Kadeezy
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Sacramento State (1-0) at Colorado State (0-1) — Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
Why to watch: Colorado State looks for the first win in the Steve Fairchild era after starting out with a 38-17 loss to Colorado. The offense was stagnant against the Buffs and the defense was decent, but not a brick wall. Now the Rams should have their first win of the season against a Sacramento State team that's 1-0, but is expected to finish at or near the bottom of the Big Sky Conference. The win came over Humboldt State 45-13, and while that was a nice start fro the Hornets, the defense is about to have a much tougher time.
Why Sacramento State might win: The Hornets have a little bit of talent in certain spots. Linebackers Cyrus Mulitalo and Mike Brannon are excellent, while Bryan Hilliard and Evander Wilkins each ran for over 100 yards last week. There are just enough playmakers to put a few scores on the board and keep this close in the first quarter.
Why Colorado State might win: Here comes the pounding. CSU wasn't nearly as physical as it needed to be against Colorado with just 258 yards and one offensive touchdown, and that's about to change. The offense is supposed to work around the tough backfield and a pounding offensive line, and now Gartrell Johnson and Kyle Bell should be able to pound out at least 200 yards on the undersized Sacramento defensive front.
Who to watch: Everyone is going to load up to try to stop the Colorado State running game, and QB Billy Farris has to make teams pay. He completed 27 of 37 passes against Colorado, but they only went for 187 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. In a tune-up game like this, Farris has to start throwing deep.
What will happen: Colorado State will crank out well over 400 yards of total offense, and that could all come from the running game alone. Fairchild will get his victory, while the team will get two weeks off before facing Houston.
Line: NL
Must See Rating: (5 Entourage premiere - 1 One Tree Hill premiere) ... 1
Fearless Prediction: Colorado State 48 ... Sacramento State 17
Why to watch: Colorado State looks for the first win in the Steve Fairchild era after starting out with a 38-17 loss to Colorado. The offense was stagnant against the Buffs and the defense was decent, but not a brick wall. Now the Rams should have their first win of the season against a Sacramento State team that's 1-0, but is expected to finish at or near the bottom of the Big Sky Conference. The win came over Humboldt State 45-13, and while that was a nice start fro the Hornets, the defense is about to have a much tougher time.
Why Sacramento State might win: The Hornets have a little bit of talent in certain spots. Linebackers Cyrus Mulitalo and Mike Brannon are excellent, while Bryan Hilliard and Evander Wilkins each ran for over 100 yards last week. There are just enough playmakers to put a few scores on the board and keep this close in the first quarter.
Why Colorado State might win: Here comes the pounding. CSU wasn't nearly as physical as it needed to be against Colorado with just 258 yards and one offensive touchdown, and that's about to change. The offense is supposed to work around the tough backfield and a pounding offensive line, and now Gartrell Johnson and Kyle Bell should be able to pound out at least 200 yards on the undersized Sacramento defensive front.
Who to watch: Everyone is going to load up to try to stop the Colorado State running game, and QB Billy Farris has to make teams pay. He completed 27 of 37 passes against Colorado, but they only went for 187 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. In a tune-up game like this, Farris has to start throwing deep.
What will happen: Colorado State will crank out well over 400 yards of total offense, and that could all come from the running game alone. Fairchild will get his victory, while the team will get two weeks off before facing Houston.
Line: NL
Must See Rating: (5 Entourage premiere - 1 One Tree Hill premiere) ... 1
Fearless Prediction: Colorado State 48 ... Sacramento State 17
