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Big Sky Now: Who's ready for a major upset?

BIG SKY NOW PODCAST | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 4 months AGO
by BIG SKY NOW PODCAST
Big Sky Now brings the best sports reporters from the inland Northwest to the table to discuss Big Sky Conference football and basketball. | September 13, 2024 9:00 AM

John, Fritz and Mark join Josh Amick as they break down the upcoming Big Sky Conference matchups. Idaho State takes on North Dakota in a challenging face-off, and the panel debates whether Idaho State can rise to the occasion.

Plus, will Sacramento State or Northern Colorado claim their first win of the season? The crew dives into key player stats and gives their game predictions for the week. Tune in for expert insights and lively banter on this week’s exciting games.

This week's matchups: 

Idaho State at North Dakota 

Morehead State at Montana 

Albany at Idaho 

Eastern Washington at Southeastern 

Weber State at Lamar 

UC Davis at Southern Utah 

Western Oregon at Cal Poly 

Northern Arizona at Utah Tech

Nicholls at Sacramento State 

South Dakota at Portland State 

Abilene Christian at Northern Colorado  

Pick 'Em Standings: 

Mark 21-3 

Fritz 21-3 

Jon 21-3 

Ian 21-3 

Josh 19-5


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