re: Improved / stayed the same / regressed as season went on?

Regressed. The season started with a young struggling team that fought to the end to beat Wisconsin. Cupcakes let the offense roll and everyone thought we were evolving into a special team. Defense came together and things were looking up. Even got back up after MS and AU beat the brakes off. Ole Miss win - rolling now, but with QB concerns. Bama loss - deflated the team and set up for Arky shutout. Out of the rankings, the joke of the SEC, and still no QB production or adjustment.

Total chaos in the fanbase, no answers from the coaches, and a not so bright horizon.

Yes I would call that regression at its finest.