SDSU Predication Thread

[Monymony]

Call me crazy but I’m feeling 37-17 domination. The stadium is going to be as rowdy as we will ever see it.

[PortlandCat90]

I had the pleasure of flying from my current home (Austin) to my former home (Portland) last week for some great food, great friends, and Widmer Hef. We limited out on Chinooks and Coho out of Astoria, then drove to Eugene to watch the respective National Champions of both the FBS and FCS. Great week!

This we return to normalcy and waiting for my salmon to arrive via overnight express.

Cats 42
Jacks 22

[LTown Cat]

Cats 44
Long eared rats 31

[CodyCat]

I have absolutely no idea how this game will go. It doesn’t feel like this Bobcat team has an identity yet. But, it’s also hard to pull any conclusions from last weeks game.

My gut tells me SDSU rolls us. But, I don’t know why. Then factor in the history of being 1-9 against the DSU’s. History isn’t on the Cats side. The Jacks have plenty of unknowns as well.

I’ll go against my gut, for no real reason other than I want the Cats to win.

19-17

[Mtcatfan]

Cats win on a last second field goal 32-31.

[St George]

Cats continue their home game streak.

[GoodTimesAllTheTime]

You guys are too negative. 31-21 Bobcat victory. The Cats will get the running game on track and Taco turns the corner on a few catches over the middle for big gains. SDSU has some great talent on offense, but nothing like the freaks Oregon had. The defense was in position to make a lot of plays last week and wasn’t able to finish tackles, and I think that changes against different competition.

[rfischer94]

I had the pleasure of flying from my current home (Austin) to my former home (Portland) last week for some great food, great friends, and Widmer Hef. We limited out on Chinooks and Coho out of Astoria, then drove to Eugene to watch the respective National Champions of both the FBS and FCS. Great week!

This we return to normalcy and waiting for my salmon to arrive via overnight express.

Cats 42
Jacks 22

Word. We gonna roll those long eared rats!

[catatac]

I have absolutely no idea how this game will go. It doesn’t feel like this Bobcat team has an identity yet. But, it’s also hard to pull any conclusions from last weeks game.

My gut tells me SDSU rolls us. But, I don’t know why. Then factor in the history of being 1-9 against the DSU’s. History isn’t on the Cats side. The Jacks have plenty of unknowns as well.

I’ll go against my gut, for no real reason other than I want the Cats to win.

19-17

Nobody, and I mean nobody comes into Bobcat Stadium and "Rolls us". Especially at Gold Rush at night. Just will never happen.

[hokeyfine]

my gut tells me...
midwest long ears: 31
Cats: 21

[catatac]

my gut tells me...
midwest long ears: 31
Cats: 21

No offense to you or anyone else predicting SDSU to win but do you mind me asking what is making you think SDSU is so good? They lost a LOT of players, and have a new coach. Sure they beat Sac, but we don't know how good Sac is, and of they played in Brookings - which makes a HUGE difference.

Just wondering what some people are seeing that makes them think SDSU is so dominant.

[GoodTimesAllTheTime]

my gut tells me...
midwest long ears: 31
Cats: 21

No offense to you or anyone else predicting SDSU to win but do you mind me asking what is making you think SDSU is so good? They lost a LOT of players, and have a new coach. Sure they beat Sac, but we don't know how good Sac is, and of they played in Brookings - which makes a HUGE difference.

Just wondering what some people are seeing that makes them think SDSU is so dominant.

Sac State was 3-9 last year, SDSU beating them means almost nothing. In fact, given the state of Sac’s defense, I’d call scoring only 20 points pretty underwhelming. SDSU’s quarterback has thrown like 80 total passes in his career. This is nowhere near the juggernaut team from 2023, a team the Cats would have beat at home (and would have beat if the replay rules were applied correctly, but that’s a different topic). People on here are just depressing.

[luckyirishguy25]

my gut tells me...
midwest long ears: 31
Cats: 21

No offense to you or anyone else predicting SDSU to win but do you mind me asking what is making you think SDSU is so good? They lost a LOT of players, and have a new coach. Sure they beat Sac, but we don't know how good Sac is, and of they played in Brookings - which makes a HUGE difference.

Just wondering what some people are seeing that makes them think SDSU is so dominant.

Sac State was 3-9 last year, SDSU beating them means almost nothing. In fact, given the state of Sac’s defense, I’d call scoring only 20 points pretty underwhelming. SDSU’s quarterback has thrown like 80 total passes in his career. This is nowhere near the juggernaut team from 2023, a team the Cats would have beat at home (and would have beat if the replay rules were applied correctly, but that’s a different topic). People on here are just depressing.

I actually watched the Sac/SDSU game and I can say SDSU is good. They've got beef and speed in the front 7 and their DBs covered Sac well, but their offense is the big question mark. They have a big mobile QB but their O line is not as good as last year or Sac's front is really good. Sac does have some big and strong tackles and made it to the QB like 7 times. This is where we will beat SDSU, we need to play fast and gap sound but I think we disrupt SDSU Offense enough not to operate well and limit their scoring. I see this game about 26-17 Cats.

I feel like this will be another game were we don't run the ball well but Lamson puts us over the top with 3 TDs. I really like the way Lamson slings the ball around, and he's just getting started!

[GoodTimesAllTheTime]

my gut tells me...
midwest long ears: 31
Cats: 21

No offense to you or anyone else predicting SDSU to win but do you mind me asking what is making you think SDSU is so good? They lost a LOT of players, and have a new coach. Sure they beat Sac, but we don't know how good Sac is, and of they played in Brookings - which makes a HUGE difference.

Just wondering what some people are seeing that makes them think SDSU is so dominant.

Sac State was 3-9 last year, SDSU beating them means almost nothing. In fact, given the state of Sac’s defense, I’d call scoring only 20 points pretty underwhelming. SDSU’s quarterback has thrown like 80 total passes in his career. This is nowhere near the juggernaut team from 2023, a team the Cats would have beat at home (and would have beat if the replay rules were applied correctly, but that’s a different topic). People on here are just depressing.

I actually watched the Sac/SDSU game and I can say SDSU is good. They've got beef and speed in the front 7 and their DBs covered Sac well, but their offense is the big question mark. They have a big mobile QB but their O line is not as good as last year or Sac's front is really good. Sac does have some big and strong tackles and made it to the QB like 7 times. This is where we will beat SDSU, we need to play fast and gap sound but I think we disrupt SDSU Offense enough not to operate well and limit their scoring. I see this game about 26-17 Cats.

I feel like this will be another game were we don't run the ball well but Lamson puts us over the top with 3 TDs. I really like the way Lamson slings the ball around, and he's just getting started!

Don’t get me wrong, I think SDSU is good! I think that Sac is highly overrated until we see otherwise. I would feel pretty differently about this game if it wasn’t at Bobcat stadium, but I think SDSU’s lack of experience at some key positions (and coaching) will show through with them on the road.

[Bobcatsinmso]

MSU Fighting Bobcats 27

Those wascally wabbits 22

[GoldstoneCat]

This game is going to mimic the last game in Bobcat Stadium, the semifinal. We score midway thru the 4th on Saturday to go up 2 scores and the d line brings it home. 34-24 good guys.

[TomCat88]

It doesn’t feel like this Bobcat team has an identity yet.

Oh, they definitely do. Much more relaxed. It’s a lot different than last year so maybe that’s why you’re thinking that. I think the leaders are more approachable. There are more “coaches” on the field. Five guys pop up on offense and five on defense. Last year it was about three on each side. Mellott Wehr and Grebe were stoic leaders last year, while Uluilakepa O’Reilly and Ortt were looser. I’m trying to think of a stern, stoic player on this year’s team.

[coloradocat]

It doesn’t feel like this Bobcat team has an identity yet.

Oh, they definitely do. Much more relaxed. It’s a lot different than last year so maybe that’s why you’re thinking that. I think the leaders are more approachable. There are more “coaches” on the field. Five guys pop up on offense and five on defense. Last year it was about three on each side. Mellott Wehr and Grebe were stoic leaders last year, while Uluilakepa O’Reilly and Ortt were looser. I’m trying to think of a stern, stoic player on this year’s team.

The players have a fairly consistent identity but the team doesn't have a clear identity yet. I'm guessing that's what @CodyCat meant. We can guess what we're going to look like on the field but we won't know until halftime on Saturday night.

[CodyCat]

It doesn’t feel like this Bobcat team has an identity yet.

Oh, they definitely do. Much more relaxed. It’s a lot different than last year so maybe that’s why you’re thinking that. I think the leaders are more approachable. There are more “coaches” on the field. Five guys pop up on offense and five on defense. Last year it was about three on each side. Mellott Wehr and Grebe were stoic leaders last year, while Uluilakepa O’Reilly and Ortt were looser. I’m trying to think of a stern, stoic player on this year’s team.

The players have a fairly consistent identity but the team doesn't have a clear identity yet. I'm guessing that's what @CodyCat meant. We can guess what we're going to look like on the field but we won't know until halftime on Saturday night.

That’s right. What is their on field identity going to be?

I’ve seen the players, loose, having fun, joking around. That actually has me worried, which I completely understand is stupid.


I’m ready to see who and what this team is going to be. Unfortunately, by 10pm Saturday one team will have a much greater chance at hosting the semis than the other team.

[catscat]

Go big or go home. Cats 45 jacks 10.

It's Gold Rush and after last week Cats come out fired up and looking for blood. Doesn't matter if they individually are stoic or laid back, they are all business.

Lamson 2 TDs passing, 1 on the ground. Taco gets lots of return opportunities and takes one to the house. Jones and Julius (J&J) get one a piece. Sansted gets in on a FG. Bobcat defense is at least twice as good as Sac's.