If NDSU does have that many bodies on each line of scrimmage, it will give the Bison a huge advantage over most FCS competition (and especially against what is projected to be a middle-of-the-pack or lower Colonial Athletic Association team like Albany).īison coach Entz says Mostaert twins have 'huge upsides' from their defensive tackle spots

for FCS teams, which often struggle with depth. Here are four more: NDSU's depth on the lines of scrimmageīison coaches have raved all fall about how comfortable they are going 8-10 players deep on both the offensive and defensive lines.

If the Bison can use their stable of running backs to establish a ground game, Patterson might not get more than a few carries. Patterson brings the quarterback-run game back to the NDSU offense, but how much he will run against Albany (other than scrambles) is unknown. It's likely they'll try to get him some easy passes early to gain rhythm and confidence and then try deep shots to Christian Watson or Phoenix Sproles later. So watch to see how offensive coaches Tyler Roehl and Randy Hedberg use Patterson against the Great Danes. Will the gargantuan 6-foot-3, 245-pound body and other-wordly athletic ability translate into being a quarterback who, while not on the same level as Trey Lance or Carson Wentz, might be be in the same ballpark as a young Easton Stick before Stick became polished? Could Patterson be a freshman or sophomore Stick, with the ability to lead and read defenses while being a better runner than passer? 1 player they watch for the subsequent 10 games. 1 player fans and media watch against the Great Danes. How would the NDSU faithful handle an 8-3 or 7-4 fall season, after believing the spring was a not-to-be-believed aberration?Īs the Bison seek their ninth FCS title, Patterson will be the No. If Patterson is below-average to bad, the Bison might have a rough season - at least by their standards. If Patterson is good to mediocre, the Bison might be good enough to mask his deficiencies and still make a deep playoff run. Virginia Tech transfer said he understood fully how backup Cam Miller must have felt. If Patterson is really good to great, the Bison have a really good to great chance to back in Frisco, Texas, for the Football Championship Subdivision title game in January.įor the first time, Quincy Patterson was on the positive end of a QB depth chart conversation After less-than-elite quarterback play in a truncated spring season, Virginia Tech transfer Quincy Patterson II takes the Bison's reins and his play might largely determine how NDSU's championship aspirations play out.

That's who everybody will be watching in North Dakota State's season-opening football game against Albany at the Fargodome. Please contact media relations director Brian Berger ( (916) 278-4313) to make additions to the roster.FARGO - QP2. However, due to incomplete records, there are several missing seasons. The Sacramento State all-time football roster dates back to the first season of football for the Hornets in 1954.

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