Gooo Beavs.

I’m sticking with Beavs 45, Montana State 17. Nolan 3TDs; run game 3TDs.

Post your predictions below.

Fans (and players) likely take a deep breath this weekend after getting through the toughest part of the non-conference schedule, but Montana State has outscored their opponents 103-30, so the Beavs can’t sleep on these guys. I haven’t watched a snap of Montana St football in my life, so I’m in no position to talk about them outside their impressive scoring differential. That kind of dominance says, to me, that they can beat most Pac-12 schools in any given small sample of 1 game, even though their recruiting disadvantage says they shouldn’t. Put the Beavs on upset alert if they think this is a cakewalk where they just show up. I’m guessing Smith with his Montana ties and all will be telling them not to sleep on these guys.

Beavs 45, Montana State 17

I thought this was a win in the pre-season, and I’m going to stick with that after a lot of thought about this game. I’m definitely more concerned after seeing the Beavs are mentally immature and still can’t compete for a full 60 minutes. But on the flipside, Smith didn’t make any stupid 4th down calls, and he had the opportunity to do so.

I think the Beavs depth, especially at RB where we can bring in legit 5 backs and wear down Fresno, is the ultimate difference. Nolan is better, as expected, so we should use the pass but maybe more to set up the run. If we don’t run at least equally and instead get pass happy, I think we lose. I’m going to assume the coaches are smart enough to know that, which is a pretty big assumption given Lindgren’s track record, but it is a new year, so I’ll give him the benefit until proven otherwise.

Final prediction: Beavs 31-24

I’m not sure yet, but I’m leaning towards changing and taking Fresno St in this one. Reason being is the Beavs still showed the same problem of thinking they are better than they are and taking half the game off. That won’t work on the road vs Fresno.

Early prediction: Fresno 31, Beavs 20

Subject to change game day.

Go Beavs

31-24 good guys.