PODCAST: Battle of the Basins Could Be New, Hot Rivalry

LARAMIE -- Is North Dakota State really that good or is this fast start to the 2026 campaign -- its first in the FBS -- simply a product of a cake-walk schedule?

Why not both?

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The Bison, led by former Wyoming offensive coordinator Tim Polasek, have taken care of business early on, doing exactly what they are supposed to do: handily beat teams they should handily beat.

The Cowboys should take notes.

While no one is impressed with their resume, that unit from Fargo has impressed all the way, featuring a balanced offensive attack and an opportunistic defense. The latter group already has three touchdowns. The other -- 17.

Cody Tucker and Jared Newland break down the first-ever "Battle of the Basins" and what it will take for the visitors -- currently an 18.5-point underdog -- to pull off the stunner inside a sold-out Fargodome.

We also take a look back at the week that was.

Did Wyoming reclaim its identity in that convincing 27-10 victory over high-flying Hawaii. The stats, especially on the ground, bear that out. The young, inexperienced front five is growing up before our very eyes. Just ask the Rainbow Warriors.

This edition of the Roaring Repeater Podcast, as always, is fueled by Laramie Range Ford. You can check it out right HERE.

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