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They beat Wyoming 48-7 last night. They’ll likely finish middle of the pack in the Big12
Looked like the Cowboys had a complete melt down watching the game. Totally unprepared, no emotions, and looked like a complete lack of motivation. They had three turnovers that were ran back for TD's We really don't know how good ASU is. EKU would have beaten the Cowboys last night. I think MSU will have more over all talent but that doesn't always mean anything. ASU will face a better team than they did last night.
Close line makes sense. If we play a clean game offensively I think we win. Worst case scenario is we turn it over, get behind, and can’t get stops to catch up with them. I think a strong start is key.
I'm expecting a shootout. I'm not too convinced we can run on them and I think they will move the ball on us pretty easily
It seems that way. But ASU not likely to get 3 defensive TDs this week. And Shapen not likely to be throwing to undefended receivers all night long either. Vegas usually fairly close with their lines.
Yeah, I don’t know anything about the ASU secondary, but Shapen had giant windows to throw it to last night. Receivers slowed down a bit to catch it last night, which is fine with that much separation but doubt we see the same thing next weekend
I didn't see the game, but this box score worries me. They clearly just beat the **** out of a team that was decent last year. Went to a minor bowl even. ASU was favored by a TD and won by 41...
True. Really not much idea what either of these teams have offensively or defensively. New coaches and 120 combined new players. Both looked good last night, but the opponents were both awful.
If we want 6 wins, Saturday night is a must win in my opinion.
This will be a GREAT W if we get it.
This will be a GREAT W if we get it.
Wyoming has a new head coach, new QB and was missing their best player at HB.
The offensive line they ran out there can be compared to a G5 team.
This is no where near the Wyoming team they had last season. Don’t get wrapped up on n the score.
The offensive line they ran out there can be compared to a G5 team.
This is no where near the Wyoming team they had last season. Don’t get wrapped up on n the score.
Arizona State does not have an SEC O line and D line. Arkansas and Florida have SEC line play. Thats where the game is going to be determined.
How do you figure No?
Seems pretty obvious to me, unless we are a shitshow, that Florida and Arky won't be favored by as much or at all.
Well… they are a G5 team.
Florida will likely be 1-2 and Billy will be a dead man walking by the time we play them. I think the same for Pittman in late October.
If Florida played this week on the road at Az State they would likely be less than a TD favorite. It may not 100% equal, but it’s “close to” a similar challenge as I stated initially.
Let’s put it this way, if ASU can run the ball really well against our D line, Florida and Arkansas will run it down our throats.
There are a lot of opinions in this thread that make sense to me and in other years, I might agree.
This year, I’m finding it much more difficult to trust instincts from past seasons — not just MSU, but all teams.
Just looking forward to seeing how the season will unfold - predictions be damned
This year, I’m finding it much more difficult to trust instincts from past seasons — not just MSU, but all teams.
Just looking forward to seeing how the season will unfold - predictions be damned
This doesn't mean much right now, but I'd trust it more than us guessing...
Yeah but none of that matters if Shapen is throwing 50 yard TD bombs and you’re crying in the bathroom about it.
This piece of journalism was the most important thing that came out of Wyoming's bowl game last year:
The team looked good against a mediocre team. I've been to Tech and 10 seasons, and I watched last year's dismal coaching, to remain cautiously optimistic about a potential 6-win season. With decent O and D-Line play we have a chance next week. But we might also be overmatched because Ariz. State looked pretty good, is at home and we just transitioned to Lebby ball with a bunch of new starters. Still, one game in and I like Lebby. Not bad.
You spent the last 8 months taking veiled shots at Lebby and the football program every chance you had, so I’m prepared to give you **** when Lebby inevitably has some success
Hey dummy, I’ve never said anything negative about Lebby in my life not here or anywhere. Lol
Well sir this is America in the 2020's.
What you actually say or do has no bearing on anything.
Agreed. I watched the YouTube highlights and Wyoming looked like they couldn’t get a first down against air. ASU’s line looked pretty good on both sides though, so we may need to outcoach them. I say if our o-line can block, we will outscore them.
Wyoming just looked off last night. I don't know what to categorize it as, but they did not look good as a team. Arizona State perfor what did we do last night? They beat the team they should've beaten. I have no idea how we will play on the road, but I hope our skill positions are better than theirs. I don't know about our offensive and defensive line. They looked pretty solid on the line on both sides
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