SDSU: they staggered into second place against FBS hopeful Sac State
UND: third with a bullet. The conference is on notice
ISU-R: they were giving them 36.5 vs #18 OK. The Red Birds look crisp and sharp in a 35-3 loss
USD: from what I saw they don’t have much. Might get better
Youngstown State: never count this “State” out.
SIU Salukis: showed some juice against an unknown 49-3.
UNI: slipped past Butler
Sycamores: might be competitive, but lower half of league
Murray State: should be comfortable in the cellar
Other notes
Montana State: washout? Did not look good. Hopefully we didn’t see a glimpse of the NDSU Oregon game. Next week against the Jacks will be a tell about both those teams
Tarleton State: another FBS hopeful, FCS state, but this one looks serious.
My only comment is that USD's drove down the field with ease twice (one TD, one deflected pass/int) against a respectable Iowa State. Overlooking them could prove hazardous.