2024 Week 12: #2 Montana State (10-0) @ #4 UC Davis (9-1) I noted that there was only 1 completion, and I believe only 1 target to an Aggie tight end. I suspect that may be due to strategy for run blocking and added pass protection.
I think a somewhat missed weapon is Josh Gale. Connecting with him over the linebackers has, in multiple times resulted in big gains and house calls over the years. He generally outruns defensive backs. The tight end group is deep, and between that and a lot of 12 personnel, I think there has been limited opportunities for him to make big plays. The Ags have a lot of receiving options so many ways to go.
I do think Chaz Davis really stepped up and was more aggressive in using his big body to block out defenders. My wife was amused when he was looking back to ward off defenders on that big run, and she also noticed his “splay-footed” running. Against EWU she had noted how Larison ran as track coaches would teach. I would assume running backs and receivers would all receive coaching on how to improve their running speed?