I think the key here is getting some momentum early in the year before we get to that tough stretch against AF, ND, SDSU and FSU. There's a realistic chance to start the season 6-0, or at least 4-2 if we lose a couple of those toss up games.
That was brutal last year losing the opener to EWU, then have a gauntlet of ASU, Iowa State and Fresno St, after that. Plus, the QB injuries really made it tough at the beginning of last year.
This year should be the opposite. Get some wins early, then hope we can steal one or two in the heart of the schedule, before ending with Hawaii and UNR, which should be games we have a good chance of winning.