It was the best of times, it was the worst of times! Okay, maybe it wasn't quite that dramatic as North Dakota State exploded for several offensive records en route to a 72-7 thrashing of Mississippi Valley State in the season opener at the Fargodome. Swany and Joe recap the Week 1 action, which was headlined by the punishing Bison ground attack, an efficient big-play passing game, smothering defense, and, unfortunately, more season-ending injuries for NDSU. The guys are joined by regular guest and great FCS mind, Sam Herder, the content strategist for Spotlight Media and Hero Sports columnist. The trifecta previews this week’s Top 10 showdown against perennial FCS contender Eastern Washington and discuss the year’s inaugural edition of Herder’s Power 8 FCS rankings, which features a bevy of Missouri Valley Football Conference teams. It’s all here, this week, on the Bison Illustrated Podcast.