Second Chance Points. Not this year though. McCaffery should get the start as he played the majority of the Bears' loss in Idaho. The Northern Colorado Bears and the Portland State Vikings meet Saturday in college basketball action from Stott Center.
The Bears have a shot at winning, and because they are at home, they may have a slight edge. Sac State comes into this game undefeated, opening Big Sky conference play last week beating Cal Poly 49-21. The Spartans visit the Bobcats for a Mountain West vs. Big Sky battle on the hardwood. Keyshawn Davis, Managing Editor (7-0): Portland State started the season on a three game losing streak and now has won four out of their last six games. "You have to adjust to the way they are officiating, we didn't do a great job adjusting, but that being said we have to do less holding. Flip those turnovers into points and the Vikings put the Hornets on upset alert. Gonzaga vs. Montana prediction and game preview for when the Bulldogs go up against the Grizzlies in the McCarthey Athletic Center. Predictions: Jack Freeman, Football beat writer (4-0): It feels like the Sac State offense got the final infinity stone, finding their big play ability. It wouldn't be surprising to see a high total here; ultimately I still like the Vikings a little better cover/win-wise, though. The University of Northern Colorado (2-5, 1-3 Big Sky) is hosting UC Davis (2-4, 1-2 Big Sky) on Saturday, and it is expected to be a tough matchup for both teams. The Vikings went 2-2 in their next four with wins over Cal Baptist and Idaho. The Rainbow Warriors look to improve to 2-1 on the young season as they host the Aggies from the Big Sky.
Gilliam is living up to expectations and putting up numbers that are impressive in the conference and on a national level. That yardage mark is 582 yards more than the entire Portland State roster. In that one the Bears lost by eight points. Jordan Latimore, Sports Editor (5-4): Portland State is definitely better than their record and has a ton of talent, but Sac State is on a roll and will further prove why they are the best team in the country in what should be a dominant win in Hillsboro Stadium on Friday. That starts with both senior quarterbacks Asher O'Hara and Jake Dunniway. "Starting fast is really important, " Taylor said. Keyshawn Davis, Managing Editor (2-0): Sac State is going to steamroll Northern Colorado. If he could pop off, it really could propel the Bears to a win. The Hornets have won every game by at least 16 points and are locked in at just about every facet. It comes over time, but the connection is always going to be there with those two. "It starts with the offensive line, " Fulcher said. The Hornets have played three close, very physical games and losing a day of rest hurts.
Stay disciplined, pound the rock and keep the ball moving. While championship aspirations hang over the head of the Hornets, they stay focused on the week ahead of them. This week's top threads slant strongly toward the SEC. In order to stop the Portland State attack, you have to stop Chachere. "They are explosive on offense; they've had big plays.
If he can pull that off, the Bears have a shot at this game. UC Davis also has senior running back Ulonzo Gilliam. It's classical, methodical football; there is not much to it. Sac State's offense starts with the running game. Chachere's favorite target this season has been Portland State senior wide receiver Beau Kelly, who has a team-leading 565 yards. "Big boys up front doing their job, receivers doing their job; you really need everyone to start running. You have to make plays to do it, " McCaffrey said. Based on how players say they're feeling and what the team has done, it's possible for UNC to earn a slim victory over the visitors. It's about staying focused, not missing tackles, not giving up penalty yardage.
"It's really a team thing; everyone around me is playing well and so I feel like I'm just playing up to the team's level. The short week should test both teams but it looks to weigh heavier on Sac State. They'll have to step up their game to stop the Hornets fearsome rushing attack. Get the lead in this game early and don't let it go. Junior running back Marcus Fulcher and sophomore running back Cameron Skattebo continue to be the main focus of the offense. Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, Logan. When it comes to scoring, the Vikings lean on senior wide receiver Mataio Talalemotu. 14 in the FCS for all-purpose yards per game (129. Some have been out with injuries, while others played limited minutes last week and would like to stay on the field longer. Anderson-Taylor will have to play the game of his life to contain Fulcher and Skattebo. Look for him to have a big game against the Vikings. College Basketball Insider Jeff Goodman takes a closer look at the chain of command in the Big Sky Conference, ranking the jobs from best to worst based on polling from league coaches. Getting turnovers is the only shot the Vikings have to pull off an upset.
Families can also get free admission for their children as part of a kids day promotion. The Bears' offense can't win a shootout, they won't keep up with Sac State's scoring. That being said, their two-game winning streak will end against Sacramento on Friday. Sac State won't be getting a reprieve from the cold. PREVIEW: Sac State Football seeks second 5-0 start in program history.
They'll need to step it up to stop a Sac State offense averaging around 45 points a game. I want to prove myself. One of the more spectacular things about this Sac State offense is their ability to move the ball consistently. After last week's 33-30 win over Weber State, the Hornets moved to #2 in both polls, jumping Montana State in the AFCA coaches poll. It's forecast to be around 35 degrees Fahrenheit at kickoff time and will only get colder as the game continues.