It’s a big deal because it makes more people aware of what you already acknowledge, which is there is an overlap between bad FBS teams and good FCS teams. If we lose games like this it cements the image of UCD as minor league. Also remember that NDSU started by beating teams like Ball State

This is a big win. Its good to win in California. Before this game we heard they were going to dominate.
Now we've changed some opinions about us and FCS.
Some recruits, the smart ones, will choose between us and San Jose, and they'll make a better choice.

Probably some more, like offensive linemen

Good win against a bad FBS team. Probably the equivalent of most Big Sky teams.

Have to credit our defense with at least getting some stops. Made them punt 6 times, had a 2 picks and a fumble recovery
We to make the field goals and the offense should convert more third and fourth downs.

This is great just running Gilliam like he was Tony Dorsett

Once again the announcers can't tell us what happened

I don't foresee a long reign for their coach

No, they werent happy with him for some reason,

He's last years starter

And we haven't seen Tehran or Logan Montgomery.

Boy it would be great to learn something from the announcers

We haven't done great on third down

1st Down Total Yards 325
Thats unreal.Even first down rushes we average 7.8 yards

A bevy of receivers, that they can't cope with. I'd love to hear their coaches conversation

Defense holding up their end.
San Jose has not had an unassisted by penalty drive of any distance.

New guys Crawford and Gilliam are big additions

Prediction:
Maier throws for 300+yards with a big gain by a receiver not named Doss
Aggies rush for 150+ yards using several backs
We score 30+ points,
We get a turnover or two maybe a fourth down stop
We eek out a win

[ I think the Spartans will be a challenge for us but they don’t give the impression of having their act together. Question is, are we a legit FCS playoff contender? If we are we should beat a bottom dwelling FBS team. My expectation is that San Jose is moderately improved from last year but that’s based on new recruits,new coordinators. Are they ready to go game 1? If we are ever likely to beat an FBS team, isn’t this the time?
But I thought we would beat Sac last year, so what do I know

Reading the San Jose stories in the Mercury news or mountain west coverage they expect to dominate because FBS vs FCS
They think their defensive line, which was the weakest part of their defense last year, to be better because they say it will. Early in camp the idea was that their seniors would provide senior leadership, but help was coming from recruits.. Now suddenly those seniors are the strength of their defense.

They think they'll win because their schedule gets tougher so they have to not only win but dominate.
A lot of wishful thinking. I hope their players have that same mindset, thinking they will dominate us, because when they don't they'll feel the pressure,

The concern about our offensive line experience may be well placed.
From our depth chart, which I think isn't too reliable, at left offensive tackle we have a red shirt freshman, and the Sac CC transfer from last year who played defense at sac city college, and was recruited as an offensive lineman here. He added 50 lbs according to roster. So two guys who've never played.

In regard to offensive line weight, a comparison from our game notes, our smallest guy is listed twice:
UCD Offensive line
LT 290 285
LG 305 296
C 277 290
RG 277 300
RT 300 298

San Jose Offensive line
LT 307 287
LG 308 284
C 284 285
RG 303 280
RT 289 275

If we lose it will be due to better players not bigger players