...difficult game left on the schedule, especially if Scam Rising is back.
Also, UCF's offense is based around the run and our front 7 are pretty stout vs the run which could really help in that game.
Retzlaff needs to be more consistent... yes, flashes of greatness, but still a lot of mistakes.
We will live an die these next 4 games based on how healthy and well our defense plays.
I do feel optimistic that the offense will be more effective with LJ, Ropati and Moa back, however, with Pay out and our O Line dinged up a bit, running challenges may still exist if the line struggles to open holes. And even when healthy, their run blocking still trails their pass blocking.
They really do seem to have a team unity that hasnt been this strong in a few seasons (prob because of 50+ players on the roster turning over last year and needed to build friendships/camaraderie.)
It's been a fun first 5 games, but we were also 5-2 last season at one point. Realistically, we could lose the next 4 games, but I do feel Kansas at LES, ASU (might be tough in Tempe) and Houston to close out the season are all games we should win, so even if we go 0-4 vs AZ, OSU, UCF and Utah, we could still end up 8-4 with a potential bowl win so 9-4 would be awesome.