Picks for 11/3

Texas State at Utah State

I am not expecting much of a contest in Logan on Saturday afternoon.  The Bobcats are in their first season at the FBS level.  They are no higher than 80th in nearly every NCAA stat, except for rushing yards.  Anything can happen, this could be a trap game for USU, but with a bye before the big game against Louisiana Tech, it doesn't feel like it. 

45-10 USU

Washington State at Utah

The Air Raid offense has improved a little bit since the last time the Cougars came to the Beehive State at the beginning of the season, but Mike Leach's project should be looked as as a 3 to 4 year work in progress.  The Utes should still have plenty to motivate them for this game, they can still finish bowl-eligible.  The Cougars are looking to play spoiler.  WSU should make the game interesting, early, but the Utes should pull away late.

28-13 Utah

Montana at Weber State

It's not often that these two teams meet so late in the season with only 5 combined wins between them.  The Grizzlies are limping into Steward Stadium this Saturday.  But the Wildcats are worse off by far.  The real question in this game is who will be the most motivated when there is so little to play for.  Last week the Grizzlies really took it to punchless Idaho State, and that probably did little for their morale.  Montana is definitely not used to being in this situation, and that could play to WSU's advantage.  Games like this can actually be fun to watch.

33-31 WSU

Southern Utah at North Dakota

The Thunderbirds pulled off the big upset last week in their home finale.  Now it may be time for the big letdown.  The Fighting Sioux are also dealing with a frustrating and disappointing season and may be looking to take advantage and take their frustrations out on the visitors.  The T-birds have a habit of letting the other team build a lead early and have had to come back late.  That habit will not serve them well this week.

31-28 North Dakota