I'm totally with you. I think the jerseys look much better with the names.

Plough talks about it 14:32 in this video

From the presser it sound like this is a pretty deliberate decision by Plough, but I agree on the name plates. I much prefer having them so I don't have to memorize the entire roster by number lol.

and a forced fumble

I know it's cliche, but all I want out of this game (outside of a win and no injuries) is a clean bill in terms of turnovers. 3 interceptions against Cal was disappointing to say the least.

GO AGS! BEAT THE LIONS!

Ags won last year 48-10. I think it will be closer this year, but still a relatively decisive win. Lets go with a 38-14 win.

Here's a TAMU-C podcast about the upcoming Davis game. Discussion about the game is not immediate; he covers other sports and a review of the SDSU game first.

Talks about Hastings and Larison being dangerous, but thinks that TAMU-C is better than last year and Davis is worse (he states based on what he watched during the Cal game; tough analysis to make IMHO). He says that he doesn't necessarily think the Lions will win, but that it should be a closer game. We will see.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2t3Hi4Q8ZjVja2by0za6dM

Texas A&M Commerce Game Notes

Commerce game notes still list Rodriguez as the starting QB after he went out with an injury against SDSU. That being said, I don't know if they really update their depth chart in the notes from week to week.

Another great episode guys! It's only a matter of time before Coach Coombs gets the call from a big name program. Dude is too smart and has put too good of a product on the field to stay here forever unfortunately.

I agree with you Brock in terms of our offensive identity or lack there of. There's a lot of questions marks there and I think we'll get more answers this weekend. For instance, tempo was a hallmark aspect of Plough's offense when he was here previously yet he specifically stated that they played slow to limit Cal's time with the ball. Are we going to hit the Lions with some high tempo on Saturday and catch them off guard?

Apparently Idaho's starting QB had to have surgery for a broken collarbone and is expected to be out "several weeks" due to reports. That could have huge implications for their season. We'll see how they do against a bottom of the barrel FBS team with a backup QB.

I think that they will be better than last season and they played a solid defensive first half, but SDSU was not predicted to be the creme de la creme of the Mountain West this season. The Aggies SHOULD win comfortably if the offense can play cleanly, but that has now been a challenge for a season plus for our guys.

Interesting that taking the name plates off of the jerseys looks like it's going to be a permanent change. I understand the 'honoring the past' take Plough has on it, but I have to be honest and say that I much prefer having the name plates present.

Game notes are already up. I don't see any real changes in the depth chart.

Game Notes

At least like a regional argument could be made, although I'd be embarrassed if the Ags scheduled them. Most FCS match ups stay fairly regional. Not sure how Maine and MSU came together.

Yeah looking at the stat lines, I'm not sure their rationale for thinking Eck should get it over Porter. Bias is a helluva drug.

The McCourty twins both made it to the NFL. The Griffin twins as well both made the NFL, but we're highly productive at UCF.

Porter Connors named Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Cal. 13 tackles, 1 sack, fumble recovery returned for a TD. GO AGS!

Man, Idaho fans are already whining that Eck's kid didn't get it in the replies.

https://x.com/BigSkyConf/status/1830637595531108729

Yes, this is an absolute 'must win' game for us if we want even a chance at making the playoffs given our schedule this year and as you stated we need to make it a rather comfortable win at that.

With the updated Massey ratings after week 1, they are giving the Aggies a 97% chance of winning this matchup, but I do think the Lions should offer more of a challenge than they did last season. That being said, we will have the home field advantage.

Week 2 games:

Saturday, September 7
Idaho (0-1) @ Wyoming (0-1)
Western Oregon (0-0) @ Idaho State (0-1)
Montana (1-0) @ North Dakota (0-1)
Cal Poly (0-1) @ Stanford (0-1)
Northern Colorado (0-1) @ Colorado State (0-1)
Drake (0-0) @ Eastern Washington (1-0)
Maine (1-0) @ Montana State (2-0)
Portland State (0-1) @ Weber State (0-1)
Northern Arizona (1-0) @ Arizona (1-0)
Sacramento State (0-1) @ Fresno State (0-1)

- After their impressive performance against Oregon, we'll see if Idaho can pull off a FBS scalp against Wyoming. Was Oregon a fluke or are the Vandals for real? I don't see any other FCS vs FBS matchups where the FCS has much of a chance this week.
- Drake? Maine? How did these games get scheduled in the Big Sky?
- Montana @ UND and Portland State @ Weber State should both be interesting games.

This could also be a better chance for Lan to get going. Commerce was bleeding rushing yards to SDSU. In terms of total offense SDSU outgained them 468-180.