Weber State football: Wildcats to face Sacramento State’s unique, powerful offense
Sac State and Weber State are playing each other at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Sacramento State has won eight straight games and is unbeaten in the Big Sky. Weber won the last game between the two teams three years ago, 36-17. The Hornets have the third-best rushing attack in college football, with Cameron Skattebo, who runs for 123 yards per game. Jake Dunniway is the Hornets' quarterback. He's throwing for 186 yards and throwing 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Montana won 16 straight conference games from 2006-07.
Josh Davis, Jacob Sharp and Abraham Williams are expected to play this week against Sacramento State. Damon Bankston will be a game-time decision. Jordan Lutui will miss the game.
Weber State's offense averages 35.8 points and 417.4 yards per game. Sacramento State’s offense is 44 points per games and 498.1 yards. Weber State defense allows 16.25 points, 284.2 yards a game, which is 7th in the nation.
Jeff Sagarin's system ranks Weber State No. 83 out of 261 Division I teams. Sacramento State is No 75 overall. Weber is technically favored by 0.29 points. Bill Connelly's SP+ formula marks this week's game as a No 1 vs. No 2 showdown. DRatings also has a pick ’em, favoring Weber by a score of 28.9 to 28,8 with a 50.5% win probability.
The game is at 1 p.m. at Stewart Stadium. The forecast in Ogden calls for a high of 44 degrees with a 90% chance of rain. It will be about 42 degrees at kickoff.
The first 3,500 fans will receive a free “Go W’ T-shirt.
The game will not air on television. It will be broadcast on ESPN+ subscription service. Steve Klauke and Jerry Graybeal will have the radio call locally on 103.1 FM and streaming online at www.1031thewave.com.
Weber State leads the all-time series 16-8. The Wildcats have a five-game win streak. Sac State's last win in the series came in 2014.
No. 15 Idaho hosts struggling Eastern Washington. No. 16 Montana hosts Cal Poly. Montana State travels to Northern Arizona. UC Davis is looking to win its fourth straight game and make the playoffs.
