1. The Bengals, out of the Big Sky Conference of the FCS, are 4-2 on the season.
They are coming off an overtime loss to (FCS #10) UC Davis. Their other loss was to California, 45-23. ISU has wins over Western State, North Dakota, Northern Arizona, and Idaho.
2. Idaho State has one of the most explosive offenses in the FCS ranks.
They rank #5 in total offense, averaging 429 yards per game, and #6 in scoring offense, averaging 41.3 points per game.
3. Quarterback Tanner Gueller had 492 passing yards and 8 touchdowns in the win against Idaho.
In 6 games this season, Gueller has passed for 1,675 yards and 14 touchdowns compared to 5 interceptions.
4. Gueller’s favorite target is his older brother Mitch.
After being drafted in the first round of the MLB draft by the Phillies, Mitch Gueller spent 5 seasons in their minor league organization. The 24-year old leads ISU with 760 receiving yards.
5. The Flames will be facing James Madison.
Idaho State’s leading rusher has the same name as that school just up the road. Madison is rushing for over 100 yards per game and has 10 touchdowns.