This is probably why I prefer UC Davis to move to FBS as quickly as possible, because in the long run, sufficiently enough teams will move from FCS to FBS that the FCS will be increasingly less desirable.

According to Massey, the 2018 team is indeed better than the 2021 team so far:
https://masseyratings.com/top?lg=cf&t=8200

However, the 1929 team was even better for beating BYU 19-0 but losing at Oregon State 0-19. :smile:

Therefore, that means we should win big against Northern Arizona in two weeks.

According to Massey:
https://masseyratings.com/cf/fcs/ratings

UC Davis drops three spots to #15 and Sacramento State goes up two spots to #16.

I like Sacramento State's chances slightly more than Montana State's chances based on the remaining games.

Sacramento State: Northern Colorado, Cal Poly, Portland State, UC Davis

Montana State: Idaho and away at Eastern Washington and Montana

The 67th Causeway Classic may have special importance.

"I saw Lamson on the sidelines, it didn’t look like we’ll be seeing him back in two weeks."

I'm not too familiar with traveling teams, but my impression is that you'll only bring the players who can play when needed due to limited space. If so, wouldn't bringing Lamson be a good sign?

By looking at their schedule, Sacramento State has a decent chance of being Big Sky champs.

So how much is it a money loser if we move up to FBS? I thought I read somewhere that Cal is currently hemorrhaging money in their sports programs.

Calling this a poll based on one person's opinion is a bit weird.

How are preseason rankings calculated if no games are played yet? I presume it would be identical to the end of last year's rankings.

As a point of reference for the other teams we have beaten:

#103 Dixie State
#110 University of San Diego

If one combines FCS with FBS:
#80 Eastern Washington
#89 Tulsa
#103 Montana State

Don't look now but the #12 UC Davis Aggies' last three opponents are in Massey's top 25:

https://masseyratings.com/cf2021/fcs/ratings

#25 Northern Arizona
#3 Eastern Washington
#18 Sacramento State

I like how we're over capacity - unless if it's a fire hazard.

There's a kicking ball that's different from a typical football?

I didn't see Gilliam in the opening drive. Did anyone see him?

Their special teams returner is supposed to be great. Fortunately, our punter will help us out on this.

Judging by which players are in the highlights, this is a freakin' young team. I presume we'll naturally get better over the years just by experience alone.