So, here's the schedule, and I don't feel very good about our chances. 2 - 10? Starting the season 0 - 5.
Aug. 31 at Washington State LOSS
Sept. 7 at Weber State* probable LOSS
Sept. 14 South Dakota probable LOSS
Sept. 21 at Boise State LOSS
Sept. 28 at Chattanooga LOSS
Oct. 5 UC Davis* toss up
Oct. 12 at Idaho State* WIN
Oct. 19 Montana State* LOSS
Oct. 26 bye
Nov. 2 at Sacramento State* probable LOSS
Nov. 9 Idaho* LOSS
Nov. 16 at Montana* LOSS
Nov. 23 Northern Colorado* WIN
So here is my opinion on our chances in these games that are lined up this year. 1 is a definite loss to 10 is a definite win. 6-8 ranked teams depending on which poll you are looking at. 2 FBS schools. This should be fun.
at Washington State (3)---First game off the bat with a team that has a sour taste in their mouth after being left behind in the shuffle of the Pac-12 last year. We have escaped Pullman with a win before. One this season would create some momentum.
at Weber State (4.5)---Early conference matchup with two teams on the fringe of contending. Hard to say this is a must win this early, but whoever loses will have a tough rest of the season.
South Dakota (4)---Home opener and it is definitely not against a lower team. South Dakota is a solid top 5 team going into the season. This will be a tough game for us.
at Boise State (2)---We have played the Broncos tough before in Boise but this may be our toughest game in a very tough schedule. To get a win here would be pretty shocking.
at Chattanooga (3.5)---A tough game in a tough place to play. Chattanooga is near the point where Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee meet, and all three of those states love their football. A win would be surprising.
UC Davis (4.5)---Conference home opener and against one of the contenders in the conference. We will need to play well to keep it close and give us a chance.
at Idaho State (6)---Finally, this should be the first game we are favored in, even though it is on the road. But still, crazy things happen in that Pocatello barn. We will need to be ready.
Montana State (3.5)---Bobcats have not only conference champion aspirations, but national champion as well. Good team, good core, great coaching. This game will be tough.
at Sacramento State (4)---Two weeks to prepare for a Hornet team that may be down a bit this year. Still, that doesn't mean this will be a cakewalk. We will have to play well to have a chance.
Idaho (4.5)---At this point in the season, the morale of the team may make the difference between winning and losing. If we are feeling good of our performance so far, we could get this game. If not, oh boy.
at Montana (2.5)---This game does not look good, even if we are playing well. The Grizzlies will be tough this year and by this time, they will have had time to work out the chinks in their armor. Not to say that their place is also tough to play in.
Northern Colorado (5.5)---This is a game we should win handily, but what effect will the season take on us. If we are eager to get the year done, we could lose this gimme game.