ETSU (11-1) vs NDST (11-1) Game Thread Dec 12TH 12PM EST ESPN 2

[Milehigh_Vol]

Move if not allowed, I just thought it would be good to talk about this game seeing as many Vols live in the ETSU area and some like myself have degrees from both UT and ETSU. I enjoyed my time at both schools. Also I would love to support them seeing how they beat Vandy.. lol


A Pair of streaking teams meet at on Saturday, December 11, 2021 when the North Dakota State Bison (11-1) put their three-game win streak on the line against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (11-1), who have won five games in a row.
Game Information

• Game Day: Saturday, December 11, 2021
• Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN 2
• Stadium: FARGODOME

North Dakota State Stats and Trends

• The Bison have put an average of 35.3 points per game on the board this season, 13.7 more than the 21.6 the Buccaneers have surrendered.
• The Bison are accumulating 431.9 yards per game, 51.8 more than the Buccaneers are allowing (380.1).
• The Buccaneers defense has given up an average of 116.8 yards per game to opposing running games this season. That is 155.0 fewer yards than the Bison have gained running the football (271.8).
• The Buccaneers have forced four more turnovers this season (13) than the Bison have committed (9).

East Tennessee State Stats and Trends

• The Buccaneers, on average, score 22.1 more points (34.2) than the Bison allow (12.1).
• The Buccaneers offense has averaged 428.8 yards per game this season, 166.5 more yards than the 262.3 the Bison defense has allowed.
• The Bison are conceding 85.7 yards per game on the ground, compared to the 235.1 rushing yards the Buccaneers are accumulating.
• This season the Bison have forced 17 turnovers, compared to the five times the Buccaneers have turned the ball over.

North Dakota State Players to Watch

• Cam Miller has thrown for 942 yards (104.7 ypg) to lead North Dakota State, completing 73.9% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He's also figured in the ground game with 149 rushing yards (16.6 ypg) on 35 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• TaMerik Williams' team-high 496 rushing yards (49.6 per game) have come on 75 carries, with eight touchdowns this year.
• This season Kobe Johnson has rushed for 437 yards (39.7 per game) on 77 carries with two touchdowns.
• Christian Watson's 739 receiving yards (67.2 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He's collected 39 receptions and seven touchdowns. (GAMETIME DECISION)
• Phoenix Sproles has hauled in 17 passes for 261 yards (29.0 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Noah Gindorff has hauled in 14 receptions for 158 yards (19.8 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.

East Tennessee State Players to Watch

• Tyler Riddell has thrown for 1,864 yards (186.4 ypg) to lead East Tennessee State, completing 63.6% of his passes and collecting 15 touchdown passes and three interceptions this season.
• Quay Holmes' team-high 1,299 rushing yards (129.9 per game) have come on 214 carries, with 14 touchdowns this year. He's also tacked on 18 catches for 154 yards (15.4 per game) and one touchdown.
• This season Jacob Saylors has rushed for 874 yards (87.4 per game) on 117 carries with nine touchdowns.
• Will Huzzie's 687 receiving yards (68.7 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He's collected 50 receptions and four touchdowns.
• Malik Murray has grabbed 29 passes for 319 yards (31.9 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
• Nate Adkins' 22 grabs this season have resulted in 219 yards (24.3 ypg).

From ESPN with a few edits.

 

[Rickyvol77]

Move if not allowed, I just thought it would be good to talk about this game seeing as many Vols live in the ETSU area and some like myself have degrees from both UT and ETSU. I enjoyed my time at both schools. Also I would love to support them seeing how they beat Vandy.. lol


A Pair of streaking teams meet at on Saturday, December 11, 2021 when the North Dakota State Bison (11-1) put their three-game win streak on the line against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (11-1), who have won five games in a row.
Game Information

• Game Day: Saturday, December 11, 2021
• Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN 2
• Stadium: FARGODOME

North Dakota State Stats and Trends

• The Bison have put an average of 35.3 points per game on the board this season, 13.7 more than the 21.6 the Buccaneers have surrendered.
• The Bison are accumulating 431.9 yards per game, 51.8 more than the Buccaneers are allowing (380.1).
• The Buccaneers defense has given up an average of 116.8 yards per game to opposing running games this season. That is 155.0 fewer yards than the Bison have gained running the football (271.8).
• The Buccaneers have forced four more turnovers this season (13) than the Bison have committed (9).

East Tennessee State Stats and Trends

• The Buccaneers, on average, score 22.1 more points (34.2) than the Bison allow (12.1).
• The Buccaneers offense has averaged 428.8 yards per game this season, 166.5 more yards than the 262.3 the Bison defense has allowed.
• The Bison are conceding 85.7 yards per game on the ground, compared to the 235.1 rushing yards the Buccaneers are accumulating.
• This season the Bison have forced 17 turnovers, compared to the five times the Buccaneers have turned the ball over.

North Dakota State Players to Watch

• Cam Miller has thrown for 942 yards (104.7 ypg) to lead North Dakota State, completing 73.9% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He's also figured in the ground game with 149 rushing yards (16.6 ypg) on 35 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• TaMerik Williams' team-high 496 rushing yards (49.6 per game) have come on 75 carries, with eight touchdowns this year.
• This season Kobe Johnson has rushed for 437 yards (39.7 per game) on 77 carries with two touchdowns.
• Christian Watson's 739 receiving yards (67.2 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He's collected 39 receptions and seven touchdowns. (GAMETIME DECISION)
• Phoenix Sproles has hauled in 17 passes for 261 yards (29.0 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Noah Gindorff has hauled in 14 receptions for 158 yards (19.8 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.

East Tennessee State Players to Watch

• Tyler Riddell has thrown for 1,864 yards (186.4 ypg) to lead East Tennessee State, completing 63.6% of his passes and collecting 15 touchdown passes and three interceptions this season.
• Quay Holmes' team-high 1,299 rushing yards (129.9 per game) have come on 214 carries, with 14 touchdowns this year. He's also tacked on 18 catches for 154 yards (15.4 per game) and one touchdown.
• This season Jacob Saylors has rushed for 874 yards (87.4 per game) on 117 carries with nine touchdowns.
• Will Huzzie's 687 receiving yards (68.7 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He's collected 50 receptions and four touchdowns.
• Malik Murray has grabbed 29 passes for 319 yards (31.9 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
• Nate Adkins' 22 grabs this season have resulted in 219 yards (24.3 ypg).

From ESPN with a few edits.

I am happy ETSU had such a great year but I’m afraid this game will be ugly

 

[Milehigh_Vol]

I am happy ETSU had such a great year but I’m afraid this game will be ugly

Could be, but if ETSU can keep control of the ball and limit the other teams possession they have a legit chance. NDST should be a CBS school but they stay in FCS, but I think they have a pathway to victory though.

 

[Volsfaninva917]

Could be, but if ETSU can keep control of the ball and limit the other teams possession they have a legit chance. NDST should be a CBS school but they stay in FCS, but I think they have a pathway to victory though.

NDSU hasn't made the jump for a few reasons
1. Is the Mountain West better than what they're playing in now? No
2. Their fan base is alienated up there, it's a small regional program.
3. Start losing then lose your support.

All that being said this one will be over by halftime

 

[Milehigh_Vol]

NDSU hasn't made the jump for a few reasons
1. Is the Mountain West better than what they're playing in now? No
2. Their fan base is alienated up there, it's a small regional program.
3. Start losing then lose your support.

All that being said this one will be over by halftime

Oh I understand why they don't move.

 

[Volfan1000]

Go Buccaneers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!