yeah tough loss

Well, that sucks for Davis.

Reported loss of Bell sucks as depth is often the difference between living and dying in the playoffs. IF it is the case (still listed on the roster today), next man up. A "source close to the program" is probably accurate... Bummer.

ESPN isn't really looking at premier match-ups with that line-up. Best game on there is likely MSU @ Idaho. How does Idaho get two games? Why does Idaho State even get one? The Brawl probably gets an ABC or ESPN slot, but the ESPN2 games are real yawners if you're not a Big Sky aficionado.

Akem does a good job.

Here’s a hint. ESPN isn’t really looking at the visiting teams aside from preferring competitive games. They do not have a contractual relationship with the new PAC 12, MWC, or the Big Ten, so there are open windows when the ACC and Big 12 can’t fill two slots on or after 7 pacific. Which is often. They are evaluating these Big Sky programs and the conference relative to viewership of the MWC and P12 in prior years.

Idaho State = Hawk?

They've got most of the better teams.represented I.e. teams that have appeared in various top 25 pre-season lists
I've seen more mention of Idaho State as a ranked team this year than Idaho. Southern Utah might deserve having a game.

I can see Papa Hawk as a draw, but the kid hasn't done anything yet. Except beat the Ags on a blocked punt. That's not enough for ESPN2
Interesting. Also what I just realized is that some of the ESPN dates listed are Friday night games. I don't support college football on Friday nights, leave that for the kiddos.

All's quiet on the Western Front...
Nothing out of Portland to discuss yet. Not even a kickoff time.
Aggies probably heading into finals soon.
SMU is pre-season #19 in one poll I found.
Montana is continually overrated in every poll.
Too early for early commits, if that is even a thing at FCS.
Tahoe jerseys vs. UNC on 10/24 and Nevada still sucks. THAT'S OUR LAKE!
Temperatures creeping up.
Waves are flat in my area.
No more Tom Steyer commercials to endure. Not meant to be offend anyone, just sick of those commercials.
Anything you guys care to discuss?

Very quiet. Curious how recruiting is going and the health of the boys. Who's the biggest improver in the BigSKy this year? I'm betting cal poly

Monday will be a receiver clinic for local HS players. My Folsom HS grandson will be attending, as well as some of his team mates. That program (Folsom) always has tough teams. They are serious about their football and are a good feeder school for the Ags.

What's the basis for Cal Poly? Just curious. Tons of transfers, new coach with a defensive pedigree, they could creep into that 4-4/5-3 range in Conference.

Idaho is intriguing to me. They have everything going for them but I don't think the "new" staff is a draw. If they don't improve, they should cut bait. That is too good a job to be languishing in the bottom third of the Big Sky.

I project Idaho State finishing at or below last year's 6-6 overall/5-3 in conference mark.

So, getting back to the "Who's the biggest improver in the Big Sky this year" question: I'll take Southern Utah. They weren't even in the conference last year so I guess that doesn't count. I'll take the low-hanging fruit: Portland State. I'll say they make a 2+ win improvement off of the 1-7 in '25, even with their nasty uniforms.

Celebrating John Madden and the new football building in SLO. Focusing on ISU as a televised road team is missing the point.

UND Fighting Hawks hit with penalty for tampering: https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/6/5/media-center-tampering-violations-occurred-in-north-dakota-football-program.aspx

I feel like there are way worse violations/violators out there, but here we are.

If we had a dollar for the tampering that is occurring, we would be rolling in the dough. I am still not used to the Fighting "Hawks"...

The Mrs. and Sons Madden Center is definitely an upgrade for Cal Poly. They may have been using the worst facilities in all of Division 1 football for many years, and I am happy for them. I really like their HC and if anyone is going to get them back on track, it will be Skip.

I don't recall how I focused on ISU as a road team somewhere, but yeah, I don't think they belong on national TV but I don't make that call. Beauty of it is, I don't have to watch them if I don't want to.

Have a good weekend fellas!

Chose Davis over multiple FBS schools - a few MW schools and 2 MAC schools. Impressive get especially from Folsom.

Indeed. Really good foundation + Mike Cody he'll be in good hands

Good get, welcome Malachi!

2027 commit.

The theme for the Stetson game is "New Stadium Orientation." Will this be about renovations to the current stadium?

I hope so --- I would love a soul tour.

its new STUDENT orientation!

Wishful thinking on my part!