short answer is yes. No way Taylor loses his job after just 2 years. He inherited a very depleted program.

only a couple of seniors starting - lost a bunch in the portal during transition from Shaw to Taylor. Also, they really need a QB who can make better decisions and pass better. Daniels threw a couple picks including a late one that was just up for grabs. But yes a very young team. Taylor is a very good coach and I think he will drive a gradual improvement in Stanford’s program.

Fisher will be sprinkled in for Lan for brief respites, and likely if up multiple scores late will get more action. However, I don’t necessarily think it will be easy to get up to a very comfortable margin, especially if it is Illinois State. But Fisher will definitely get touches and is the definite #2 back at this point.

In my opinion, and having watched a little of both, Illinois State will be the favorite, even as the visiting team. They have always been a solid team and play in a much tougher league than SEMO.

I have a friend in our church choir who is an Illinois State grad and we talk FCS (Valley and Big Sky) football.

@DrMike said Mercer was to be the opening game next year in Mobile, AL. (“Neutral” field)

Wyoming is 2-8. Maybe this is their game to prove something like Sac

From what I understand about the seedings, They count the number of wins over ranked teams at the time of the contest (not end of season). Early in the season, the rankings don’t mean much, but that’s what I understand. So the Ags have 2.

SUU has never been ranked and I don’t see how they will make the playoffs. Abilene Christian gets the auto bid and Tarleton will be the other team from the UAC. SUU has only 7 wins.

I have no idea but I can guarantee you it wasn’t what was offered by the SEC school. Maybe a pickup truck from the local Ford dealer (just kidding)

I heard on radio that Lan was offered 400,00 to go to an (unnamed) SEC team.

Sac State played with more juice and emotion. It was just the mature steady play of most of the seniors that got the Ags the win. Sac Statextired on the fourth quarter and Ags O-line finally started opening some holes and all Lan needs is a little hole.

I think maybe the big win at Wa-Griz took some of the energy out of the team? Got a lot of press on that and these are still young guys even if seniors.

Someone needs to have a talk with Simpson. He plays aggressively which is good before the whistle. I have seen him clock defenders after the play before. Got to keep that in check. No trash talking either. That should not be in the culture.

Defensive backfield needs some assessment. I will say that Conklin played out of his mind. The best QB performance against the Ags this year.

Lan does it all. Good on side kick.

blitz. Got exposed.

Way too easy. Have to get on side kick.

Need to close the deal.

Kick through end zone or worm burner

LAN. !!!!!!!!

I would be upset if I were sac state. Only thing would be right toe touched a blade of turf.

Defense needs to keep up the heat.

Well I’ll take it but woah.