Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

[BleedingBLue]

Since the smack talk has begun, let us begin.

Tommy’s first start came against UTM four seasons ago. Now his final playoff run starts against that same team. They're a better team, we're a better team, will the results be similar? Probably so.

UTM has been good at stopping the run, they've also not faced a team inside the top 50 of the FCS in rush offense. They stuffed UNH in the run game, UNH also didn't have a mobile QB who runs well. Tommy torched UTM on the ground in the first meeting, and they looked susceptible to outside runs against UNH. I'd expect to see more outside zone and sweeps come Saturday, and less pounding the middle, especially if it's the Adam Jones show. If UTM sells out to stop the run, Tommy, the WRs, and TEs can absolutely have a day. I foresee a big offensive performance.

Offensively, I think UTM is going to have to pass a lot, because their run game isn't super impressive, and they haven't faced a front like ours. Dent, their QB, does a nice job of scrambling for yards, but I'm confident our pass rush will stay in their lanes and not get beyond him allowing him to escape the pocket. Dent should be under pressure a lot on Saturday, and I expect it will translate into a big day for the D.

Looking forward to a big win to start our run, despite UTM being a decent team.

Cats - 45
Goggle wearing birds of prey - 16

[PapaG]

UTM 17
Bobcats 41

[Augustus]

A speed bump. 42 - 10.

[GoCats18]

Montana State—-47
UTM—-16

[Montanabob]

45-6

[GoldstoneCat]

38-17.

[HogheadCats]

Montana State Bobcats 31
Skyhawks 13

[MSU Toddler]

Your Montana State Fighting Bobcats: 45
Pacers of Old: 17

[Bobcat Sig]

Cats -15. O/U 56.5

Cats - 35
UTM - 20

[91catAlum]

Their offense looks better than the griz.
Their defense looks about like the griz in the Brawl, decent at times.

34-17 Cats.

[CatRowdy]

Oh what the hell

CATS - 39
UTM -- zero

If we get in the forties they get a garbage TD

[Prodigal Cat]

I think this game will look a lot like the last one the Cats played vs their rival. A slow methodical death for the Skyhawks like an Anaconda squeezing the life out where in the end it isn't in doubt.

35 - 13

[PortlandCat90]

I think this game will look a lot like my first and only marriage. A fast start with some major pounding and spirit only to be replaced by my backups (plural) to resume the pounding, only in lesser style and praying it ends soon without too much bloodshed.

Cats 49
Them 10

[CodyCat]

I think this game will look a lot like my first and only marriage. A fast start with some major pounding and spirit only to be replaced by my backups (plural) to resume the pounding, only in lesser style and praying it ends soon without too much bloodshed.

Cats 49
Them 10

Upside down pineapple?

[PortlandCat90]

I think this game will look a lot like my first and only marriage. A fast start with some major pounding and spirit only to be replaced by my backups (plural) to resume the pounding, only in lesser style and praying it ends soon without too much bloodshed.

Cats 49
Them 10

Upside down pineapple?

Apparently just on her side....hahaha....sorry guys - back to your original programming....

[ike11ike]

I think this game will look a lot like my first and only marriage. A fast start with some major pounding and spirit only to be replaced by my backups (plural) to resume the pounding, only in lesser style and praying it ends soon without too much bloodshed.

Cats 49
Them 10

Upside down pineapple?

Apparently just on her side....hahaha....sorry guys - back to your original programming....

Filed under things you didn't expect to see on the board today

[wbtfg]

I think this game will look a lot like my first and only marriage. A fast start with some major pounding and spirit only to be replaced by my backups (plural) to resume the pounding, only in lesser style and praying it ends soon without too much bloodshed.

Cats 49
Them 10

Fraida Felcher from Cranston?

[smith427]

Anyone know if there's a UT Martin fan forum like BN?

[SparkCat]

I think this game will look a lot like my first and only marriage. A fast start with some major pounding and spirit only to be replaced by my backups (plural) to resume the pounding, only in lesser style and praying it ends soon without too much bloodshed.

Cats 49
Them 10

Upside down pineapple?

Apparently just on her side....hahaha....sorry guys - back to your original programming....

Filed under things you didn't expect to see on the board today

Well hopefully we can also take UTM to pound town.

[RootinfortheCats]

The build up to this game reminds me of the build up to the 2022 William and Mary game. Dominant first round win. Supposedly stout D against the run. Haven’t seen an O Line like the Cats. Thousands of feet higher in elevation than they are used to and a big, loud Bobcat home crowd.

Weather won’t be the factor it was for Bill and Mary, but I predict a similar result:

Cats: 55
Blind Buzzards: 7