Cats @ Idaho State Predictions

[tetoncat]

I literally think we score on every possession.

Cats - 52
The Ben Gals - 24

I hope you're right, but If we didn't score on every possession vs MercyHurst, I doubt we can do that vs a Big Sky team, at their place, in a dome?

But I do get your point and I have a feeling they won't be able to stop our run game and right off the bat Scottre and Adam and perhaps others will be running through and around them... and then they'll pack the box to try to stop that and then our passing game will deliver. Should be a fun one.

First team offense scored on all but 1 possession (2nd qtr) and White was in at RB already.
I think BSC teams will stack box early until Cats show they can pass against then and then adjust.

[ilovethecats]

I refuse to live in a world in which this Bobcat team isn't expected to go down and roll the Bengals.

I like the Cats by 15+

[GoldstoneCat]

Yeah I don't agree with some of the worry here that this game will be close. They'll probably hit us with a couple big plays but there's no universe where they stop us. 45-21 good guys.

[rivercat]

I think the 13.5 point spread is free money. Cats win by at least 3 TDs.

[catatac]

I love all the confidence and optimism here, and I really hope that's how it plays out. If this game was in Bozeman, I'm saying Bobcats by 30 or more all day long. As others have pointed out though, it's on the road, bus trip, indoors, and for whatever reason - the poster that said we seem to struggle indoors was correct. I looked back at all the games we've played indoors in the past few years and I literally don't think we've blown ANYONE out in any of those games. Here's hoping that happens Saturday.

[BelligerentBobcat]

We all saw North Dakota (not the Bison) beat ISU by around 30, right?

We’re gonna roll.

[MSU01]

I love all the confidence and optimism here, and I really hope that's how it plays out. If this game was in Bozeman, I'm saying Bobcats by 30 or more all day long. As others have pointed out though, it's on the road, bus trip, indoors, and for whatever reason - the poster that said we seem to struggle indoors was correct. I looked back at all the games we've played indoors in the past few years and I literally don't think we've blown ANYONE out in any of those games. Here's hoping that happens Saturday.

The last blowout win for MSU in an indoor road game was 49-21 over North Dakota in 2017. That said, it's not exactly a huge sample size as they generally only play 1 indoor road game per year at most.

[BobcatBuiltTexan]

I really don't like predictions because these are kids/young men and there's no telling what may happen....our offense is going to have to handle a super aggressive defense. They shoot gaps and press the line with their backers not giving a lot of space and occupying gaps. They are weak on the edge and due to their aggressive style are particularly susceptible to play fakes, play action, and rpo's. secondary gives up plays. i feel their style is a way to mask their lack of ability across the board...feast or famine...defensively front has to deal with the run without the help of the dbs...dbs have to take of the pass without any help from lbs or dl's pass rush..almost two separate game plans. I don't know if that will happen, and depending on if that happens will determine if we blow them out or just win.....I think ISU will be up for us, we will saunter in to this one, they hit is in the mouth early, we wake up and we win by 2tds, but we won't pull away until late, is my prediction

other scenario the experience of our team and our focus to getting to frisco has them finely tuned and we come out and kick them in the teeth early and we coast like we've been doing.....everyone realizes we are legit....not sure which one we'll get....I don't see us losing though and I don't think it'll be close in the end....

[catatac]

We all saw North Dakota (not the Bison) beat ISU by around 30, right?

We’re gonna roll.

Yes, at UND.

[catatac]

I love all the confidence and optimism here, and I really hope that's how it plays out. If this game was in Bozeman, I'm saying Bobcats by 30 or more all day long. As others have pointed out though, it's on the road, bus trip, indoors, and for whatever reason - the poster that said we seem to struggle indoors was correct. I looked back at all the games we've played indoors in the past few years and I literally don't think we've blown ANYONE out in any of those games. Here's hoping that happens Saturday.

The last blowout win for MSU in an indoor road game was 49-21 over North Dakota in 2017. That said, it's not exactly a huge sample size as they generally only play 1 indoor road game per year at most.

Good point, and that same year the Cats got beat at the other indoor venue, NAU in Flagstaff. Since then, from my count the Cats have played six games indoors and they're 1-5, with the one win being a squeaker. 2018 they got beat at ISU and then crushed at NDSU. 2019 they got beat at UND then crushed by NDSU. 2022 they won in Flagstaff but barely, by 3 points. Then we all remember last year the loss at Idaho.

I'm hoping the talent disparity is enough that we overcome any external concerns and just dominate them in all three phases.

[BelgradeBobcat]

Anybody know if the team is busing or flying to Pokey?

[tetoncat]

I love all the confidence and optimism here, and I really hope that's how it plays out. If this game was in Bozeman, I'm saying Bobcats by 30 or more all day long. As others have pointed out though, it's on the road, bus trip, indoors, and for whatever reason - the poster that said we seem to struggle indoors was correct. I looked back at all the games we've played indoors in the past few years and I literally don't think we've blown ANYONE out in any of those games. Here's hoping that happens Saturday.

The last blowout win for MSU in an indoor road game was 49-21 over North Dakota in 2017. That said, it's not exactly a huge sample size as they generally only play 1 indoor road game per year at most.

Good point, and that same year the Cats got beat at the other indoor venue, NAU in Flagstaff. Since then, from my count the Cats have played six games indoors and they're 1-5, with the one win being a squeaker. 2018 they got beat at ISU and then crushed at NDSU. 2019 they got beat at UND then crushed by NDSU. 2022 they won in Flagstaff but barely, by 3 points. Then we all remember last year the loss at Idaho.

I'm hoping the talent disparity is enough that we overcome any external concerns and just dominate them in all three phases.

So since we became a consistent top 5 team we have lost to Idaho. We are a different program than 201 8and 2019.
Idaho was strange, no urgency, no kicker, dropped passes but we dominated last 1/2 of that game.
SUU went to ISU last week, played on list by 14, probably had a bus ride, dont like domes. Cats are better than SUU

[Monymony]

If we are a top team we will win by 24+ if not we will have the haters questioning us. Defense looks very solid and offense is cruising with the explosive plays and short passes.

Win 52-14 and show the country we are legit

[St George]

Anybody know if the team is busing or flying to Pokey?

I think I saw where the Cats are bussing down.

[cat22[2010]]

Saw this posted on a FCS facebook group page and it was just too good to not share.

[MSU01]

Anybody know if the team is busing or flying to Pokey?

I think I saw where the Cats are bussing down.

That's always what they have done in the past. Pocatello is close enough that I'm not sure you really save much time by flying once everyone has been bussed out to the airport and gone through security before getting on the plane. Less risk of delays too!

[ilovethecats]

Listening to Hawkins presser made me feel like the Cats win by 30.

I've always really liked that guy and I think he's going to turn ISU around. But he was gushing about MSU for about the first 10 minutes! It was a fun listen.

[CodyCat]

Listening to Hawkins presser made me feel like the Cats win by 30.

I've always really liked that guy and I think he's going to turn ISU around. But he was gushing about MSU for about the first 10 minutes! It was a fun listen.

I havent listened. But, thats how Eck rolls too. And then comes in and punches you in the mouth. He did that against um two years ago and then beat them in missoula.

[RICO CAT]

Listening to Hawkins presser made me feel like the Cats win by 30.

I've always really liked that guy and I think he's going to turn ISU around. But he was gushing about MSU for about the first 10 minutes! It was a fun listen.

In public he’s going to build-up the Cats in the hopes we come in overconfident. In the locker room, he’s telling his team the Bobcats are beatable.

[iaafan]

Listening to Hawkins presser made me feel like the Cats win by 30.

I've always really liked that guy and I think he's going to turn ISU around. But he was gushing about MSU for about the first 10 minutes! It was a fun listen.

I wish he would start posting on bobcatnation!!