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The crowd here is, unsurprisingly and convincingly, pro-bobcat. It appears there may be some "weather" with a 60% chance of rain throughout gametime and high temps in the upper-50's. I don't think it is significant but may help the Bobcat's slippery kid at QB be even a little more slick. Field conditions haven't always been the best at the stadium there so I'll be curious how the turf holds up if it is wet.
I still haven't heard anything definitive that WR Christian Watson is playing for NDSU as he's been nursing a hamstring for the entire playoff run. Bobcat fans may remember that kid when he thrashed them in the 2019 playoffs (5 touches, 174 yards, 2 TD). He just got an invite to the Senior bowl and is got a good chance of being drafted... that said he's the borderline type of prospect that could really hurt his pro chances if he were to get injured and not be able to participate in the pre-draft process.
I assume Ifanse is playing but I haven't gone looking to confirm. I hope he is, kid is a very good back.
The texts I got last night would indicate another Bison-heavy crowd, but I know that travelling this week has been an absolute nightmare. There are quite a few folks whose travel plans got altered/cancelled. Hopefully that doesn't translate into any empty seats in the stadium.
I'll have 20-30 folks at my house for the game. Food will plentiful and getting drinks cold will not be difficult with the -25* temps. I voted for an NDSU victory and I have no reason to change my mind on that stance.