a 1 or 2? It doesn't feel that long ago (at least to me) that the playoffs were out of reach, let alone a high seed. Thankful.

We went from "i'm so excited we're going to the playoffs" to "we really need to be a top 2 seed to have a real shot at the championship game" in very little time, and not just because a handful of other teams jumped to the FBS.

[DMMDCats]

It wasn’t that long ago we were purchasing tickets for community members to fill the stands.

SDSU

FTB, respectfully, of course.

[MTnative]

I hope both teams get the flu.

But especially the bye-son.

[AFCAT]

Well, until NDSU comes back to reality, which won’t happen anytime soon because like the Big Sky, the MVFC is made up of 3-4 really good teams and the rest are a complete joke. Sure teams can beat them in the regular season, and maybe once every 10 years in a playoff game/NC game, but until they are missing the playoffs, their fans are seriously the worst fan base in FCS. UM is second.

Yeah, me and my fellow Bobcat fans in 2035 when the Cats manage to win their 10th straight National Championship.

[Catprint]

I wanted to give my more nuanced belief about what is best for the Cats in the Marker Game. My long version is in my post "Path to the Playoffs". Essentially, I present four scenarios. #4 is SDSU blowout. Not going to happen. Maybe 5% chance or less. #3 is SDSU close win which is what most posters say is best for the Cats. Here is what I see if this happens. SDSU becomes #1, NDSU drops to #2. NDSU wins out and stays at least #2. SDSU may win out or may drop the UND game at the Alerus center. If they win out, they stay #1 and NDSU #2 and Tarleton stays #3 and Cats get #4 if they beat the Gris. However, SDSU loses to UND, then Bison #1, Tarleton #2 (if they don't lose) and SDSU #3 and Cats #4 because there is NO WAY we jump SDSU if we both have 1 FCS loss and we lost to SDSU.

However, if NDSU wins (most likely fairly close game), then NDSU stays #1 and SDSU #2 or maybe #3. However, now if SDSU loses to UND or even Ill State, now they have 2 FCS losses and Cats only have one FCS loss. In this case, I could see NDSU #1, Tarleton #2, Cats #3 and Gris or SDSU or even UND #4. If Tarleton State drops a game, then we would be #2. Basically, this is the ONLY reasonably possible scenario where the Cats could nap the #2 seed. Sure, wild things could happen like NDSU losing 1 or 2 more games, Tarleton losing 2 games, etc. But those are a wing and a prayer at best. The scenario I lay out is reasonably possible IF SDSU loses. I don't believe the Jacks are as good as some think. Sure that damages our resume but ultimately 2 Jacks losses and only 1 FCS loss for the Cats is the best route to #2 or #3 seed. Of course, every possible scenario requires the Cats to win out and crush the Gris in Missoula (by no means a given - going to be a huge chore).

But will know where we stand both with the results in about three hours.

[91catAlum]

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[91catAlum]

Ndsu up 14-0 in the 1st quarter. I'm not watching the game so I don't know what's happened. Just score watching.

Oh looks like the sdsu qb isn't playing.

[coloradocat]

Ndsu up 14-0 in the 1st quarter. I'm not watching the game so I don't know what's happened. Just score watching.

I was just about to post the same thing. Looks like it could be a long night for SDSU.

[nanacat]

Ndsu up 14-0 in the 1st quarter. I'm not watching the game so I don't know what's happened. Just score watching.

I was just about to post the same thing. Looks like it could be a long night for SDSU.

Someone on another post said SDSU's starting QB is in a boot

[Bobcat Sig]

And here I was going to say go Jacks. Because, you know… FTb

[coloradocat]

21-0

[coloradocat]

21-7

[coloradocat]

27-7

[tdub]

28-7. Looks like the blowout the Cats need might just happen.

[coloradocat]

31-7 at halftime. Pour it on bison!

[PapaG]

Rd

[coloradocat]

38-7 Final (and not remotely that close). Now we find out if the voters let SDSU off the hook because they didn't have their QB. I still think 4 is their floor.