It's about talent and we need more.

[RU-05]

Maybe not "far" but odds are we wouldn't be happy with the outcome if we played today.

It's by no means a gimmie, but I'd expect a W.

 

[Purple-Ed]

I'm guessing their tight win over Iowa vs our 7 point loss to Iowa weighs heavily into that disparity.

Does that make for a far superior team? Not imo.

Should be noted that North Dakota went to OT in both of their first 2 games. Vs Charleston Southern(who play in the same conference as Monmouth) in week 1, and East Washingto in week 2. Now both those teams look to be solid FCS teams, but they are still FCS squads.

All true, but remember this, the starting QB went 8-0 for NDST winning the championship after Carson Wentz was lost to a season
ending injury. I know a lot of people don't like the Sagarin ratings (doesn't fit their narrative) but check out where NDST finished in
the final 2014 and 2015 standings.

 

[RU-05]

All true, but remember this, the starting QB went 8-0 for NDST winning the championship after Carson Wentz was lost to a season
ending injury. I know a lot of people don't like the Sagarin ratings (doesn't fit their narrative) but check out where NDST finished in
the final 2014 and 2015 standings.

NDST lost to Montana, and South Dakota last year.

I get it, they are the best FCS program in the country, and they do a great job in preparing for and playing in big games whether that be in their games vs FBS teams or in the FCS playoffs, but they are still an FCS team.

Which is not to say that I think WE are a far superior team, but I'd say if we played NDST on a consistent basis, we would win the majority of the time.