bigskyconf
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Usually I try to do this closer to the season but I needed some sort of a diversion from all the Damian Lillard stuff flying around. The Viks find themselves playing the Ducks this year and a game at Wyoming, which means that along with the game at NAU, we will be playing two games at elevations higher than 7000ft. We do avoid playing Sac State, Idaho and Weber this season, three teams that are supposed to be near the top of the conference this season, but we do go to Montana State and Northern Arizona this year. We do get the Griz at home in a night game scheduled for Saturday, November 11. Here is the complete schedule as well as what I think our chances are at winning the game (1 means no chance at winning, while 10 means no chance at losing).
9-2---at Oregon (1.5)---Maybe if Nix sits out and Lanning gets really conservative, the Viks may have a shot. But even then, it will be a huge win over this year's Ducks team off in Eugene.
9-9---at Wyoming (3.5)---The Cowboys seem to be the type of team that plays really well against their conference and the rest of FBS, but they seem to really struggle against the FCS. Still, it would be a tall order to get a win here.
9-16---North American (9.5)---Technically a DII school from Texas that plays all road games. I don't know how they are coming here (or why) but the game shouldn't be in doubt after halftime. If it is, we're in for a long season.
9-23---Cal Poly (7)---The conference opener and we should be favored. However, the Mustangs did beat us at their place the last game of last season so it won't be a gimme game. Viks should still be focused, however.
9-30---at Montana State (2.5)---Tough opponent in a very tough place to play. The saving grace is that the weather should still be nice. But the Bobcats are still going to be tough for anyone this year. To get a win would be an achievement.
10-14---at Northern Arizona (5)---The second game at elevation but this game is indoors so the noise will reverberate off the carpet. We do have more talent that the Lumberjacks, but a lot of factors against us. A tossup.
10-21---Idaho State (7)---The Bengals are not the Vandals. We will have the edge in almost every statistical category. But with it being conference play, no game is a gimme, even at home. Viks will still have to play well.
10-28---Eastern Washington (5)---The Dam Cup may be closer than it has been in awhile. The Eagles are looking to bounce back into the upper echelon but they may be a year away. Viks get them at home which may be enough to win.
11-4---at UC Davis (3.5)---The Aggies will have a good team this year, keeping them close to the top and this will be a tall order for the Viks. But the Viks could come in to this one with one conference loss. Confidence is big.
11-11---Montana (4.5)---Getting to the end of the season is about when the Grizzlies make their big push to the playoffs. They will have their faithful fan following here and want the win. Can the Viks hold them off?
11-18---at Northern Colorado (5.5)---Depending on how the season goes may determine how the Viks play in this game so it may be as unpredictable as the weather in the Bears home. Here's hoping there is still something to play for.
9-2---at Oregon (1.5)---Maybe if Nix sits out and Lanning gets really conservative, the Viks may have a shot. But even then, it will be a huge win over this year's Ducks team off in Eugene.
9-9---at Wyoming (3.5)---The Cowboys seem to be the type of team that plays really well against their conference and the rest of FBS, but they seem to really struggle against the FCS. Still, it would be a tall order to get a win here.
9-16---North American (9.5)---Technically a DII school from Texas that plays all road games. I don't know how they are coming here (or why) but the game shouldn't be in doubt after halftime. If it is, we're in for a long season.
9-23---Cal Poly (7)---The conference opener and we should be favored. However, the Mustangs did beat us at their place the last game of last season so it won't be a gimme game. Viks should still be focused, however.
9-30---at Montana State (2.5)---Tough opponent in a very tough place to play. The saving grace is that the weather should still be nice. But the Bobcats are still going to be tough for anyone this year. To get a win would be an achievement.
10-14---at Northern Arizona (5)---The second game at elevation but this game is indoors so the noise will reverberate off the carpet. We do have more talent that the Lumberjacks, but a lot of factors against us. A tossup.
10-21---Idaho State (7)---The Bengals are not the Vandals. We will have the edge in almost every statistical category. But with it being conference play, no game is a gimme, even at home. Viks will still have to play well.
10-28---Eastern Washington (5)---The Dam Cup may be closer than it has been in awhile. The Eagles are looking to bounce back into the upper echelon but they may be a year away. Viks get them at home which may be enough to win.
11-4---at UC Davis (3.5)---The Aggies will have a good team this year, keeping them close to the top and this will be a tall order for the Viks. But the Viks could come in to this one with one conference loss. Confidence is big.
11-11---Montana (4.5)---Getting to the end of the season is about when the Grizzlies make their big push to the playoffs. They will have their faithful fan following here and want the win. Can the Viks hold them off?
11-18---at Northern Colorado (5.5)---Depending on how the season goes may determine how the Viks play in this game so it may be as unpredictable as the weather in the Bears home. Here's hoping there is still something to play for.
