2026 Preseason Thread Herder makes good points about the Ags. A lot depends on the defensive play, and whether the new QB "hits."
In my mind this team has the potential to go 11-1 (Montana @ home is important). IMO things are dependent on defense ppg (I group Special Teams in with D) and QB play/leadership.
I'm noticing Davis will be ranked below Montana no matter what, until we get over the "hump" (the quarterfinal hump, consistently top-tier / blue chip program status, whatever you want to call it).
Have to remember, we are new on the scene as far as perennial top-10 programs. Gotta earn it.