I didn’t know where the ceiling was, but I had a gut feeling there was at least a small chance for a big year.
Good transfers coming in, a rebuilt offensive line, solid offensive weapons and a young defense with a great sprinkle of veteran leaders. But all that came away was a five-win season.
The first four games of the year showed some promise.
After the “shocking” Penn State loss, the Vandals got the win against Central Washington, came just a dropped pass and offensive pass interference call from beating Wyoming, and pulled off what looked to be the game of the year, upsetting Eastern Washington at home in convincing fashion.