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Game 11
#4 EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES (8-2, 6-1) at PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS (4-6, 3-4)
Friday, November 16, 7:05 p.m. • Hillsboro Stadium (7,200), Hillsboro, OR
TELEVISION: None
RADIO: 103.7 FM The Legend, www.1037thelegend.com • Pregame Show: 6 p.m. • Play-by-play: Matt Richert • Analyst: Mike Lund
INTERNET: Live video stream: Pluto TV (Channel 232), www.pluto.tv, WatchBigSky.com • Live stats: www.ViksLive.com
Complete notes and stats in pdf

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THE SERIES RECORD: VIKINGS vs. EAGLES
All-Time Series: PSU leads 20-19-1 • Series is tied 10-10 in Portland • PSU leads 10-8-1 in Cheney • EWU leads 1-0 in Seattle
Big Sky Series: EWU leads 13-9 • Eastern Washington leads 7-4 in Portland • The series is tied 5-5 in Cheney • Eastern Washington leads 1-0 in Seattle
 
VIKING TAKE ON SPOILER ROLE IN SEASON FINALE
The chance for a winning record has been wiped away over the past two weeks in a pair of close losses to quality teams, so the Portland State Vikings now assume the role of spoiler as they head into the season finale against 4th-ranked Eastern Washington.
     
The Vikings (4-6, 3-4) still have a chance to go .500 in Big Sky play and pick up a fifth overall victory on Friday night when they host the Eagles. That would be quite a step forward for a program coming off a winless 2017 season. Already the Vikings are four games improved from last season.
     
Meanwhile, Eastern Washington (8-2, 6-1) is all but assured a post-season berth in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, but still has a lot for which to play. The Eagles are in a three-way tie for first place in the Big Sky going into game 11. Another win would give them a share of another Big Sky Conference title at worst. It may also give them an outright championship, and certainly a first-round bye and likely home game in the playoffs. A loss could potentially eliminate all those possibilities.
     
The Eagles come off a big 59-20 win over formerly fourth-ranked UC Davis last Saturday. They have won three straight and are 3-2 on the road this season.
     
Eastern Washington has had success against the Vikings the past two years, and have won in their last four trips to the Rose City. PSU's most recent win in the series came in 2015, when the Vikings were on their way to the FCS playoffs.
     
Friday's game is not televised but is available on a live video stream on Pluto TV Channel 232 (www.pluto.tv) and WatchBigSky.com. The radio broadcast is available on 103.7 FM The Legend and www.1037thelegend.com. The pregame show begins at 6 p.m. Live stats can be found at www.ViksLive.com.
 
STORYLINES
• This marks the seventh straight year that Portland State and Eastern Washington will meet in the regular season finale.
• Quarterback Gage Gubrud has thrown for over 8,500 yards and 74 touchdowns the previous two seasons. The All-American signal-caller was injured midway through the 2018 season and is out for the year.
• The Eagles have 10 All-Big Sky Conference players returning this season.
• Eastern Washington is the closest - in proximity - Big Sky Conference opponent, and the Eagles also maintain the longest continuous series with the Vikings. This year the teams will meet for the 29th consecutive season.
• Eastern Washington won the national championship in 2010, reached the semifinals in 2012, 2013 and 2016 and got to the quarterfinals in 2014.
• Portland State's all-time best passing game (Drew Hubel, 623 yards, 2008, 47-36 win) and rushing game (Ryan Fuqua, 393 yards, 2001, 37-22 win) and longest pass play (Jimmy Blanchard to Terry Charles, 99 yards, 1998, 48-39 win) have come against Eastern Washington.
 
LAST MEETING, Nov. 18, 2017: ^#18 Eastern Washington 59, Portland State 33
Portland State held its own with the 18th-ranked Eagles in the first half, but were blitzed 28-0 in the third quarter as Eastern Washington eased to the win.
     
The Vikings had an impressive 502 yards of total offense, but the Eagles rolled up 728 yards. Quarterback Gage Gubrud completed 17-32 passes for 445 yards and four touchdowns and also rushed for 67 yards and a score. He was complemented by running back Antoine Custer's 177 rushing yards and three TDs.
     
PSU quarterback Davis Alexander had 386 yards passing and three touchdowns and rushed for 70 yards. Charlie Taumoeapeau caught nine passes for 145 yards and a TD.
 
SCOUTING EASTERN WASHINGTON
Eastern Washington comes into the regular season finale with a lot to play for and the talent to succeed. The Eagles lead the Big Sky Conference in scoring offense (42.3) and scoring defense (21.0). They also lead in total offense (546.1) and rank second in total defense (376.6).
     
All-American quarterback Gage Gubrud went down with injury at mid-season, but the Eagles haven't skipped a beat behind Eric Barriere, who has started the past five games. Barriere has thrown for 1,287 yards and eight touchdowns. He has also rushed for 354 yards and five scores.
     
Running back Sam McPherson is the team leader in rushing with 124 carries for 875 yards and nine touchdowns. The Eagles average over 260 rushing yards per game.
     
Nsimba Webster is the top pass catcher with 55 receptions for 925 yards and five touchdowns. The Eagles throw for over 280 yards per game.
     
This season, the Eagles have a defense to match their always-powerful offense. In addition to leading the league in the most important defensive category (points allowed), they have forced 18 turnovers, made 26 sacks and scored four defensive touchdowns. Linebacker Ketner Kupp, brother of former Eagle All-American wide receiver Kooper Kupp, leads the team with 66 tackles and five tackles for loss.
     
Kicker Roldan Alconbendas has been a sure-thing as well. He has made 13-13 field goals this season and leads the Big Sky in scoring. Alcobendas is also the Big Sky leader in punting at 45.9 yards per boot.
 
VIKINGS VS. NATIONALLY-RANKED PROGRAMS
Portland State plays its third nationally-ranked opponent of the season in Eastern Washington. The Vikings have lost to ranked opponents Oregon (#23 FBS), and beaten #14 Montana. Portland State is 20-45 all-time (13-20 home, 7-25 road) against nationally-ranked FCS programs since moving to Division I in 1996.
 
ANOTHER DAM CUP BATTLE
Portland State will try to reclaim the Dam Cup Trophy this week against Eastern Washington. The Vikings have lost the Dam Cup each of the last two seasons, and the trophy has been evenly split in its eight years of existence, with each school claiming it four times. Previously an all-sports trophy, the Dam Cup is now in its fourth year as a football-only competition.
 
More About the Dam Cup . . .
      The Eastern Washington Eagles and Portland State Vikings began a five-sport rivalry cup called The Dam Cup in 2010-11. The Dam Cup celebrates the friendly rivalry between the states of Oregon and Washington within the Big Sky Conference.
      The so-named rivalry refers to the four dams linking Oregon and Washington that one passes on the 339-mile drive from the Portland State campus to the Eastern Washington campus. Located along the Columbia River, they are Bonneville Dam, The Dalles Dam, The John Day Dam and the McNary Dam.
      The purpose of the Dam Cup is to enhance the rivalry between Portland State and Eastern Washington and provide a sense of pride between alumni in the Portland and Spokane areas. Other goals include increasing attendance at events between both schools and building school spirit among each institutions' student body.
      The winner of the Dam Cup will possess The Dam Trophy acknowledging the achievement for the following year.
 
Dam Cup Champions
2010-11          PSU             
2011-12          PSU 
2012-13          EWU
2013-14          PSU
2014-15          EWU
2015-16          PSU
2016-17          EWU
2017-18          EWU
 
PORTLAND STATE SENIORS
Portland State has 11 seniors playing in their final home game this week against Eastern Washington. They will be honored prior to the game.
 
Garrett Stauffer is also listed as a senior on the Viking roster. Due to having two injury seasons, he will appeal the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility and is likely to get it.
 
The Vikings would also like to acknowledge the late AJ Schlatter, who passed away following the 2015 season and would have been a senior this year.
 
9, Houston Barnes, LB, 6-0, 200, SR, RS, Lanett, AL (Valley/Feather River JC)
Barnes has played only one season for the Vikings after transferring to Portland State, but he has made a big impact. Barnes was elected a team captain before the season. He has started four games, played in eight and made 52 tackles. Barnes also made a key blocked punt in the win at Montana.
 
15, Braxton Winterton, S, 6-3, 220, SR, 1V, Lindon, UT (Pleasant Grove/Snow College)
Winterton has played two seasons at Portland State, competing in 15 games and starting eight in the defensive backfield. He made 59 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery as a junior.
 
24, Artuz Manning, CB, 5-11, 185, SR, 3V, Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Rancho Cucamonga)
Manning, a team captain, is completing his fourth season at Portland State. He has played in 40 games - the most of any defensive player on the team - and started 21. This season, Manning has 18 tackles, two interceptions and a sack. For his career, he has made 135 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, three interceptions, two sacks and 13 pass breakups.
 
33, Darian Green, RB, 5-9, 190, SR, TR, Lafayette, IN (Jefferson/Ball State)
A graduate transfer from Ball State, Green has had an impact in the Viking backfield this season. He ranks second on the team in rushing with 86 carries for 391 yards and two touchdowns. Green also has nine receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown, and six kickoff returns for a 20-yard average.
 
36, Sam Bodine, LB, 6-2, 240, SR, 2V, Canby, OR (Canby)
Bodine has made 22 career starts at Portland State and, along with Kasun Jackett, leads the team in tackles this season. He has 58 tackles, six tackles for loss and an interception. In his career, Bodine has 158 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and eight pass breakups.
 
46, Kasun Jackett, LB, 6-2, 225, SR, 1V, Eastvale, CA (Norco/Chaffey College)
Jackett has been a two-season starter for the Vikings at middle linebacker. He led the team in tackles last season (91) and leads again this season (59) along with Sam Bodine. Jackett also has nine tackles for loss, two sacks and three pass breakups in 20 career games.
 
58, Dallas House, DT, 6-2, 270, SR, 2V, Temecula, CA (Linfield Christian)
House has played in 32 career games for the Vikings and been an occasional starter the past two seasons. This year he has 12 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries. House has 56 career tackles and nine tackles for loss.
 
70, Josh Brown, OL, 6-5, 300, SR, 3V, Portland, OR (Sunset)
Brown took over at left tackle last season and has started 15 straight games at that key position. For his career, Brown has played in 44 games, more than any other current Viking.
 
73, Peter Fisherkeller, OL, 6-5, 275, SR, 3V, Bothell, WA (Bothell)
A special teams player and backup lineman his first three seasons, Fisherkeller has stepped into a starting role as a senior. He has nine starts and has played in 30 career games.
 
86, Cole Ford, TE, 6-4, 245, SR, 2V, Bothell, WA (Bothell/UTEP)
Ford has played three seasons at Portland State, competing in 20 games. He has served mainly as a blocking tight end and has one career reception.
 
93, Kyle Craig, P, 6-0, 200, SR, JC, San Francisco, CA (Riordan/Los Medanos JC)
Craig joined the team this past season and has served as a backup punter on special teams.
 
96, Larry Ross, DE, 6-3, 240, SR, 2V, Brentwood, CA (De La Salle)
Ross is having his best season as a Viking as a starting defensive end. He has 30 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and a team-leading 5.5 sacks this season. Ross has played 21 career games and been a starter for two seasons now. He has 43 career tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and a fumble recovery.
 
QUICK SNAPS
 
WINS, LOSSES, AND THE BIG SKY
• Portland State is 4-6, 2-2 at home, 2-4 on the road. The Vikings are 1-0 at Providence Park, 1-2 at Hillsboro Stadium.
• 2018 is Portland State's 26th season at the NCAA I FCS level (1978-80 (1-AA), 1996-2018). PSU is 130-158 in all games at the FCS/1-AA level.
• Now in its 23rd season since moving back to FCS and the Big Sky Conference (1996-2017), PSU is 111-145, 71-51 in home games, 40-94 on the road.
• As a member of the Big Sky Conference (1996-2017) PSU is 73-104 all-time in league games, 43-46 at home, 30-59 on the road.
• The Vikings have nine winning records in 23 years as a member of the Big Sky Conference.
• Bruce Barnum (2015-16, 11-20 Big Sky, 16-28 overall) is the Vikings fourth Head Coach in the Big Sky Conference era. Previous coaches were: Tim Walsh (1993-2006, 42-41/90-68 all-time); Jerry Glanville (2007-09, 7-17/9-24); and Nigel Burton (2010-15, 13-27/21-36).
• The Vikings have never won a Big Sky title, but have tied for second five times (four times under Walsh and in 2015 under Barnum). PSU has made two NCAA FCS playoff appearances (2000, 2015).
• PSU's best record ever at the FCS level was 9-3 in 2015 (4-2 at home, 5-1 on the road).
 
DIFFERENT KIND OF GAME, SIMILAR STORY: After playing an explosive offensive battle against Idaho State on Nov. 3 (48-45), the Vikings hooked up in a down-and-dirty defensive struggle with North Dakota last Saturday (17-10). Unfortunately, the result was the same - a close loss in which the Vikings were scrambling to come up with a tying score in the closing moments.
      Portland State's defense continues to show well, holding the Fighting Hawks to 222 yards of total offense - the fewest they have allowed in 39 games and the fourth opponent under 300 yards this season. The Viking offense produced 300 yards, but had three second-half turnovers, including two in the fourth quarter while they were driving in North Dakota territory. One of the turnovers was a pick-six by UND's Lenny Nelson.
 
QUARTERBACK CAROUSEL: SO QBs Davis Alexander and Jalani Eason again split duty at North Dakota as they have every game this season. Alexander has started nine games and Eason once.
• The QB combo has been very effective, combining to pass for 12 touchdowns and only four interceptions in 10 games (ranking 11th in the nation for fewest interceptions). In all, PSU has passed for 2,001 yards (200.1 per game) and averages 15.6 yards per completion (ninth-best in the nation).
• The tandem has also rushed for 750 yards on 157 carries with 14 touchdowns. Not counting sack yardage, they have 875 positive yards (87.5 yards per game).
• Alexander has completed 105-204 passes for 1,594 yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions. He also has a team-high 395 rushing yards and 11 rushing TDs - the most by a Viking since 2013 - and has one reception for 17 yards.
• In 12 career starts, Alexander is 187-348 (.537) for 2,759 yards (229.9 per game), 14 touchdowns and six interceptions... he passed for 409 yards at Cal Poly last season in his starting debut.
• This season, Eason has completed 21-40 passes for 343 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. He has also rushed for 355 yards and three touchdowns... in a win over Sacramento State, Eason had touchdown runs of 82 and 47 yards, finishing with a career-high 165 yards.
 
THE NUMBERS WERE UP: Portland State put up 597 yards of offense and 45 points against Idaho State. Those were season highs against a Division I opponent. Including a win over Sacramento State the previous week, the Vikings had 1,143 total yards (571.5) and averaged 43.0 points in the two games... however, they managed only 300 yards and 10 points at North Dakota.
 
EVEN-STEVEN... ALMOST: Viking Head Coach Bruce Barnum always expresses the desire to have a balanced offense between the run and the pass. Well, after 10 games he has it... almost. The Vikings have totaled 2,025 rushing yards (202.5) and 2,001 passing yards (200.1) this season.
 
A BIG CHANGE ON DEFENSE: Defensive Coordinator Payam Saadat's flex defense has been making a big impact on the Viking team as the season has progressed. Portland State needed big improvement on that side of the ball when Head Coach Bruce Barnum brought Saadat in during the off-season. And improvement has come as a young group is maturing. Last Saturday's performance at North Dakota was one of the best. PSU allowed only 222 yards, 10 points (seven points came on a defensive touchdown by UND) and had four quarterback sacks.
• In five of PSU's seven Big Sky contests it has allowed 20, 20, 14, 14 and 17 points - an average of just 17 points per game - and forced 12 turnovers... the other two were losses to Montana State (43 points) and Idaho State (45 points).
• In seven Big Sky Conference games, the Vikings are allowing 25.1 points (3rd in the Big Sky) and 365.6 yards (3rd in the Big Sky) per game. The Vikings are also second in sacks (18) and fourth in turnover margin (+0.43 per game)... the Vikings are allowing 22.5 fewer points per game and 157 fewer yards per game in Big Sky games than they were last year.
 
Defensive Production Yards Allowed Pts Allowed TOs Forced      TO Margin    TFLs   Sacks
2017 Big Sky Games (8)      522.8                 47.6           10                         -6             32         5
2018 Big Sky Games (7)      365.5                 25.1           12                         +3            38        18   
 
• PSU allowed 289 yards to Idaho (fewer than 100 after halftime) and 13 points on defense (the other seven came on a blocked punt return). The Vikings made eight tackles for loss, three sacks and had an interception.
• The Vikings gave up 289 to Montana (-5 in the first quarter as they jumped to a 10-0 lead) and 20 points as well. PSU has six tackles for loss, three sacks, five pass breakups and four big fumble recoveries, leading to 19 points. The defense also recorded six three-and-outs... moreover, Montana QB Dalton Sneed went into the game averaging 334 yards of total offense per game to lead the Big Sky. The Vikings held him to 159 yards.
• PSU had three more turnovers forced, 11 tackles for loss and six sacks against Northern Colorado, allowing 367 total yards. Of UNC's 10 possessions, there were three turnovers, three three-and-outs, and two fourth-down stops.
• At Sacramento State, the Viking defense forced three more turnovers and had six three-and-outs.
• In a loss at North Dakota, the defense gave up only 222 yards (58 after halftime), 10 points (the other seven came on a pick-six) and made four sacks. The 222 yards allowed were the fewest by a Viking team in 39 games and marked the fourth opponent this season to fail to get 300 yards.
 
MORE DEFENSIVE NOTES:
• Portland State's 10 interceptions this season are more than the six the Vikings had all of last season... the seven fumble recoveries are more than last year's total of six… the 21 total sacks are more than last year's 11-game total of seven.
• SR LB Kasun Jackett and SR LB Sam Bodine lead the team with 59 tackles each... Bodine had eight tackles and his first career interception at North Dakota... SR LB Houston Barnes made a career-high 16 tackles to lead the Vikings... SR DE Larry Ross had two sacks and leads the team with 5.5 sacks on the season. He ranks sixth in the Big Sky Conference.
• SR LB Kasun Jackett (150) and SR LB Sam Bodine (158) are Portland State's active career leaders in tackles, followed closely by SR CB Artuz Manning (135). Bodine and Manning are tied for the most career tackles for loss (11.0). Manning has the most pass breakups (13) and interceptions (3) in his career.
 
THE COMMITTEE: Portland State's "by committee" running game continues to share the wealth.
• Six players have seen plenty of action toting the pigskin this season and are over 200 rushing yards. Four are over 300 yards. All six have scored at least two touchdowns. They include SO QB Davis Alexander (102-395-11), SR RB Darian Green (86-391-2), SO QB Jalani Eason (57-355-3), JR RB Carlos Martin (68-319-2), JR RB Sirgeo Hoffman (80-299-2) and SO RB Antwone Williams (35-215-2).
• JR QB Davis Alexander rushed 21 times for 70 yards and a touchdown at North Dakota. He had 122 positive rushing yards, but was saddled with over 40 negative yards due to sacks.
• The Vikings had 46 rushes for 341 yards and four touchdowns against Sacramento State... they had 49 carries for 316 yards and four touchdowns against Idaho State.
• The Vikings rushed for 203 yards against Montana State after putting up 350 against College of Idaho. They had a hard-earned 179 yards in a win at Montana, followed by 192 and five TDs in a win against Northern Colorado.
 
FRESHMAN FOOTWORK: FR K Cody Williams went 3-3 on field goals at Montana including a 52-yarder with four seconds left to win the game, 22-20... Williams is one of four kickers in the Big Sky Conference to be perfect on extra points (34-34) and he has made the most without a miss.
• Williams is now 11-14 on field goals with misses from 49, 42 and 48 yards... the 11 field goals are the most by a Viking since 2015 (Jonathan Gonzales, 13).
• For his performance at Montana, Williams was named the STATS FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week and the Big Sky Conference Special Teams Player of the Week
• Williams was 3-3 on field goals against Montana State. He was the first Viking kicker to make three in one game since Jonathan Gonzales did so in 2016 (17 games ago). His three field goals also matched PSU's season total from last year.
• Williams' 52-yard field goal was the longest by a Viking since Jonathan Gonzales made a 53-yarder in 2014. It was the 14th 50+ yard field goal in Portland State school history and ranks in a tie for sixth longest made. The record is 55 yards by Pat Moore in 1975.
 
TRYING TO GET ON THE GOOD FOOT: After a hot start to the 2018 season Viking star Charlie Taumoepeau suffered an ankle injury and was shelved for two weeks. He has been back three weeks and is still trying to get his feet under him. In the past three games, he has five catches for 82 yards.
• The JR TE was a Preseason All-American and All-Big Sky Conference selection and came out of the gates red-hot this season. He posted a pair of 100-yard games against Oregon and Nevada, scoring four touchdowns, two of which were 70+ yards. He saw limited time against College of Idaho, but still racked up a 71-yard TD catch. It marked the third straight game he caught a 70+yard TD.
• Touchdown Charlie has five scores. He has caught 20 passes for 502 yards. The 25.1 yards per catch average ranks second in the nation. Taumoepeau has five catches of more than 40 yards, and remarkably, one of minus-3 yards.
• Taumoepeau scored on a 48-yard touchdown reception in the Vikings' first series at Nevada, then had a 75-yard TD scamper in the second quarter (3-130-2 total). Each time he broke at least two tackles then outraced the Wolfpack to the endzone.
• Charlie had a 71-yard TD, a 47-yard reception and a four-yard TD among five catches at Oregon (5-125-2).
• In his 30-game career, Taumoepeau has 73 receptions for 1,324 yards and nine touchdowns.
• He has three career 100-yard games: Career highs of nine receptions for 145 yards and a TD in last year's season finale at Eastern Washington; 3-130-2 to open the season at Nevada, then 5-125-2 against the Ducks. That means 21 receptions, 521 yards and six TDs in his last five games with a 24.8 average per catch.
• Named second team All-Big Sky Conference last season with 45 receptions for 673 yards and 3 TDs. It was the most receptions by a Viking tight end since PSU Hall of Famer Barry Naone had 48 in 1988.
• Named to the STATS Preseason 1st team All-America list, as well as preseason All-Big Sky Conference. Taumoepeau was a second-team All-Big Sky Conference performer last season. Phil Steele and College Sports Madness each named Taumoepeau second team All-American and second team All-Big Sky behind Wes Preece of UC Davis on both teams.
 
YOUNG PUPS CHASING THAT FRISBEE: Portland State has a youthful wide receiving corps. Through 10 games, they have emerged.
• FR Mataio Talalemotu (22-395-2), SO Emmanuel Daigbe (19-313-2) and FR Beau Kelly (10-150-0) have all been starters. SO Easton Trakel, the only returning wide receiver, was slated to start in the slot but injury has limited him to three games. Making the start at North Dakota, he made four catches and now has six for 68 yards on the season.
• Against College of Idaho, FR Davis Koetter (2-105-1) had a 100-yard game. He has four grabs for 121 yards this season.
• Talalemotu had his first 100-yard game with three catches for 143 yards and an 81-yard touchdown at Sacramento State.
• JR TRs Jacob Bystry and Isaiah Woods are the only other WRs with receptions (four combined).
• All but Trakel are playing their first season at Portland State.
 
TURNOVER TURNAROUND: Portland State had a big deficiency in turnover margin last season, committing 21 turnovers while making only 12 takeaways. This season the Vikings have a +6 turnover margin (17/11). After averaging 1.9 turnovers per game last year, they are averaging 1.1 this season.
• The Vikings have forced more turnovers than they have committed five times (4-1). Turnovers have been tied twice (0-2). The Vikings have committed more turnovers than their opponent three times (0-3).
• PSU has 75 points off turnovers while opponents have scored 26.
• 12 different players have takeaways for the Vikings.
 
BRIGHT SPOTS ON SPECIAL TEAMS:
• FR K Cody Williams is 11-14 on field goals and 34-34 on extra points. The Viking team was 3-9 on field goals and 25-29 on PATs last year.
• Opponents average 16.6 yards per kick return (after averaging 20.8 last season), which is 10th in the nation.
• SO P Ben Niesner has averaged 38.9 yards per punt with a career-long of 56 and has twice backed his opponents up to the one-yard line.
• JR LS Riley Shackelford had been spotless on all his snaps this season. But a knee injury at Idaho ended his year. SO TE/LS Daniel Giannosa stepped into the role at Montana and was solid on every snap including the game-winning field goal by FR K Cody Williams.
• JR WR Jacob Bystry blocked a second-quarter punt by Sacramento State marking the fifth blocked kick by a Viking this season (sixth in the nation). Last year the Vikings blocked two kicks... SR LB Houston Barnes blocked a punt at Montana leading to an eventual field goal for the Vikings... JR DT Anthony Del Toro blocked an extra point and JR DT Kenton Bartlett blocked a field goal attempt at Nevada, while FR DE Jake Porter got a blocked extra point at Oregon.